Nikhil Advani

Producer

Date of birth:

28 Apr 1971

Height:

Spouse:

Vedaa

(12 Jul 2024)

Director

Producer

Satyameva Jayate 2

(25 Nov 2021)

Producer

Bellbottom

(19 Aug 2021)

Producer

Sardar Ka Grandson

(18 May 2021)

Producer

Unpaused

(18 Dec 2020)

Director

Indoo Ki Jawani

(11 Dec 2020)

Producer

Marjaavaan

(15 Nov 2019)

Producer

Batla House

(15 Aug 2019)

Director

Baazaar

(26 Oct 2018)

Producer

Satyameva Jayate

(15 Aug 2018)

Producer

Lucknow Central

(15 Sep 2017)

Producer

Guddu Engiineer

(4 Jul 2016)

Director

Airlift

(22 Jan 2016)

Producer

Katti Batti

(18 Sep 2015)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Hero

(11 Sep 2015)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

D-Day

(19 Jul 2013)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Delhi Safari

(19 Oct 2012)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Patiala House

(11 Feb 2011)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Producer

Chandni Chowk To China

(16 Jan 2009)

Director

Salaam-E-Ishq

(26 Jan 2007)

Director, Producer, Screenplay, Writer

Kal Ho Naa Ho

(28 Oct 2003)

Director

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

(16 Oct 1998)

Actor

Is Raat Ki Subah Nahi

(7 Jun 1996)

Writer

Awards

2013

National Film Awards, India
(Best Animation Film)

2004

Screen Weekly Awards
(Distinction In Directorial Debut)

News

"It was surely a dangerous thing...": Nikkhil Advani on shooting 'Mumbai Diaries Season 2'

10 Oct 2023

Nikkhil Advani is being appreciated for the second season of 'Mumbai Diaries'.The latest season, which stars Mohit Raina, Konkona SenSharma, Ridhi Dogra, Shreya Dhanwantary, and Natasha Bharadwaj, is set around the backdrop of the 2005 Mumbai floods.Recalling the latest season's shooting experience with Konkona, Nikkhil Advani said, "We had quite a shooting experience this season, it was surely a dangerous thing. The production design of the set had scaffolding everywhere, and one of the particular scenes involved Konkona being trapped in a room flooded with water." "To ensure that she had something to hold onto, we literally strapped her to the scaffolding kept in the room. And while we were inside the room, shooting and filling it up with water, we didn't realize the amount of pressure it was exerting on the walls. We had to jump out of the set as the walls were beginning to give away. All in all, it was all cool and full of adventure, surely making it a fun shooting experience too," he added. 'Mumbai Diaries Season 2' is streaming on Prime Video.

"I can't wait...": Sahil Salathia reunites with Nikkhil Advani for his next horror series 'Adhura'

29 Jun 2023

Sahil Salathia is reuniting with producer Nikkhil Advani in the upcoming horror series 'Adhura'. The actor recently shared his excitement.Directed by Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K. Chawla, and written by Banerjee, the series is produced by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani, of Emmay Entertainment, the series features Ishwak Singh, Poojan Chhabra, Rijul Ray, Zoa Morani, Sahil Salathia, and Aru Krishansh Verma as high school friends alongside Rasika Dugal, Shrenik Arora and Rahul Dev playing pivotal roles.Makers on Wednesday unveiled the trailer of the series.The trailer of Adhura take on a chilling journey revolving around a prestigious boarding school in Ooty, set in two timelines - 2022 and 2007. Secrets, disappearances, and eerie occurrences connect a guilt-ridden alumnus Adhiraj (Ishwak Singh)and a troubled student Vedant (Shrenik Arora), blurring the lines between the past and present. As the shocking truth threatens to unravel, the batch of 2007 is forced to confront their inner demons, as the school's core is threatened, forever changing the lives of those involved.The actor is quite ecstatic about this reunion with Nikkhil and Emmay and is looking forward to his new show. Sahil in a statement said, "I am very excited to be a part of Adhura. I think it's a very interesting series. I have worked with Nikkhil Advani and Emmay Entertainment before on the series P.O.W. I got to play the antagonist in that series and this time, I am again doing something that I haven't done before. I think people are really going to enjoy my performance and absolutely love the series. It's an incredible script and I can't wait for people to see this reunion with Emmay Entertainment and have a great time watching it."'Adhura' will stream on Prime video from July 7.

Birthday special: A look at Arjun Kapoor's best performances

25 Jun 2023

Arjun Kapoor will ring in his birthday on June 26.He made his acting debut with 'Ishaqzaade' in 2012 and he received a positive response for his performance. Later, he also worked as assistant director for Nikhil Advani's 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' in 2003 and was seen in the action thriller 'Aurangzeb' in 2013. He appeared in 'Gunday', a crime action film also starring Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra. The actor also worked opposite Alia Bhatt in '2 States'. Arjun also acted in movies such as 'Ki & Ka' and 'Half Girlfriend'.As the actor turns a year older, let us look at his best performances.IshaqzaadeThe actor made his Bollywood debut under the aegis of Yash Raj Films. In the film, he plays a local gangster and the grandson of a Hindu politician who falls in love with the daughter of their rival Muslim community girl and then attempts to flee their family to start a new life. The film was directed by Habib Faisal and stars Parineeti Chopra in the lead role. The film was a box office triumph, and Arjun received several awards for his performance.2 StatesArjun played the character of a middle-class Punjabi guy who fell in love with a South Indian girl during his MBA, and the couple subsequently sought to persuade their families to allow them to marry. The film was directed by Abhishek Verman and starred Alia Bhatt, Ronit Roy, and Amrita Singh in prominent roles. The film was Arjun's highest-grossing picture of his career, and it was a box office success. He was also nominated for the 'Stardust-Best Actor-Male Award' for his role in the film.Ki & KaThe actor portrayed a wealthy Indian man who, rather than spending long hours at the office, prefers to undertake odd domestic chores and encourages his wife to pursue her career objectives. The film was directed by R Balki and stars Kareena Kapoor Khan in the main role.GundayThis is one of Arjun Kapoor's most well-known and successful films. In this film, viewers got to glimpse Arjun's wild and unruly side. Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra both play key parts in Gunday. The music and plot of the film impressed the critics. This film was made under the brand of Yash Raj Films.TevarThis is another film in which Arjun Kapoor appears in a significant and loud role. In this famous 2015 film, Arjun falls in love with actress Sonakshi Sinha. Amit Sharma directed the film, which was scripted by Gunasekhar. The picture generated a lot of buzz upon its debut, but it fared poorly at the box office.MubarkanThe actor played a double part for the second time in his career, following 'Aurangzeb,' in which he represented two identical brothers in a perplexing comedy picture. Anees Bazmee directed the film, starring Anil Kapoor, Athiya Shetty, Ileana D'cruz, Neha Sharma, and Karan Kundra. Fans praised his performance in both parts, and the film became a moderate success.Half Girlfriend'Half Girlfriend' is a romantic drama film based on Chetan Bhagat's novel of the same name. Mohit Suri directed the film, which stars Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in prominent roles. Vikrant Massey and Rhea Chakraborty also play important parts in the film. Despite earning mixed to unfavourable reviews from critics, it earned relatively well at the box office. Arjun played the role of Madhav, a good basketball player who cannot speak English well.Sardar Ka GrandsonArjun played the character of a laid-back Punjabi boy who travels all the way to Pakistan to bring his ill grandmother's old home to India, which she had to leave after the split. The emotional drama film was released immediately on Netflix in 2021 and received excellent feedback from viewers. The film was directed by Kaashvie Nair and stars Neena Gupta and Rakul Preet Singh in the key roles.

Nikkhil Advanis Emmay Entertainment and StudioNext to produce Freedom At Midnight

20 Jun 2022

Based on the Partition of India and its most pivotal events, the upcoming political thriller will stream exclusively on SonyLiv. Freedom at Midnight, one of Emmay Entertainment and Sony Livs most ambitious original series is based on the Partition of India and its most pivotal events from the subcontinent's history. An adaptation of Indian independence non-fiction book Freedom at Midnight, the Emmay Entertainment and StudioNext Production brings alive the defining moments from the period as they come togetherNikkhil Advanis Emmay Entertainment and StudioNext to produce Freedom At MidnightBringing alive the defining moments from the period, Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani of Emmay Entertainment, along with StudioNext, have come together to co-produce web-series Freedom at Midnight. Producer & Showrunner Nikkhil Advani says, The year 1947 has been etched in Indias history as the year that shaped its fate. A riveting, emotional tale of an incident that altered the course of the nation, Freedom at Midnight is an attempt to bring to Indians the whole truth about the events that led us to our freedom - the courage, and the hope instilled in people by the personages who gave us the new India. Set in 1947, the upcoming epic political thriller sheds light on the year of Indian independence and partition. Abhinandan Gupta, Adwitiya Kareng Das and Gundeep Kaur are adapting the text as writers.This is a story every Indian should know, and I feel honoured to be able to tell it along with my partners, Monisha and Madhu, and the team of writers, along with StudioNext. It is even more special for Emmay Entertainment that we get to bring this story to SonyLIV after our successful stint with Rocket Boys. The platform has been at the forefront of narrating the stories of the homeland, and I look forward to associating with them on this project too, adds Nikkhil Advani.Danish Khan, Head - Sony Entertainment Television, Sony LIV & StudioNext adds, SonyLIVs constant endeavour has been to bring forth tales of contemporary history that have global relevance. India has many landmark stories that are untold and Freedom at Midnight is one such authentic narrative of the countrys struggle and success for independence. The book by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins is one of the most notable reads about the event that brings out the unknown facts about the incident and what ensued thereon. We are glad to have StudioNext and Emmay Entertainment coming together for this intriguing series.Produced by Emmay Entertainment and StudioNext, Freedom at Midnight is one of the highly anticipated originals. Based on Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins book, Freedom at Midnight is an upcoming epic political thriller/drama that will highlight several incidents from the year of Indias independence and interconnected stories about crucial events and personalities as they play a significant role in writing the countrys history as we know it today. The story has been penned by Abhinandan Gupta, Adwitiya Kareng Das and Gundeep Kaur with Nikkhil Advani as the show runner.

'Freedom at Midnight' about India's partition announced, Nikkhil Advani to serve as showrunner

16 Jun 2022

Nikkhil Advani will serve as the show runner, while the story has been penned by Abhinandan Gupta, Adwitiya Kareng Das and Gundeep Kaur.Speaking more about the project, Nikkhil said, "The year 1947 has been etched in India's history as the year that shaped its fate. A riveting, emotional tale of an incident that altered the course of the nation, 'Freedom at Midnight' is an attempt to bring to Indians the whole truth about the events that led us to our freedom - the courage, and the hope instilled in people by the personages who gave us the new India. This is a story every Indian should know, and I feel honoured to be able to tell it along with my partners, Monisha and Madhu, and the team of writers, along with StudioNext. It is even more special for Emmay Entertainment that we get to bring this story to SonyLIV after our successful stint with Rocket Boys. The platform has been at the forefront of narrating the stories of the homeland, and I look forward to associating with them on this project too."'Freedom at Midnight' will exclusively stream on SonyLIV. "Our goal has been to bring to light untold stories from contemporary history. From 1947 to present day, India experienced many watershed moments that are significant in shaping our futures. One such story of the country's struggle for independence is 'Freedom at Midnight.' We are delighted that StudioNext and Emmay Entertainment are collaborating on this intriguing series, cannot wait get started on this one with Nikhil and his talented team," Danish Khan, Head - Sony LIV, Sony Entertainment Television & StudioNext said.The details about cast have not been revealed yet.

Meezaan Jafri bags Satyameva Jayate director Milap Zaveris next

12 Mar 2022

Meezaan Jafri, who made his debut with the Sanjay Leela Bhansali production Malaal, is expected to have bagged Milap Zaveri's next film. Milap, who recently collaborated with Nikhil Advani's production for the John Abraham, Divya Khosla Kumar starrer Satyameva Jayate 2, is expected to once again collaborate with him for a romantic comedy and Meezan will be featuring as the leading man.Meezaan Jafri bags Satyameva Jayate director Milap Zaveris nextAlthough Meezan Jafri was earlier seen in the comedy sequel to the Paresh Rawal starrer Hungama 2, this will be the actors first romantic comedy. A source confirmed the same adding, Meezan is really excited to team up with the hit jodi of Milap Zaveri and Nikhil Advani. He loved the script and he will be seen in a never-before-seen avatar. The deal is almost locked and the team will be making an official announcement soon. However, the actress and the other details about the film are yet to be revealed.Besides Satyameva Jayate 2, the producer-director combo of Nikhil Advani and Milap Zaveri has collaborated for other films in the past like Satyameva Jayate and Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hain. However, the duo will be working with the Hungama actor Meezan Jafri for the first time.

Nikhil Advanis The Moghuls is now The Empire, here are unknown details

14 Jul 2021

For reasons best known to them the makers of The Moghuls have now re-christened the series The Empire. The historical web series features Shabana Azmi who plays Babars grandmother Esan Daulat, Kunal Kapoor plays Babar, Dino Morea plays Shaybani Khan. Rahul Dev also plays a pivotal character.The series to be streamed in August is based on the book Empire of the Moghuls by Alex Rutherford. It is being directed by Mitakshara Kumar who served as an assistant director to Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Bajirao Mastani and Onir in I Am. It has been in the making since 2018, and the first season is now finally complete.Curiously the entire cast and crew has been given a gag order by Disney+ Hotstar who have acquired the exclusive streaming rights for The Empire (formerly The Moghuls).One member of the team spoke on condition of anonymity about the series, I think weve all been sworn into secrecy considering the sensitive nature of the content. Delving into Moghul history at this time in Indias political history is not the most sensible thing to do. I think they decided to change the title for this very reason. I dont think at the moment the country is in the mood to welcome a series on Mughal history.The team is hopeful that the strong content and the universal appeal of the presentation would override any preconceived prejudices the series may face.

Nikkhil Advani announces a magnum opus series The Empire set at Disney+ Hotstar

9 Jul 2021

Nikkhil Advani and Emmay Entertainment have joined hands together to announce the biggest upcoming Hotstar Specials series The Empire, a massive historical adventure drama portraying the beginnings of a dynasty. The life narrative of a warrior, explorer, survivor, and monarch is told in this magnum opus. The series would be one of the Grandest Shows Ever Created in India which promises a breathtaking visual spectacle on a scale never seen before on the digital arena.Following the success of drama-mystery Grahan and thriller series November Story, Disney + Hotstar has teamed up with India's leading filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, who has directed classic superhits such as Kal Ho Naa Ho and Salaam-e-Ishq, as well as critically acclaimed films such as D-Day and Batla House, for this Magnum opus, Mitakshara Kumar is the show's director, Monisha Advan, and Madhu Bhjwani(Emmay Entertainment) will produce the same. The Empire assured a world-class watching experience and will premiere exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in the near future.Putting together The Empire has been a great challenge but also a massive honor for me, showrunner Nikkhil Advani said. The key goal for me, Mitakshara Kumar, our director, and everyone at Emmay Entertainment was to bring to life a visually breathtaking environment with a compelling tale storyline. From the concept to the characters to the high production value, our goal was to produce a show that was bigger than life and left a lasting effect on viewers. This visual spectacular has been made possible thanks to a partnership with Disney+ Hotstar. At Emmay Entertainment, my partners Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani and I are thrilled to introduce Mitakshara!With the world's top stories and LIVE sporting activity all on one platform, Disney+ Hotstar provides users with an unrivaled entertainment experience. With a Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription, viewers can watch mega-blockbuster films like Hungama 2, Bhuj: The Pride of India, as well as existing films like The Big Bull, Laxmi, Lootcase, and more, as well as the best of global movies and shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, such as Super Heroes (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Avengers: Endgame), Exclusive Hotstar Specials shows in seven languages, including the recently released Grahan, extremely popular November Story, Out of Love (S1 & 2), Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, 1962: The War In the Hills, Special Ops, Aarya, The Legend of Hanuman, OK Computer, LIVE sporting action, and much more!The Empire will be available soon exclusively for Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+Hotstar Premium subscribers on Hotstar Specials!

Rani Mukerjis next film, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, announced on her birthday

21 Mar 2021

To mark the occasion of Rani Mukerjis birthday, Zee Studios along with Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani & Nikkhil Advanis Emmay Entertainment have announced her next film - Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway. The film is an untold story about a journey of a mothers battle against an entire country. Currently, in the pre-production stage, the Ashima Chibber directorial is expected to go on floors soon. Inspired by a true story, the film will mark the actors first collaboration with Emmay Entertainment and Zee Studios. Known for her hard-hitting and relevant performances, Rani calls it one of the most special and significant films of her career.Sharing her excitement, the birthday girl said, There could have been no better way to celebrate my birthday today than announce this really important film. In my 25th year in cinema, I have possibly signed one of the most special and significant films of my career. I started my career with Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, which was a woman-centric film, and coincidentally in my 25th year, Im announcing a film that is also centered around a womans resolve to fight against all odds and take on a country. Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is a story of true human resilience and it is a film that is dedicated to all the mothers out there. It is truly one of the most amazing scripts that I have read in a long, long time and I immediately decided to do this special film. It is a pleasure to creatively collaborate with Nikkhil Advani, whom I have known since Kuch Kuch Hota Hai! Its amazing to see him and his company Emmay Entertainment grow. I am happy that Zee Studios has collaborated with them on this powerful script.She elaborated, To partner with Ashima Chibber, my director is something I am looking forward to, whose vision for the film and intent with this project has truly bowled me over. This is a powerful story of a woman, that needs to be told. Im hoping that we will work hard as a team and make magic together for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway."Monisha Advani, Partner, Emmay Entertainment says "We are elated to produce this extremely potent drama. To have the inimitable Rani Mukerji helm the cast lineup is nothing short of a coup that has powered us to raise the bar. Ashima Chibber has written an intense, sensitive film & we are proud to back her direction. We look forward to this maiden collaboration with Zee Studios & promise to bring yet another inspiring story to life".Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios said, We at Zee Studios have always believed in telling path-breaking stories and Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is one such story. We are pleased to collaborate with Rani for the first time. She has several memorable roles to her credit whether it is playing a fierce cop or a teacher battling all odds. She is such an evolved and powerhouse actor. It will be a delight to see how Ashima has envisioned Mrs. Chatterjees character. We cannot wait to bring this story to the audiences.

RIP: Director Sudhir Mishras father passed away on Thursday

4 Apr 2020

Sudhir Mishra took to his Twitter to announce that his father is no more. Devendra Nath Mishra passed away due to a heart ailment and Sudhir took to social media to confirm the news. His fellow directors, Nikhil Advani nd Anubhav Sinha took to their social media to give condolences to him. Sudhir tweeted a few words in the memory of his father and it read, My Dad Dr DevendraNath Misra passed away this morning ,A Lucknow boy ,was many things.A Mathematician nwent 2become a Professor of Mathematics ,Sagar University, Jt. Education Advisor, Mini of Education,Dep. Director CSIR, Head of MP Science n Technology n Vice. Chancellor BHU. Anubhav Sinha announced that the time and location for his last rites. Take a look at their tweets. My Dad Dr DevendraNath Misra passed away this morning ,A Lucknow boy ,wasmany things.A Mathematician nwent 2become a Professor of Mathematics ,Sagar University, Jt. Education Advisor, Mini of Education,Dep. Director CSIR, Head of MP Science n Technology n Vice. Chancellor BHU Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) https://twitter.com/IAmSudhirMishra/status/1245615115161878534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw April 2, 2020 Sudhir Bhai lost his father this morning to a heart ailment. Deep condolences. Last rites to be performed at 5 this evening at Jogeshwari. https://twitter.com/IAmSudhirMishra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw @IAmSudhirMishra Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) https://twitter.com/anubhavsinha/status/1245623393862307843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw April 2, 2020.https://twitter.com/IAmSudhirMishra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw @IAmSudhirMishra Is overwhelmed with all your wishes and prayers. He understands you would like to be with him in this difficult time but looking at the present social restrictions he requests you all to not step out for the last rites this evening. Stay at home and stay safe. Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) https://twitter.com/anubhavsinha/status/1245657513543925761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw April 2, 2020 Heartfelt condolences to Sudhir Mishra and his family from all of us at Bollywood Hungama.