Amar Kaushik

Director, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter

Indian Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/08/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Latest News about Amar Kaushik

15/06/2026

Amar Kaushik's upcoming film 'Mahavatar' was officially announced in June 2026, marking his next major directorial project following the success of 'Stree 2'. The film is described as a high-concept fantasy thriller, with production set to begin in late 2026.

10/02/2025

Amar Kaushik's produced film 'Sky Force' was released in early 2025, becoming a major commercial success and joining the Rs 100 crore club. The film, directed by Abhinash Singh, featured an ensemble cast and was praised for its action sequences and storytelling.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAmar Kaushik
Famous ForDirecting hit films like 'Stree' (2018), 'Bala' (2019), and 'Bhediya' (2022)

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNot Known
Educational QualificationGraduate (Mass Communication)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
AddressMumbai, Maharashtra

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

ParentsFather (Forest Ranger), Shashi (Mother, School Teacher)

Career

Debut
Film (Actor)Aamir (2008)
Film (Assistant Director)Aamir (2008)
Shortfilm (Director)Aaba (2017)
Film (Director)Stree (2018)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • In 2007, won special prize of 'The Generation Kplus International Jury' at Berlin International Film Festival for the Short Film 'Aaba (2017)'
  • In 2007, won National Film Award in the category Best Short Fiction for the Film 'Aaba (2017)'
  • In 2017, won Special Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for the Short Film 'Aaba'
  • In 2017, won Best Short Film at the New York Indian Film Festival for 'Aaba'
  • In 2019, won Best Director at the Filmfare Awards for 'Stree'
  • In 2019, won Best Debutant Director at the Filmfare Awards for 'Stree'
Filmography (Director)
  • Stree (2018)
  • Bala (2019)
  • Bhediya (2022)
  • Stree 2 (2024)
  • Mahavatar (2026)
Filmography (Producer)
  • Dry Dreams (2015)
  • Fuddu Boys (2015)
  • Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023)
  • Munjya (2024)
  • Sky Force (2025)
  • Thamma (2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Amar Kaushik is a Bollywood actor and director known for roles in movies like No One Killed Jessica (2011) and Go Goa Gone (2013).
2. He has contributed as an assistant director to filmmakers such as Onir and Rajkumar Gupta in movies like Aamir (2008) and Shab (2017).
3. The award-winning short film 'Aaba (2017)' marks his directorial debut and is inspired by a story his mother shared with him in his youth.
4. To fund his film 'Aaba', Amar Kaushik borrowed money from his friend Raj Kumar Gupta.
5. Amar has also served as an Assistant Director on the international project 'Beyond the Clouds (2017)' alongside Iranian director Majid Majidi.
6. He grew up in Medo, Arunachal Pradesh, where his father was a forest ranger and his mother was a school teacher.
7. He moved to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when he was 10 years old, and later studied mass communications in Delhi before moving to Mumbai in 2006.
8. The award-winning short film 'Aaba' marks his directorial debut and is inspired by a story his mother shared with him in his youth.
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