Indra Kumar is an Indian director and producer best known for directing the Bollywood film series ‘Dhamaal’ (2007).
Wiki/Biography
Indra Irani was born on February 9 in Botad, Gujarat, India. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Indra attended secondary school at Utpal Shanghvi Global School, Mumbai and higher secondary school at Ascend International School, Mumbai.
Old picture of Indra Kumar with his wife
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 3″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Indra Kumar (centre), his wife, and daughter Shweta Kumar
Family
Indra Kumar belongs to a Parsi family in Mumbai.
Parents & Siblings
Indra was born to a Persian father and a Hindu mother. Indra Kumar’s father, Faredoon Irani, conducts the drama troupe. His mother, Shaguna Irani, is a theater artiste. Indra Kumar has three younger sisters named Aruna Irani, Surekha, and Chetna. Indra Kumar’s older sister, Aruna Irani, is an Indian actress. Surekha, his second sister, married a banker. His younger sister, Chetna, is married to a sound recordist. Indra Kumar has four brothers named Firoz Irani, Adi Irani, Balraj Irani, and Ratan Irani. Firoz Irani and Adi Irani are actors. Brothers Indra, Balraj Irani and Ratan Irani are film producers. In an interview, Indra Kumar spoke about his sister, Aruna Irani, and said that after her mother’s death, Aruna used to take care of the family. Indra said,
If I am at this stage today, then all credit goes to my sister Aruna Irani. After our mother’s death in childhood, our sister Aruna Irani raised seven siblings. To me, she is nothing less than a goddess. Even today when I see a woman working, my head bows in respect.”
Indra Irani with her siblings
Wife & Children
Indra Kumar is married to Bina Kumar. Indra Irani has two daughters Shweta Kumar, who is an Indian actress and Taniya Kumar, who is an assistant director. He has a son named Aman Indra Kumar.
Indra Irani with his family
Other relatives
Indra Kumar’s brother-in-law, Kuku Kohli, is a director and writer.
Aruna Irani and her husband, Kuku Kohli
religion
Indra Kumar is a Hindu.
Career
As a director
In 1990, Indra Kumar made his directorial debut with the Hindi film Dil.
Hindi movie poster Dil (1990)
In 1992, he directed the Hindi film Beta. In the late 1990s, Indra worked as a director for many Hindi films such as Raja (1995), Ishq (1997), and Mann (1999). In 2007, Indra directed the critically acclaimed comedy Dhamaal. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Aashish Chaudhary, Arshad Warsi, and Javed Jaffrey. After that, Indra directed many Hindi films such as Grand Masti (2013), Great Grand Masti (2016), and Thank God (2022).
Indra Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Rakul Preet Singh during the promotion of their film
As a publisher
Indra Kumar has produced many Hindi films such as Mohabbat (1985), Kasam (1988), Daddy Cool: Join the fun (2009), and Thank God (2022).
As an actor
In 1968, Indra Kumar made his acting debut with the Hindi film Kismat. After that, Indra worked in various Gujarati films such as Gangapur Ni Ganga (1980), Charotar Ni Champa (1982), and Footpath Ni Rani (1984).
Hindi movie poster Kismat (1968)
Controversy
Case filed against Indra Kumar’s film Thank You (2022)
In 2022, a police case was filed against Indra Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Sidharth Malhotra for their Hindi film Thank God, alleging that the film hurt the religious sentiments of the Kayastha community. According to sources, the case was filed after Himanshu Sharma, an advocate in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, filed a petition in the Jaunpur Civil Court. In the petition filed, Srivastava said that Ajay Devgn, who plays Chitragupta in the film, was seen using objectionable language in one of the scenes of the film. The petition read,
Chitragupta is considered the Lord of Karma and keeps a record of one’s good and bad deeds. Such a depiction of God can create an unpleasant situation because it hurts religious sentiments.”
Indra Kumar faces backlash for recreating Mungda from album Total Dhamaal (2019)
In 2019, Indra Kumar and the music composer faced severe backlash from the audience for recreating the song Mungda from the Hindi film Total Dhamaal (2019). The song is a composition of Helen’s song from the movie Inkaar (1977). It was composed by music composer Rajesh Roshan and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and her sister Usha Mangeshkar. In an interview, music director Rajesh Roshan and singers Usha and Lata Mangeshkar slammed the composer for ripping off their classics. Later, in an interview, Indra Kumar answered all the accusations and said,
The lack of originality and talent in music is an understatement. We do not need to take their consent. When ‘Neend Churayi Meri’ was remade no one came to me for approval. The rights belong to the music labels, and they have the right to do what they want. There is no harm in following trends. This generation has lost those beautiful songs. Our job is to deliver gems to them. Today’s generation does not realize it. My kids had never heard the original until I made them hear the new version, and they loved it.”
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, Indra Kumar spoke about his film Thank You (2022) and revealed that people warned him about his decision to cast Sidharth Malhotra in the film as the actor had no track record in the comedy genre. While discussing the same, Indra Kumar said,
What he has done in this film, the reaction, he has done it beautifully. People will ask me earlier, why can he make jokes? And I told them he could, 100%. People doubt you?” And the director quips, “Not me, him,” “He’s never done comedy, he’s a sweet boy.”
- In an interview, Indra Kumar talked about his career as a director and said that he regrets not working with Amitabh Bachchan. Indra said,
I regret not working with Shri Amitabh Bachchan,”. “Actually it was my mistake to decide to start two films at the same time…Ishq and Rishta. So I hurriedly signed Amitabh Bachchan for Rishta. Ishq was already on the floor, while we did muhurat Rishta. That’s when I realized I wouldn’t be able to handle two films at once. It all happened because of me…it was my mistake. But Amitabh Bachchan was very considerate and told me “theek hai aap Ishq kar lijiye tab tak main Mrutyudaata ki shooting complete kar leta hoon.”
- Indra Kumar, during an interview, said that his favorite actor is Riteish Deshmukh.
- He is often seen consuming alcohol on various occasions.
Indra Kumar holds a glass of wine
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