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Vir Das Shiv Rawail and More: Directors Creating A Stir In 2026
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Vir Das Shiv Rawail and More: Directors Creating A Stir In 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a year when Bollywood’s writers’ rooms and even fashion ateliers empty out onto film sets. A striking number of this year’s directorial ventures are coming not from assistant directors climbing the traditional ladder, but from established screenwriters, a comedian-actor, a celebrated fashion designer, a veteran cinematographer, and a first-time filmmaker with no prior industry background. And out of these, some have already seen their films released, while the others are still gearing up. Here are the names that are making that leap this year.
Vir Das

The comedian-actor made his directorial debut with Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, a spy comedy produced by Aamir Khan, which released theatrically in January 2026 and began streaming on Netflix in April. He has since wrapped his second directorial venture, the found-footage horror film Baara Number.
Shaneil Deo

A veteran cinematographer known for films like Goodachari, Shaneil Deo made his directorial debut with Dacoit: A Love Story, co-written with actor Adivi Sesh. It released in Telugu and Hindi in April 2026.
Radhika Bansal
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A former corporate professional with no prior filmmaking background, Radhika has written and directed her feature debut, a family drama that is scheduled to release on one of India’s leading OTT platforms, this upcoming festive season. Akin to Hollywood’s Christmas movies, Radhika’s debut movie deviates sharply from the dark portrayal of dysfunctional families that have dominated Indian cinema of late. 

Ritesh Shah
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The writer of films like Kahaani, Pink, and Airlift is set to make his directorial debut with Ghooskhor Pandat, a crime drama produced by Neeraj Pandey, premiering on OTT.
Aakash Kaushik

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The writer of films like Housefull 4 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 & 3, Aakash Kaushik steps into direction with Udta Teer, a Dharma Productions romantic comedy scheduled for October 2026.
Sreeti Mukerji

Formerly an assistant director to Ayan Mukerji, Sreeti Mukerji is set to make her directorial debut with an Amazon Prime film produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Shiv Rawail

Son of veteran director Rahul Rawail, Shiv made his feature directorial debut with Alpha, the first female-led installment in YRF’s Spy Universe, which released theatrically in July 2026. He had previously director The Railway Men on OTT.

Vikram Phadnis
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The celebrated fashion designer made his Hindi directorial debut with Pal Bhar Ke Liye, which had its world premiere at IFFM in August 2026.

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Imran Khan Calls His Highest-paid Film Most Miserable and Says Wont Do It Again for Double Pay
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Imran Khan Calls His Highest-paid Film Most Miserable and Says Wont Do It Again for Double Pay

After staying away from the screen for nearly a decade, Imran Khan is reflecting on the experiences and lessons that shaped his time away. The actor opened up about the film that earned him his biggest paycheque but turned out to be his most difficult experience. In a candid interview, Imran spoke about money, setting boundaries and learning to walk away from projects that no longer align with him, regardless of how much they offer.

 

During a recent conversation, Imran Khan reflected on the film that earned him his highest-ever pay cheque but turned out to be his most miserable experience. He said, “The film I made that specifically gave me my highest pay cheque in my life, was also the most miserable film I made.. the process of making it. That taught me the lesson of how much is that money worth and how much is your time and peace of mind worth. What’s your trade-off point? What’s the point where where you say, ‘Keep the money’”

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 The experience seems to have changed the way Imran approaches work, the actor now sets firm boundaries regardless of the money he is getting. He explained, “When someone says, ‘Take this money and do this’, I say no, I won’t do that for your money. You will reach a point somewhere, to the idea that there is a price, but I would like to think that we also have a like that we won’t cross for the money. Even if the price is double, or three times the money, I still won’t do that.”

Imran Khan

Imran’s take has offered fresh insight into a split that initially appeared sudden. He also admitted that his years away from the industry were less about leaving it behind and more about taking time to understand and find himself.

 
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“Stop Trolling Women”: Rahul Gandhi Wades Into Kriti Sanon-vs-Kangana Ranaut Over Rakhi Ad Dress 
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“Stop Trolling Women”: Rahul Gandhi Wades Into Kriti Sanon-vs-Kangana Ranaut Over Rakhi Ad Dress 

​Rahul Gandhi reacted amid a dispute that began as a social media argument over a brand campaign and escalated when Kangana Ranaut criticised Kriti Sanon’s attire in the advertisement. 

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