Anvita Dutt Guptan (born 20 February 1972) is an Indian dialogue writer, screenplay writer, story writer, lyricist and director of Bollywood films.

Early life and background

Her father worked with the Indian Air Force (IAF), thus she grew in several military cantonments across India, including Hindon,

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Career

She worked in advertising for 14 years, before she was introduced to

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by Rekha Nigam, who is dialogue writer of '' Parineeta'' and ''

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'', thus starting her film career as a lyricist and screenwriter with Yash Raj Films. She then worked with

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as a lyricist and dialogue writer. Followed by Nadiadwala Grandson Films as a dialogue writer on one project. And as a dialogue writer and lyricist on the second project. She has also worked with Nikhil Advani as a dialogue writer and lyricist. She then went back to working again with YRF but under their banner of Y films for two films. After a hiatus she worked with Phantom films. She is currently directing films for Clean Slate Filmz. Her first film '' Bulbbul'' has been released as a Netflix Original on the 24th June 2020 and met with positive views from both the audience and critics regarding its stand on feminism, visual effects, background music and performance of lead actress Tripti Dimri but was criticised for its short length and predictable plot. Bulbbul is set in a backdrop of 1880s Bengal presidency and revolves around a child-bride plus her journey from innocence to strength. Her second directorial venture, Qala, starring Tripti Dimri. It is a period drama set in the 1930s and ’40s was released on December 1st, 2022. written and directed by her, this movie shows the ugly side of ambition and an abusive childhood.

Filmography

;As Director

Lyricist

Awards and nominations

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