While actors, script, and production are integral to a successful film, this is not all. Top-notch directorial skills are as much required to make a film a masterpiece. Furthermore, to say that filmmaking overall is an “art” would not be so wrong. The Indian film industry is blessed with plenty of marvelous film directors. The empire that they have created for themselves is beyond praiseworthy. Today, we have shortlisted some of those great film directors for you. If you are curious about the most impactful film directors in India, then you are at the right place. From Karan Johar to Zoya Akhtar, check out this interesting list.
1. Karan Johar
Karan Johar is a man of many talents. Furthermore, what is worth noting is that he is one of the highest-paid filmmakers in India. As per the reports of CA knowledge, he, the head of Dharma Production, has built an empire of Rs 1640 crore. Sounds unbelievable? Well, it is true.
2. Rajkumar Hirani
Rajkumar Hirani is well known for giving some of the most impactful films of all time. 3 Idiots, PK, as well as Sanju, are to name a few. Furthermore, we all know that a maximum of these films are popular because of the social message that they provide. If you are curious to know about his net worth, it is Rs 1105 crore, as per CA knowledge. In addition, everyone is eagerly waiting for his upcoming collaboration with SRK in Dunki.
3. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
If the talk is about Indian directors, how can we go without mentioning Sanjay Leela Bhansali? Bhansali has bestowed the world with plenty of hits. Gangubai Kathiawadi, Padmaavat, as well as Bajirao Mastani are to name a few. Furthermore, as per the reports of ABP, the net worth of Sanjay Leela Bhansali is Rs 940 crore.
4. Anurag Kashyap
Anurag Kashyap is another one of the many well-renowned film directors in India. Apart from national accolades, this man has won plenty of international ones as well. Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is to name one. Furthermore, both as a director and producer, he has given amazing films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Queen, as well as The Lunchbox. All of his movies have created a home in the audience’s hearts. His net worth is as high as Rs 720 crore.
5. Kabir Khan
Kabir Khan is popularly known for his directorial work in films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, New York, as well as Ek Tha Tiger. With such blockbuster hits, Khan has created a niche for himself in B-town. Furthermore, with a net worth of Rs 300 crore, it won’t be wrong to say that he is one of the richest directors in India.
6. Rohit Shetty
Rohit Shetty has created a whole cop genre, and he aces in it like no one else. Singham, Sooryavanshi, as well as Simmba, are to name his impactful cop genre films. Furthermore, as per the reports of CA knowledge, his net worth is a massive sum of Rs 280 crores.
7. SS Rajamouli
Talking about the most impactful directors in India and not mentioning one from down south would be such a shame. SS Rajamouli is one of the finest directors of all time. He is the man behind the huge success of films like Baahubali and RRR. Furthermore, as per CA knowledge, this filmmaker has a net worth of Rs 158 crore.
8. Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is another gem from the South industry. However, what is noteworthy is that he has also contributed to Hindi films as well. Back in 2002, this man of directorial skills was awarded the Padma Shri. Furthermore, he has a massive net worth of Rs 130 crore. His recent work of art was none other than Ponniyin Selvan.
9. Zoya Akhtar
Zoya Akhtar is one female Indian director who has given plenty of astounding films. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, as well as Gully Boy are to name those films. Furthermore, as per ABP, she has a net worth of Rs 76 crore.
Which of these film directors in India are your favorite and why? Do tell us via the comments below.
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