Himanshu Sharma
| Himanshu Sharma | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
August 20, 1980 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Occupation | screenwriter, associate director |
| Years active | 2007 - Present |
Himanshu Sharma (born August 20, 1980) is a noted Indian screenwriter, who works in Bollywood (Hindi films). He is most known as the writer of Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and Raanjhanaa (2013), both directed by Anand L. Rai[1][2]
Early life and education
Himanshu Sharma was born to Jeewan Sharma, a U.P. Tourism officer and Kshama Sharma in Lucknow, he did his schooling from Spring Dale College, Lucknow and later moved to Kirori Mal College, Delhi for higher education, where he started taking part in theatre.[citation needed]
Career
He started his carrier with NDTV as script writer for a health show. Subsequently, he moved to Mumbai to pursue his carrier in serials and movies. He wrote script for many TV serials like Kkusum on Sony TV and Bhootwala serial from SAB TV. He made his film writing debut with movie Strangers with Nandana Sen and Jimmy Shergil produced by Raj Kundra.He is the member of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.
In 2013, he wrote Raanjhanaa (2013), both directed by Anand L. Rai, starring Dhanush, Abhay Deol and Sonam Kapoor.
Personal life
Currently he lives in Mumbai. His parents still resides in Indira Nagar, Lucknow. He has two siblings, sister Smita who is married and lives in China and brother Shubhanshu, is an Engineer.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Strangers | Dialogue, Screenplay |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Dialogue, Screenplay |
| 2013 | Mr. Pellikoduku | Writer |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa | Writer, Dialogue, Screenplay |
| 2014 | Tanu Weds Manu Season 2 | Writer, Dialogue,Screenplay |
| 2014 | Untitled film | Co-Producer, Writer |
| 2014 | Untitled Project with Ranbir Kapoor | Writer, Dialogue,Screenplay |
Associate Director
- Tashan (2008)
- Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
- Raanjhanaa (2013)
Award Nominations
- 2012 Best Dialogue: Star Screen awards for Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
- 2012 Best Dialogue: IIFA Singapore awards for Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
- 2012 Best Story: Filmfare awards for Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
- 2012 Best Story: Apsara awards for Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
Award Won
- 2014 Best Dialogue: Star Guild awards for Raanjhanaa(2013)
References
- ↑ "Raanjhanna". The Times of India. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ↑ "Raanjhanaa: Playing ping pong with love". Deccan Chronicle. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
External links
Himanshu Sharma at the Internet Movie Database