Tarun Dudeja Explained

Tarun Dudeja is an Indian film director, writer and actor. He is known for directing the film Dhak Dhak.

Career

In 2023, Tarun directed Dhak Dhak, a film that focuses on the journey and self-discovery of its four female protagonists. It initially received lukewarm response during its theatrical release, but then the film found a substantial audience following its release on OTT.[1] Following the success of Dhak Dhak on digital platforms, Tarun confirmed the development of a sequel.

Tarun collaborated with Ishita Moitra on the screenplay of Bad Newz.[2]

Filmography

Year !rowspan=2
Film Credit asNotes
DirectorWriter
2020Unpaused[3]
2022Jugaadistan
2023Dhak DhakDebut as director
2024Bad Newz
As actor!Year!Film!Notes
2019Gandii BaatSeason 3, Episode 3 - "Sonam Chadh Gayi"
2020Shrikant Bashir
2024Bad Newz

Accolades

List of Tarun Dudeja awards and nominations
YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Filmfare Awards
2024Best StoryDhak Dhak[4]
Best Debut Director

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-02-15 . Exclusive: Director Tarun Dudeja confirms Dhak Dhak 2 . 2024-07-13 . Hindustan Times . en.
  2. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2024-07-08 . EXCLUSIVE: Writer Tarun Dudeja talks about Katrina Kaif joke in Bad Newz and hints at a potential sequel; explains why Vicky Kaushal-starrer wasn’t titled Good Newwz 2: "What unfolds in the story can’t be good news for anyone" 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama . 2024-07-13 . en.
  3. Web site: Ramnath . Nandini . 2020-12-18 . ‘Unpaused’ review: Amazon Prime Video anthology film finds the rainbow in the Covid-19 storm . 2024-07-13 . Scroll.in . en.
  4. News: Winners of the 69th Filmfare Awards 2024. 29 January 2024. Filmfare. 29 January 2024. en.