The role of a film director is to use a film, among other things, to communicate one’s understanding to the public as a story, a message, or an inspiration to change one’s worldview.
Many people around the world have tried to convey their experiences to the masses through moving scenes. That’s why we are reserving this space for a select few. Here is a list of select filmmakers who through their films have exposed the society to the many promises of both the imaginary world, the real world and so on. As a result, a new film making lesson has reached the masses. The following is a list of some of the best film directors in India. Those who are not ranked according to their film and film expertise. Because it is a bit difficult to determine this rank. But all these filmmakers are amazing in their own right. These are all film directors who are known for their work and who will never be forgotten in the history of cinema. Some film directors on this list are also writers, actors or producers. Some people write and direct their own films.
These best filmmakers in Indian cinema are essential knowledge for new film directors and actors. They should read, and they should read their films thoroughly.
If any of our frequent readers find something missing in this list or want any Indian filmmaker’s name to be added to the list or have any suggestions, please email us. We won’t hesitate to expand the list of film directors to include them all. Our prime goal is to provide readers with accurate, accurate and up-to-date information.
All these filmmakers are also teachers in the field of film making and acting. We will continue to discuss these invaluable things with you.
Best Film Directors In Indian Cinema
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke urf Dadasaheb Phalke ( 30 April 1870-16 February 1944)
Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the Father of Indian cinema.
Satyajit Ray (2 May 1921-23 April 1992)
Indian film director, Screenwriter, Author, Music composer, Lyricist, Graphic designer and illustrator.
Bimal Roy (12 July 1909-8 January 1965)
Indian film director. He is particularly noted for his realistic and socialistic films.
Hrishikesh Mukherjee (30 September 1922-27 August 2006)
Indian film director, editor and writer regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema.
Ritwik Kumar Ghatak (4 November-6 February 1976)
Indian film director and screenwriter, prominent contemporary Bengali filmmakers. his cinema is primarily remembered for its meticulous depiction of social reality, partition and feminism.
Mrinal Sen (14 May 1923-30 December 2018)
The greatest Indian film director and a nominated Member of the Indian parliament. Sen directed films primarily in Bengali and Hindi, he pioneered the New Wave cinema in India.
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone urf Guru Dutt, (9 July 1925-10 October 1964)
Indian film director, producer and actor.
Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre urf V. Shantaram or Shantaram Bapu, (18 November 1901-30 October 1990)
Indian Marathi filmmaker, film producer, and actor.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan (3 July 1941- Present)
Indian film director, script writer, and producer.One of the most notable filmmakers in India. With the release of his first feature film Swayamvaram,Adoor pioneered the new wave in Malayalam cinema.
Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam urf Mani Ratnam, (2 June 1956- Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.
Kailasam Balachander (9 July 1930-23 December 2014)
Indian filmmaker and playwright who worked mainly in the Tamil film industry. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, and the Indian film industry knew him as a master of unconventional themes and hard-hitting contemporary subject matter.
Govindan Aravindan urf G. Aravindan (21 January 1935-15 March 1991)
Indian film director, screenwriter, musician, cartoonist, and painter. He was one of the pioneers of Parallel Cinema in Malayalam and is considered one of the greatest filmmakers in India.
Mehboob Khan (9 September 1907-28 May 1964)
Producer-director of Indian cinema.
Bala Palanisamy (11 July 1966-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, working in Tamil cinema. Often considered to be one of the finest Indian directors, Bala is widely acclaimed for “revolutionizing Tamil cinema” through his realistic, dark and disturbing depiction of the working class on celluloid screen.
Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli urf S. S. Rajamouli (10 October 1973-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter, and stunt choreographer known for his works predominantly in the Telugu cinema.
Mira Nair (15 October 1957-Present)
Indian-American filmmaker based in New York City. Her production company, Mirabai Films, specializes in films for international audiences on Indian society, whether in the economic, social or cultural spheres.
Priyadarshan (30 January 1957-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer.he has directed more than 95 films in various Indian languages: Malayalam, Hindi,Tamil and Telugu.
Aparna Sen (25 October 1945-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter and actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema.
Basu Chatterjee (10 January 1930-4 June 2020)
Indian film director and screenwriter. During the 1970s and 1980s, filmmakers like Basu Bhattacharya became known as middle cinema or middle-of-the-road cinema.
Goutam Ghose (24 July 1950-Present)
Indian film director, music director and cinematographer, who works primarily in Bengali cinema.
Dibakar Banerjee (21 June 1969-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and advertisement-filmmaker known for his work in Hindi films.
Anurag Kashyap (10 September 1972-Present)
Indian film director, writer, editor, producer, actor known for his works in Hindi cinema.
Shyam Benegal (14 December 1934-Present)
Indian film director and screenwriter.
Yash Raj Chopra (27 September 1932-21 October 2012)
Indian film director and producer.
Rajkumar Hirani (20 November 1962-Present)
Indian film director and editor.
Shankar Shanmugam, urf S. Shankar, (17 August 1963-Present)
Indian filmmaker who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali (24 February 1963-Present)
Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and music director. One of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Hindi cinema.
Rituparno Ghosh (31 August 1963 – 30 May 2013)
Indian film director, actor, writer and lyricist. Rituparno heralded contemporary Bengali cinema to greater heights.
Zoya Akhtar (14 October 1972-Present)
Indian film director and screenwriter.
Prakash Jha (27 February 1952-Present)
Indian film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter.
Vishal Bhardwaj (4 August 1965-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, music composer and playback singer. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra (5 September 1952-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter and producer.
Rajkumar Santoshi (17 August 1956-Present)
Indian film director, producer and screenwriter of Hindi films.
Madhur Bhandarkar (26 August 1968-Present)
Indian film director, script writer, and producer.
Ashutosh Gowariker (15 February 1964-Present)
Indian film director, actor, screenwriter and producer.
Sathyan Anthikad (3 January 1955-Present)
Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist best known for his family dramas in Malayalam cinema.
Govind Nihalani (19 December 1940-Present)
Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema.
Rajat kapoor (11 February 1961-Present)
Indian actor, screenwriter and film director who works in Hindi films.
Shekhar kapoor (6 December 1945-Present)
Indian filmmaker, actor, television presenter and entrepreneur.
