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Known For
Director
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Film and Television Institute of India, University of Mumbai
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Sanskrit (अनुराग)
Popularity
Tier B -- 23,595 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 28
Career
Career spanning 13 years (2003-2016)
Year context
Born in 1974 -- Nixon resigns over Watergate; Ford becomes president; Richard Nixon / Gerald Ford was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dog
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (14)
Jagga Jasoos
Director, Writer
Barfi!
Director, Producer, Writer
I Am
Film
Kites
Director, Writer
Ganda Hendathi
Ganda Hendathi
Writer
Gangster
Director
Murder
Writer, Director
Tumsa Nahin Dekha – A Love Story
Director
Karishma: The M...
Karishma: The Miracles of Destiny
Director
Kucch To Hai
Director
AWARDS (1)
B
Filmfare Awards
WON
Biography
Anurag Basu is an India television-advertiser, reality show-judge, director, actor, screenwriter and producer. Basu achieved initial success with his films tackling the themes of passion and adultery[ such as Life in a... Metro, Kites, Gangster and Murder.
He began his directing career in television, moving to feature films in 2002.
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How old is Anurag Basu?
Anurag Basu is 51 years old, born on .
Where was Anurag Basu born?
Anurag Basu was born in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.
What movies or shows has Anurag Basu been in?
Anurag Basu has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include Jagga Jasoos (2017), Barfi! (2012), I Am (2011), Kites (2010), Ganda Hendathi (2006).
What is Anurag Basu known for?
Anurag Basu is primarily known as a director. Anurag Basu is an India television-advertiser, reality show-judge, director, actor, screenwriter and producer. Basu achieved initial success with his films tackling the themes of passion…
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