Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/03/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Abhishek Chaubey is an Indian director, screenwriter and film producer known for his works in Hindi cinema. He began his career as an associate director and co-writer to Vishal Bhardwaj on films including Makdee (2002), Omkara (2006), and Kaminey (2009). He made his directorial debut with Ishqiya in 2010 and has since established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary Indian cinema, recognized for his unique vision and compelling narratives with social commentary. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 CM |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Xavier's School, Ranchi (1993), Siva Sivani Public School, Hyderabad (1995) |
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| College/University | Hindu College, New Delhi, Xavier Institute of Communications |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in English Literature, Film & Television Production |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Caste | Malviya Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 12/02/2017 |
Family
| Father | Anand Mohan Chaubey |
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| Mother | Sheela Chaubey |
| Spouse | Chetana Kowshik |
Career
| Debut | Ishqiya (2010) |
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| Notable Works |
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Favourites
| Favourite Film | The 400 Blows |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/abhishekchaubey/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abhishek had a childhood that spanned across cities like Jamshedpur, Patna, and Ranchi. | |
| 2. He completed his 10th grade at St. Xavier’s School in Ranchi in 1993. | |
| 3. Abhishek pursued a course in Film and Television Production at the Xavier Institute of Communications in Mumbai. | |
| 4. His career began as a co-writer and assistant director to Vishal Bhardwaj in the movie Makdee in 2002. | |
| 5. Abhishek made his directorial debut in 2010 with the movie Ishqiya. | |
| 6. After two decades together, he married his college sweetheart, Chetana Kowshik. | |
| 7. He co-wrote Vishal Bhardwaj's trendsetting films Omkara (2006) and Kaminey (2009). | |
| 8. Abhishek grew up in various small cities of Jharkhand and Bihar, including Jamshedpur, Patna, and Ranchi, as his father was posted there. | |
| 9. His family is from Uttar Pradesh, and his mother's family is from Lucknow. | |
| 10. He pursued a course in Film and Television Production at the Xavier Institute of Communications in Mumbai after completing his graduation from Delhi. | |
| 11. He made his directorial debut in 2010 with the movie Ishqiya, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vidya Balan, and Arshad Warsi. | |
| 12. He produced Konkona Sen Sharma's directorial debut A Death in the Gunj in 2016. | |
| 13. His films are recognized for their compelling narratives and social commentary, addressing issues such as drug problems in Punjab (Udta Punjab) and banditry in rural India (Sonchiriya). |