Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri

10 Nov, 1973 | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Director/Producer/Story Writer

Biography

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter who works primarily in Bollywood. He also serves on the Central Board of Film Certification. He received the National Film Award for best screenplay and dialogue in The Tashkent Files in 2019. Later, he wrote the story for The Kashmir Files and decided to direct it, which he completed in 2020 and received positive reviews. Agnihotri was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, to Prabhu Dayal Agnihotri and Sharda Agnihotri on November 10, 1967. He graduated from the Indian Institute with a degree in mass communication and a certificate in administration and management from Harward Extension School. Vivek wed Indian actress Pallavi Joshi in 1997, and the couple had two kids, Manan Agnihotri (son) and Malika Agnihotri (daughter).   Carrer Life Vivek Agnihotri made his Bollywood debut with the film Chocolate in 2005. It didn't fare well at the box office. He had several flop films, including Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal and Zid. After many years, Agnihotri devised a proper storyline and screenplay, which became "The Tashkent Files." It was a surprise hit in the Bollywood industry and a mixed bag at the box office. Agnihotri won a National Film Award for his unique screenplay and dialogue in The Tashkent Files. And the following film, The Kashmiri Files, was a huge success.