Abbas–Mustan

Abbas–Mustan are an Indian filmmaker duo consisting of brothers Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mustan Alibhai Burmawalla, working in Hindi cinema known for directing stylish suspense, action and romantic thrillers in with dark-lighted themes.

Early life and career

Abbas Burmawalla, Mustan Burmawalla, and their brother Hussain Burmawalla they began their career with as an editor in films. They later joined as assistant director with Govindbhai Patel to do several films. When Patel refused an opportunity to direct Gujarati film Sajan Tara Sambharana, Abbas–Mustan received their first break to direct the movie, launching their career.
Their first Hindi movie as directors was Agneekaal in 1990. Since then, they have directed more than 14 Hindi movies. They eventually launched their own production house called Burmawalla Partners.
Asian Academy of Film & Television honored both of them with the Life Membership of International Film and Television Club.

Filmography

Year	Title	Directors	Producers	Notes
1985	Sajan Tara Sambharna			Gujarati film
1987	Moti Veerana Chowk			Gujarati film
1990	Agneekaal
1992	Khiladi			Core plot based on Khel Khel Mein, itself adaption of the French novel Good Children Don't Kill by Louis Thomas
1993	Baazigar			Loosely adapted from A Kiss Before Dying
1996	Daraar			Inspired by Sleeping with the Enemy
1998	Soldier
1999	Baadshah			Combined plot elements from Nick of Time and Rush Hour
2001	Chori Chori Chupke Chupke			Conceptual resemblance to Pretty Woman
2001	Ajnabee			Unofficial remake of Consenting Adults
2002	Humraaz			Loosely inspired by A Perfect Murder
2004	Taarzan: The Wonder Car			Loosely based on Christine
2004	Aitraaz			Drew heavily from Disclosure
2006	36 China Town			Adapted from the black comedy Once Upon a Crime
2007	Naqaab			Loosely inspired by Dot the I
2007	Evano Oruvan
2008	Race			Inspired by Goodbye Lover
2009	Life Partner
2012	Players			Official remake of The Italian Job
2013	Race 2
2015	Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
2017	Machine
2025	Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2