Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Filmmaker Mukul Anand's Life and Unfinished Film
Imagine a person who loved making movies, but first had to sell things to help his family.
That person was Mukul Anand.
He became a famous director in Bollywood, especially known for making films with Amitabh Bachchan, like 'Agneepath' and 'Hum.'
He was working on his biggest movie, 'Dus,' but sadly passed away before it was finished.
This movie was going to be about the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Mukul's unfinished work left a lasting impact on the Hindi film industry, and he also helped launch the careers of new music talent.
Mukul Anand initially sold lamp shades before becoming a film director.
He directed three successful films with Amitabh Bachchan: Agneepath, Hum, and Khuda Gawah.
Anand's most ambitious project, 'Dus,' remained unfinished after his death.
The film 'Dus' was to star several prominent actors, including Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.
Anand's nephew, Siddharth Anand, also became a successful filmmaker.
- Who
- Mukul Anand, a Bollywood filmmaker
- What
- A retrospective on the life and career of Mukul Anand, known for his work with Amitabh Bachchan and his unfinished film 'Dus'.
- When
- Died in 1997
- Where
- Mumbai, India, and Utah, USA (for the filming of 'Dus')
- Why
- Highlight his career and legacy, including his impact on Hindi cinema.
- Profession
- Filmmaker
- Died At
- Age 46, Heart Attack
- Breakthrough Films
- Agneepath, Hum, Khuda Gawah
- Unfinished Film
- Dus
Sources
‘Shashi Kapoor cut eight-hour shift to two, Rishi Kapoor said he’d leave by 6 pm’: Tinnu Anand recalls having a nervous breakdown directing them
