Vishal Bhardwaj
Film director and composer, Haider

Born
August 4th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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An Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, music composer, and playback singer, contributed significantly to Hindi cinema. Directed acclaimed films such as 'Maqbool', 'Omkara', and 'Haider', which showcased adaptations of Shakespeare's works. Composed music for various films, blending traditional Indian music with contemporary styles. Received multiple National Film Awards for contributions to Indian cinema and music.
Directed 'Haider', an adaptation of 'Hamlet'
Composed award-winning scores for multiple films
Received National Film Awards for 'Omkara' and 'Maqbool'
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