Introducing these talented siblings on Raksha Bandhan
On Raksha Bandhan, IndiaAtNet.com is highlighting the work of some exceptional sibling duos in the entertainment industry. The Hindi film industry has been enriched by the talent of illustrious siblings like Chetan, Vijay, and Dev Anand, Raj, Shammi, and Shashi Kapoor, Mehmood and Minoo Mumtaz, Nargis and Anwar Hussain, Anil, Boney, and Sanjay Kapoor, and Karisma and Kareena Kapoor. These creative duos have individually and together given us unforgettable cinematic experiences.
One such duo is Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar. Farhan made his directorial debut with “Dil Chahta Hai” in 2001, while Zoya made a considerable impact with her first film, “Luck By Chance” in 2009. Farhan stepped in as the lead actor in “Luck By Chance” after many stars turned down the role. His production company, Excel Entertainment, also produced the film. Excel Entertainment went on to produce Zoya’s next two films, “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” (2011) and “Dil Dhadakne Do” (2015), in which Farhan not only acted but also wrote the dialogues. Zoya now has her own company called Tiger Baby, but Farhan’s Excel Entertainment continues to support her projects like “Gully Boy” (2019) and the series “Made in Heaven”.
Another notable duo is Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma. They founded the independent production studio Clean Slate Filmz in 2013. Their films such as “NH10”, “Phillauri”, “Pari”, and “Paatal Lok” have tackled subjects like honor killings, patriarchal violence, supernatural horror, and caste-driven divisions. Their acclaimed series “Paatal Lok” streamed on Amazon Prime with great success. They have also produced films like “Bulbbul”, “Mai: A Mother’s Rage”, and “Qala” for Netflix. Although Anushka left Clean Slate Filmz in 2022, she will star in the sports biopic “Chakda Xpress” as cricketer Jhulan Goswami.
Ayushmann Khurana and Aparshakti Khurana are two Chandigarh boys who have made their mark in the Hindi film industry. Ayushmann’s journey to fame started with winning MTV Roadies in 2004, followed by success as an anchor and his acting debut in “Vicky Donor” (2012). He has since established himself as a risk-taker who chooses unconventional human stories for films like “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”, “Bareilly Ki Barfi”, “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan”, “Badhaai Ho”, “Andhadhun”, and “Article 15”. Aparshakti, on the other hand, was a cricket player and later became a radio jockey, television host, and actor. He made his acting debut in the sports biopic “Dangal” (2016) and has appeared in supporting roles in films like “Badrinath Ki Dulhania”, “Stree”, and headlined the film “Helmet”. He also made an impact in Amazon Prime’s series “Jubilee”.
Akarsh Khurana and Adhaar Khurana come from a family with a rich artistic background. Their father, Akash Khurana, is an esteemed actor, director, writer, and theatre exponent. Akarsh is the founder of Akvarious Productions, while Adhaar is also an actor, writer, and director. Adhaar worked as an assistant director for Akarsh’s film “Karwaan” (2018) and they co-founded Troika Productions. Adhaar has acted in Zee Theatre’s “Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti” and co-directed the teleplay “Dhumrapaan” with Akarsh. Akarsh continues to leave his creative imprint across stage, OTT, and film productions. He recently directed Zee Theatre’s suspense thriller “Gunehgaar” and the Taapsee Pannu starrer “Rashmi Rocket”.
Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal, sons of action director Shyam Kaushal, have worked their way up in the industry. Vicky started as an assistant to Anurag Kashyap and had minor roles before his breakthrough performance in “Masaan”. He has since delivered hits like “Uri”, “Raazi”, “Sardar Udham”, and will portray Sam Bahadur in a biopic based on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Sunny initially pursued chartered accountancy but later chose acting. He started with small roles and was an assistant director in “Gunday” (2014). Recently, he has appeared in major roles in projects like “Gold”, “Shiddat”, and “Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga”.
These talented siblings have made significant contributions to the entertainment industry and continue to impress us with their work.
