Tarun Dudeja is an Indian film director, writer and actor. He is known for directing the film Dhak Dhak.
Career
In 2023, Tarun directed Dhak Dhak, a film that focuses on the journey and self-discovery of its four female protagonists. It initially received lukewarm response during its theatrical release, but then the film found a substantial audience following its release on OTT. Following the success of Dhak Dhak on digital platforms, Tarun confirmed the development of a sequel.
Tarun collaborated with Ishita Moitra on the screenplay of Bad Newz.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Credit as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 2020 | Unpaused | No | Yes | |
| 2022 | Jugaadistan | No | Yes | |
| 2023 | Dhak Dhak | Yes | No | Debut as director |
| 2024 | Bad Newz | No | Yes | |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gandii Baat | Season 3, Episode 3 - "Sonam Chadh Gayi" |
| 2020 | Shrikant Bashir | |
| 2024 | Bad Newz |
Accolades
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | ||||
| 2024 | Best Story | Dhak Dhak | Nominated | |
| Best Debut Director | Won | |||
References
- ^ "Exclusive: Director Tarun Dudeja confirms Dhak Dhak 2". Hindustan Times. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-07-08). "EXCLUSIVE: Writer Tarun Dudeja talks about Katrina Kaif joke in Bad Newz and hints at a potential sequel; explains why Vicky Kaushal-starrer wasn't titled Good Newwz 2: "What unfolds in the story can't be good news for anyone" 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- Ramnath, Nandini (2020-12-18). "'Unpaused' review: Amazon Prime Video anthology film finds the rainbow in the Covid-19 storm". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- "Winners of the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024". Filmfare. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
External links
- Tarun Dudeja at IMDb