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Abbas–Mustan are an Indian filmmaker duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, working in
Hindi cinema Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood". The in ...
known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in with dark-lighted themes.


Early life and career

Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla they began their career with as an editor in films. They later joined as assistant director with Govindbhai Patel to do several films. When Patel refused an opportunity to direct Gujarati film ''Sajan Tara Sambharana'' (1985), Abbas–Mustan received their first break to direct the movie, launching their career. Their first Hindi movie as directors was '' Agneekaal'' in 1990. Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called ''Burmawalla Partners''. Asian Academy of Film & Television honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film and Television Club.


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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Abbas Mustan Hindi-language film directors Dawoodi Bohras Indian filmmaking duos 20th-century births Living people Year of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Indian people 21st-century Indian people Film directors from Gujarat