Director
Siddharth Anand is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for directing action thriller films such as "Bang Bang!" (2014), "War" (2019), and the upcoming film "Pathaan" (2023). "Pathaan" has achieved significant success at the box office, surpassing 1000 crores in lifetime collections and becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film domestically. It is also the highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide (excluding China) and broke the record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a Hindi film.
Siddharth Anand's next project titled "Fighter" will be his third collaboration with Hrithik Roshan. He is also set to direct "Tiger Vs. Pathaan," which is part of the YRF Spy Universe.
Apart from action thrillers, Siddharth Anand has also scripted and directed romantic comedy films such as "Salaam Namaste" (2005), "Ta Ra Rum Pum" (2007), "Bachna Ae Haseeno" (2008), and "Anjaana Anjaani" (2010).
In his early and personal life, Siddharth Anand was born on July 31, 1978. His father, Bittu Anand, is the producer of the film "Shahenshah," and his paternal grandfather is writer Inder Raj Anand. He is married to Mamta Anand née Bhatia and has a son named Ranveer. Siddharth Anand and his wife own and run a production house called Marflix Pictures.
Siddharth Anand's career started as an assistant director on films like "Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi" and "Mujhse Dosti Karoge!" He made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy "Salaam Namaste" in 2005. He has received acclaim for his work, including directing the successful films "Bachna Ae Haseeno" and "War." "War" became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2019 and the 17th highest-grossing Indian film of all time. "Pathaan" is considered Shah Rukh Khan's comeback film after a short hiatus.
Siddharth Anand has achieved several records and milestones with "Pathaan," including delivering the highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide (excluding China), the highest-grossing Hindi film domestically, and the highest single-day collection for any Indian film. He is also known for his collaborations with the songwriting duo Vishal-Shekhar.
Please note that the release dates, box office figures, and other specific details mentioned may have changed or evolved since my last update in September 2021. For the most up-to-date information, I recommend referring to reliable sources or news outlets.