Year Ender 2024: 7 Bollywood directors who left a lasting impact; Stree 2’s Amar Kaushik to Laapataa Ladies’ Kiran Rao

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As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for cinematic brilliance and decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the Bollywood directors of 2024 have truly outdone themselves. Each one has managed to captivate audiences with their unique storytelling and exceptional filmmaking skills.

2024’s New Year is just around the corner, and it’s high time we reminisce about the stellar performances in Bollywood! Numerous Hindi films hit the big screen and digital platforms this year, with various filmmakers displaying their creativity. Let’s explore some of the Bollywood directors who made an indelible mark on our hearts with their exceptional movies, including Amar Kaushik of Stree 2 fame and Kiran Rao, the genius behind Laapataa Ladies.

7 Bollywood directors who captivated audiences in 2024:

1. Sriram Raghavan – Merry Christmas

Earlier this year, the movie “Merry Christmas” premiered in cinemas. Renowned for the suspenseful elements in his films, Sriram Raghavan infused his unique style into this intriguing mystery thriller too. This was his initial project with actors Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. The story of two individuals who chance upon each other on Christmas Eve garnered numerous compliments.

2. Kiran Rao – Laapataa Ladies

In 2024, the comedy-drama “Laapataa Ladies” captured the affections of its viewers. This was Kiran Rao’s second directorial venture following “Dhobi Ghat.” The film featured Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Chhaya Kadam, and Ravi Kishan. It centers around the tale of two young brides embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Remarkably, “Laapataa Ladies” represented India in the Oscars 2025 as our official submission.

3. Vikas Bahl – Shaitaan

This year, Vikas Bahl’s movie “Shaitaan” stood out as another remarkable production. It’s a supernatural horror thriller starring Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyothika that has earned praise from both critics and viewers. The story revolves around a family in turmoil when their daughter is overtaken by dark forces.

4. Imtiaz Ali – Amar Singh Chamkila

In an impressive return, Imtiaz Ali delivered a powerful impact with his movie titled “Amar Singh Chamkila.” This biographical drama centers around the life of renowned musician Amar Singh Chamkila, brilliantly brought to life by Diljit Dosanjh. Parineeti Chopra took on the role of his singing wife, Amarjot Kaur. The Netflix production garnered widespread acclaim for its exceptional direction, captivating performances, and memorable soundtrack.

5. Aditya Sarpotdar – Munjya

2024 saw the dominance of horror-comedy films, and among the hits was Munjya, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Drawing inspiration from Indian folklore, this production is part of the Maddock Supernatural Universe. Starring Sharvari, Abhay Verma, Mona Singh, and Sathyaraj in significant roles, it provided laughter and chills in theaters, ultimately proving successful at the box office.

6. Amar Kaushik – Stree 2

Stree 2: The Conspiracy of Sarkar continues the tale from the 2018 hit movie Stree. Audiences flooded cinemas to witness director Amar Kaushik’s creation, finding plenty of laughter along the way. The film was a blockbuster success at the box office. The star-studded cast, including Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Pankaj Tripathi, returned for another round of action. This time, they banded together to protect the town of Chanderi from a fresh antagonist, Sarkata.

7. Hansal Mehta – The Buckingham Murders

In 2024, Hansal Mehta unveiled the critically praised film titled “The Buckingham Murders” in cinemas. This gripping crime drama features Kareena Kapoor Khan as detective Jas Bhamra, who delves into a case concerning a missing child. The talented ensemble cast includes Ranveer Brar, Ash Tandon, Assad Raja, Prabhleen Sandhu, Sanjeev Mehra, Adwoa Akoto, and Zain Hussain. The movie garnered favorable feedback from critics.

Which Bollywood director impressed you the most this year?

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2024-12-18 21:37