Anant Mahadevan (born 28 August 1950), also credited as Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, is an Indian screenwriter,

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, and film director of

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, Marathi, Tamil films and

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. Having been an integral part of the Indian television serials and Hindi films since the 1980s, he is also involved in the professional English and Hindi theatre.

Career

Ananth along with Sanjay Pawar received the National Award (2010) for the Best Screenplay and Dialogues for the successful Marathi movie '' Mee Sindhutai Sapkal''. The film also fetched him the special jury award at the National Film awards 2010. Mahadevan's film '' Gour Hari Dastaan'' was part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (2014) Goa, at the International Film Festival of Kerala IFFK (2014), the International Film Festival of Bangalore, and at the International Film Festival of Chennai (2014). Ananth plays the role of Damodar in the 2018 Hindi feature film ''

Evening Shadows ''Evening Shadows'' is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Sridhar Rangayan. The film stars Mona Ambegaonkar, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, Devansh Doshi, Arpit Chaudhary, Yamini Singh, Abhay Kulkarni, Veena Nair, Kala Ramnathan, Di ...

'', directed by

Sridhar Rangayan Sridhar Rangayan (also spelt Sridhar Rangaihn or Sridhar Rangayyan; born 2 April 1962) is an Indian filmmaker who has made films with special focus on queer subjects. His queer films, '' The Pink Mirror'' and '' Yours Emotionally'', have been ...

and produced by

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. He plays the role of a strict patriarch who has his set opinions and wants other members in his family - his wife Vasudha (

Mona Ambegaonkar Mona Ambegaonkar (born 5 March 1970) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and television. She has featured in over 15 plays, 18 feature films, 38 TV projects, 37 advertising campaigns. She had a minor role in film '' Hazaar Chaurasi Ki ...

), sister Sarita ( Yamini Singh) and son Kartik (Devansh Doshi) - to obey his commands.

Filmography

Director

;Films * ''

Dil Vil Pyar Vyar ''Dil Vil Pyar Vyar'' () is a 2002 Indian Hindi language romantic musical film featuring an ensemble cast led by R. Madhavan, Jimmy Shergill, and Sanjay Suri. The film was inspired by the songs of music composer R. D. Burman and won positive ...

'' (2002) * ''

Dil Maange More ''Dil Maange More!!!'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Fourth Wall Productions. it features Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Tulip Joshi, Soha Ali Khan (in her film debut), Gulshan ...

!!!'' (2004) * ''

Aksar ''Aksar'' () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language erotic drama thriller film directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Narendra and Shyam Bajaj under the banner of Siddhi Vinayak Creations. The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Udita Goswami and Dino ...

'' (2006) * '' Aggar: Passion Betrayal Terror'' (2007) * '' Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever'' (2007) * '' Anamika: The Untold Story'' (2008) * '' Red Alert: The War Within'' (2009) * '' Mee Sindhutai Sapkal'' (Marathi) (2010) * '' Staying Alive'' (2012) * ''The Storyteller'' (Upcoming film) * '' The Xposé'' (2014 film) * '' Gour Hari Dastaan'' (2015 film) * '' RoughBook'' (2016) * ''

Doctor Rakhmabai Rukhmabai (22 November 1864 – 25 September 1955) was an Indian physician and feminist. She is best known for being one of the first practicing women doctors in colonial India as well as being involved in a landmark legal case involving her m ...

'' (Marathi) (2016 film) based on Rukhmabai Bhimrao Raut * '' Aksar 2'' (2017) * ''Bitter Sweet'' (2020) – Marathi film * '' Life's Good'' (2022) * ''Phule'' (upcoming) * ''The Confession'' (upcoming) ;Television * ''

The Sword of Tipu Sultan ' ''The Sword of Tipu Sultan'' is an Indian historical drama that was first broadcast on the DD National in February 1990. Based on a novel by Bhagwan Gidwani, this drama was a portrayal of the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ru ...

'' (1990) – '' Pandit'' ''

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'' * '' Dekh Bhai Dekh'' (1994) * '' Junoon'' (1994) as Advocate Vrinal Modi * '' Ghar Jamai'' (1997) * '' Zabaan Sambhalke'' (1997-1998) Season 2 * ''Jaan'' (1998-1999) * '' Devi'' (2003) * '' Mere Sai'' (2020) – Bal Gangadhar Tilak *'' Avrodh: The Siege Within'' (2020–present)

Writer

* ''Dil Maange More!!!'' (2004) (story) * ''Aksar'' (2006) (story) * ''Anamika: The Untold Story'' (2008) (screenplay) * ''Mee Sindhutai Sapkal'' (2010) (screenplay)

Actor

* '' Khandaan'' (1985) – Subbu * ''Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar'' (1986) (Marathi Film) - Chintamani (special appearance) * '' Isabella'' (1988) – Ananthu * '' Chandni'' (1989) – Chandni's friend's husband *'' Nachnewale Gaanewale'' (1991) * '' Vishkanya'' (1991) – Bajrang * '' Nagin Aur Lootere'' (1992) – Nagraj * '' Khiladi'' (1992) – Neelam's Uncle * '' Professor Ki Padosan'' (1993) * ''

Gardish ''Gardish'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action crime film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Jackie Shroff, Aishwarya and Dimple Kapadia. It is a remake of the 1989 Malayalam film '' Kireedam''. The film won two Filmfare Aw ...

'' (1993) – Havaldar Sawant * ''

Baazigar ''Baazigar'' () is a 1993 Indian romantic crime thriller film directed by Abbas–Mustan and produced by Venus Movies. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles, while Raakhee, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil, Siddharth Ray, and Johnny Le ...

'' (1993) – Vishwanath Sharma (Ajay's father) * ''

Bedardi '' Bedardi '' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action, romance film produced by Lawrence D'Souza and Manohar Pandya. The film is directed by Krishankant Pandya. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Urmila Matondkar, Naseeruddin Shah, Reena Roy. The fil ...

'' (1993) – Professor Harish Thakkar * '' Bhookamp'' (1993) – Akhtar * ''

Kanoon ''Kanoon'' () is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language film directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Ashok Kumar, Mehmood, Shashikala, Jeevan and Om Prakash. The film presents a case against capital punishment, arguing that witn ...

'' (1993) – Pasha Polyster (Vijay Saxena's assistant) * ''

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'' (1994) * '' Prem Yog'' (1994) * ''Live Today'' * '' God and Gun'' (1995) * '' Janam Kundli'' (1995) * '' Gaddaar'' (1995) – Mr. Saxena * '' Hum Dono'' (1995) * ''

Akele Hum Akele Tum ''Akele Hum Akele Tum'' (I'm Alone, You Are Alone) is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film starring Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Master Adil, and directed by Mansoor Khan. The music is by Anu Malik and the lyrics are by Majrooh ...

'' (1995) * '' Vijeta'' (1996) * '' Yes Boss'' * ''

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'' * '' Miss 420'' * ''

Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha ''Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha'' () is a 1998 Indian romantic comedy film starring Kajol and Ajay Devgn. The film is a scene to scene copy of the 1995 American film ''French Kiss'' starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline. At the 44th Filmfare Awards, ''Py ...

'' * ''Main Solah Baras Ki'' * ''

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'' (1998) * ''

Dil Kya Kare ''Dil Kya Kare'' (English: ''What Should The Heart Do?'') is a 1999 Indian drama film, directed by Prakash Jha and produced by Veeru Devgan and Veena Devgan. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Mahima Chaudhry, Kajol and Chandrachur Singh. Plot This story ...

'' – DCP Krishan Kumar * '' Mann'' – Creditor * '' Baadshah'' (1999) (uncredited) – Seth. Mahendra * ''

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'' (2000; Tamil film) * '' Shikaar'' (2004) * '' Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller'' * ''Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke'' * '' Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta'' (2001) * '' Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai'' * ''Aisaa Kyon'' * '' Satta'' * '' Joggers' Park'' * ''

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'' * ''The Train: Some Lines Should Never Be Crossed...'' * '' Aap Kaa Surroor'' – TV News Reporter * ''Victoria No. 203: Diamonds Are Forever'' (2007) – Film Director * ''Rafoo Chakkar: Fun on the Run'' (2008) – Harbans Singh * ''

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'' (2008) – Babu * '' 8 x 10 Tasveer'' (2009) – Sundar Puri * ''Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke'' (2010) – V.G Chunawala * '' Staying Alive'' (2012) * '' The Xposé'' (2014) * '' Papanasam'' (2015; Tamil film) * ''Kaccha Limbu'' (2017) as Venkatesh * '' Aadat Se Majboor (TV Series) (2017–2018) as Roshan Lal Tootejaa/Darshan Lal Tootejaa * '' Vishwaroopam 2/Vishwaroop 2'' (2018; Tamil/Hindi film) * ''

'' (2018) – Damodar * '' 2.0'' (2018; Tamil film) * '' Scam 1992'' (2020) * '' Durgamati'' (2020) * '' Kaadan'' (2021; Tamil film) * ''

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(2022) – Dr. Rajeev Gupta * '' Indian 2'' (2021; Tamil film) * ''

Salaam Venky ''Salaam Venky'' () is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language slice of life drama film directed by Revathi. The film is produced by Suraj Singh and Shraddha Agrawal through their banners, Blive Productions and RTake Studios, respectively. Starring Kajol ...

'' (TBA; Hindi film) * ''

3 Monkeys ''3 Monkeys'' is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Anil Kumar G, produced by G. Nagesh under the banner Orugallu Cine Creations. The Story revolves around three friends getting into trouble after meeting cha ...

'' (TBA; Hindi film)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mahadevan, Anant Male actors from Thrissur Indian male film actors Hindi-language film directors Living people Malayali people Indian male screenwriters Malayalam film directors Film directors from Thrissur 21st-century Indian film directors 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Hindi cinema Marathi film directors Screenwriters from Kerala Best Adapted Screenplay National Film Award winners 1950 births