Anurag Basu - A Lifestory
A Master Storyteller who Transforms Adversity into Art
Anurag Basu, born on May 8, 1974, in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, grew up in a culturally rich family that inspired his passion for storytelling. Initially pursuing engineering, he shifted to filmmaking, starting with television hits like Tara and Koshish... Ek Asha. His Bollywood journey began as a ghost director for Kucch To Hai (2003), with Murder (2004) marking his first major success. Diagnosed with leukemia during the filming of Tumsa Nahin Dekha (2004), Basu's resilience shone as he directed from his hospital bed. Known for visually striking films like Gangster (2006), Life in a... Metro (2007), Barfi! (2012), and Ludo (2020), Basu's works explore complex emotions with humor and depth. Married to Tani Basu, a frequent collaborator, he thrives on improvisation and real-life inspirations, cementing his legacy as a bold and versatile filmmaker.
