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 |
Latest News about Abhishek Chaubey
30/03/2025
Abhishek Chaubey celebrated his 48th birthday on March 30, 2025, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The event was marked by tributes from fans and colleagues highlighting his contributions to Hindi cinema through acclaimed films like Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, Udta Punjab, and Sonchiriya. His work continues to be recognized for its strong social commentary and unique narrative style.
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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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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). |