Mohan Azaad
Biography
Mohan Azaad is an Indian filmmaker known for his work as a screenwriter, dialogue writer, director, and actor in Hindi cinema. He gained recognition for writing the screenplay and dialogues for the critically acclaimed film Chandni Bar (2001), directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Over the years, he has worked on films exploring social issues, drama, suspense, and comedy.
His career includes writing for Janani (2006), Gauri: The Unborn (2007), Horror Story (2013), and Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File (2015). In addition to screenwriting, Azaad has worked as a director, actor, producer, and editor.
Azaad made his directorial debut with Bhagwan... Tera Bhala Ho! (2012), a social satire about a disadvantaged boy whom religious fanatics regard as a god. The film addressed social discrimination and blind faith. According to a contemporary report, Azaad studied engineering, grew up in Patna, and credited his wife with encouraging him to become a writer.
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In 2024, he directed and wrote What a Kismat, a comedy aimed at contemporary audiences. He is also associated with Chandni Bar 2, for which he has been credited with screenplay and dialogue writing. His involvement in the sequel continues his connection with the original film that helped establish his reputation in Hindi cinema
