Vijay Krishna Acharya

Film Director, Screenwriter, Lyricist

Indian Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Director, Screenwriter, Lyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameVijay Krishna Acharya
Nickname(s)Viktor Acharya, Victor Acharya
Zodiac sign/Sun signCapricorn
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesReading Books, Listening to Music, Photography, Travelling

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5"
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBald

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSeth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
College/UniversityKirori Mal College, Delhi University
Educational QualificationBA English (Honours)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateNot Known

Family

Wife/SpouseAnusheh Khan (Sister of Filmmaker Kabir Khan)
Children
  • Suhani
  • Saher

Career

Debut
Film (Director)Tashan (2007)
TV (Director)Channel Mast
Notable Works
ScreenwritingDhoom (2004), Dhoom 2 (2006), Dhoom 3 (2013), Guru (2007), Raavan (2010)
DirectingTashan (2007), Dhoom 3 (2013), Thugs of Hindostan (2018)
TelevisionJust Mohabbat, Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Son Pari, Life Nahin Hai Laddoo
Production HouseYash Raj Films

Favourites

Favourite Director(s)
  • Woody Allen
  • Quentin Tarantino
  • Patrice Leconte
  • Aditya Chopra
  • Mani Ratnam
Favourite Actor(s)
Favourite Actresses
Favourite Film(s)
  • Jane Bhi Do Yaaron
  • Chalti Ka Naam Gadi
Favourite TV Shows
  • Indian: Ye Jo Zindagi Hai
  • American: Singfield, Friends
  • American: Seinfeld, Friends

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Engaged in various school activities and achieved numerous awards.
2. Explored a deep interest in theatre during college.
3. Served as an assistant to renowned filmmaker Kundan Shah on 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.'
4. Collaborated with acclaimed director Mani Ratnam as a dialogue writer in films.
5. Directed successful movies such as 'Dhoom 3' and 'Thugs of Hindostan.'
6. Honored with the Indian Telly Jury Award for Best Dialogue Writer.
7. Dhoom 3 grossed 4 billion rupees worldwide in just ten days and became the highest-grossing Bollywood film in international markets at the time of its release.
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