Abhishek Shah

Abhishek Shah
Born (1982-11-29) 29 November 1982
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
EducationGujarat University
OccupationsDirector
screenwriter
producer
writer
Years active2014–present
Spouse
Tejal Panchasara
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(m. 2007)​

Abhishek Shah (born 29 November 1982) is an Indian filmmaker, writer, director and producer known from his work in Gujarati films and theatre. His movies and plays revolve around significant social issues.

Career

He started working as a casting director in Gujarati cinema.[1] In 2019, he made his directorial debut with the Gujarati film Hellaro,[2] which he co-produced under his banner Harfanmaula Films in association with Saarthi Productions.[3]

In 2025, he directed Umbarro, a comedy drama following seven women from rural Gujarat on their first trip to London.[3][4][5]

His third feature, Dhabkaaro (2026), which he also wrote, stars Deven Bhojani and Aarjav Trivedi, with Kumud Mishra and Tejal Panchasara in supporting roles. It was produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in association with The Moving Manch and Harfanmaula Films, marking Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment's first Gujarati-language production. The film was released on 1 May 2026, coinciding with Gujarat Foundation Day.[3]

Awards and nominations

Abhishek Shah's Debutant film, Hellaro[6][7][8][9][10][11] won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film[12] at the 66th National Film Awards.[13][14] It was officially selected as the opening film at Indian Panorama at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The film was nominated for the 'Best Debut Award' at the Mahatma Gandhi Afro Asian Film Award for the year 2020. He was nominated for the Best Director Award at the Gujarat State Film Awards 2019 and the Best Writer Award at the Critics Choice Film Awards for the year 2019.[15][16][2]

Filmography

As a director

References

  1. ↑ "Post-Diwali releases work for Gujarati films, here's why". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Abhishek Shah's 'Hellaro' to re-release in theatres, celebs excited!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "Dhabkaaro trailer: Abhishek Shah Blends Human Emotions With A Pinch Of Humour In Social Drama Headlined By Deven Bhojani". ETV Bharat. 11 April 2026. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Adalja, Archana (11 February 2025). "Gujarati Film Umbarro Premiers in the US After International Success". News India Times.
  5. ↑ Chauhan, Kajal (10 December 2024). "અભિષેક શાહની ફિલ્મ 'Umbaro' નું ટીઝર રીલિઝ, સાત મહિલાઓ પર આધારિત ફિલ્મ આ તારીખે સિનેમાઘરોમાં મચાવશે ધમાલ". Gujarati Jagran.
  6. ↑ "I am ecstatic to know that Hellaro has been selected for Cannes, but I will miss attending it: Abhishek Shah". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Director Abhishek Shah's 'Hellaro' gets selected as an official entrant at the Cannes Film Festival". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "'Hellaro' song 'Asvaar' is all about festive spirit". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "'Hellaro's' new song 'Vaagyo Re Dhol' is a foot-tapping number". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "Income tax Employees Federation, Ahmedabad to hold a special screening of Hellaro on Women's Day". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "The year that was: Gujarat celebs who owned 2019". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  12. ↑ "I am happy that Gujarati cinema will now be recognised nationwide: Abhishek Shah". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  13. ↑ Kaushik, Krishn (10 August 2019). "66th National Film Awards: Gujarati movie 'Hellaro' gets best film honour". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  14. ↑ Kaushik, Divya; Lal, Niharika. "The josh was high among the National Film Awards winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  15. ↑ "Hellaro wins yet another prestigious award". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  16. ↑ Das, Soumitra. "Hellaro wins four awards at the Critics Choice Film Awards". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
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