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The Director-Producer Duos We Are Eager To See Reunite on Screen

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: July 13, 2025 16:20 IST

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Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, under their production banner Tiger Baby Films, have delivered a range of impactful and critically acclaimed projects. Some of the notable ones include Made in Heaven, a web series that explores the complexities of Indian weddings and modern relationships, and Dahaad, a gripping crime thriller directed by Reema Kagti that earned widespread praise for its storytelling and performances. They also produced The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar, which brought a vibrant and youthful take on the iconic comic series. Additionally, they have worked on Lust Stories 2, contributing a bold and layered narrative to the anthology format. Together, their body of work reflects a strong, evolving voice in contemporary Indian storytelling.
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Maneesh Sharma and Aditya Chopra have collaborated on several successful projects in Bollywood under the Yash Raj Films banner. Their partnership has brought fresh energy and creative storytelling to Indian cinema. Maneesh Sharma, known for his unique directorial style, made his debut with Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), which was backed by Aditya Chopra and became a critical and commercial success. Over the years, their collaborations have continued to explore diverse themes and genres, contributing to the evolution of contemporary Hindi films. Together, they have played a key role in launching new talent and delivering content that resonates with a wide audience.
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Founders of Excel Entertainment, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have been among the most consistent creative partners in Indian cinema. Starting with Dil Chahta Hai (2001), which redefined urban youth storytelling, the duo has gone on to produce critically acclaimed and crowd-pleasing films like Lakshya, Don, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Gully Boy. Their fans are particularly eager for a new directorial venture from Farhan under Excel’s banner possibly the long-rumored Don 3
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This duo is known for delivering some of Bollywood’s most commercially successful action entertainers. Ahmed Khan’s directorial flair combined with Sajid Nadiadwala’s blockbuster-producing instincts has resulted in massive hits like Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3.These films found a loyal audience among action fans. With the right script and a fresh lead cast, another installment or a new franchise from this team could set the box office abuzz. As both are still active and successful in their respective fields, a new project might just be around the corner.
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This pairing brought a fresh, nuanced take on modern relationships with Kapoor & Sons (2016) and later the Netflix original Gehraiyaan (2022). Shakun Batra’s introspective directorial approach blends beautifully with Karan Johar’s knack for layered family drama and emotional storytelling. While Gehraiyaan received a mixed response, its ambition and visual language were widely praised. Fans and critics alike are hoping this duo returns with another grounded, thought-provoking story perhaps one that bridges the gap between mainstream and indie sensibilities even more seamlessly.
Tags: Reema KagtiZoya AkhtarAditya ChopraKaran Johar
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