Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/06/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Anand L. Rai
2025
Anand L. Rai released his latest film, "Nakhrewaalii," in 2025. The movie marks his return to the screen following a period of development on new projects and continues his exploration of unique storytelling within Indian cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | Anand L. Rai |
|---|---|
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053, Near Writers Association |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Name Not Known (A school in Delhi) |
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| College/University | Name Not Known (A college in Aurangabad, Maharashtra) |
| Educational Qualification | B. Tech in Computer Science |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
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| Wife/Spouse | Name |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Ravi Rai (TV Director) |
Career
| Debut | Direction: Strangers (2007) |
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| Known For | Indian Cinema |
| Notable Films |
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| Production Company | Colour Yellow Productions |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
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| Favourite Actress | Kangana Ranaut |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anand L. Rai’s family roots trace back to the Rai Singhanis, who moved from Sindh to Dehradun during Partition when his father was just 16 years old. | |
| 2. After completing his computer engineering degree, Anand realized he didn't enjoy working at a desk job and decided to move to Mumbai at 24 to follow in his elder brother Ravi's footsteps, who was a successful TV director. | |
| 3. Feeling creatively unfulfilled directing TV shows, Anand took a break to make his first full-length feature film, "Strangers" (2007), starring Jimmy Shergill and Kay Kay Menon, which unfortunately disappointed at the box office. | |
| 4. His next film, "Thoda Life Thoda Magic" (2008), also faced a similar fate, leading to hesitation from producers in hiring him. | |
| 5. His luck turned around with his 2011 hit movie "Tanu Weds Manu," starring Kangana Ranaut, which became a major commercial success. | |
| 6. Anand's wife has been his partner since they were both 12, having been neighbors in their youth, offering constant support through thick and thin. | |
| 7. Following the success of "Tanu Weds Manu" and "Raanjhanaa," Anand founded his production company, "Colour Yellow." | |
| 8. A potentially disastrous incident was narrowly avoided on the set of his movie "Dwarf" (2018), featuring Shah Rukh Khan, when a section of the ceiling collapsed during filming, causing injuries to two crew members but leaving SRK unharmed. |