Indian Actors Turned Screenwriters

Aamir Khan wrote and directed the 2007 film "Taare Zameen Par", which received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of a dyslexic child.

Ayushmann Khurrana co-wrote and starred in the 2012 comedy-drama "Vicky Donor", which dealt with the sensitive topic of sperm donation.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui wrote and directed the 2018 biographical drama "Manto", which explored the life and works of the controversial Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto.

Ayushmann Khurrana co-wrote and starred in the 2019 comedy-drama "Bala", which dealt with the issue of premature balding in men.

Kriti Sanon co-wrote and starred in the 2021 comedy-drama "Mimi", which dealt with the issue of surrogacy.

R. Madhavan wrote and directed the 2022 biographical drama "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect", which explored the life and achievements of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan.

Ayushmann Khurrana co-wrote and starred in the 2022 comedy-drama "Doctor G", which dealt with the issue of gender discrimination in the medical profession.

Akshay Kumar co-wrote and starred in the 2023 comedy-drama "Selfiee", which dealt with the issue of a superstar's fan becoming his rival.

Ranbir Kapoor co-wrote and starred in the 2023 comedy-drama "Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar", which dealt with the issue of love and relationships in the modern age.

Pulkit Samrat co-wrote and starred in the 2023 comedy-drama "Fukrey 3", which continued the story of the four friends from the previous two installments.

Vijay Raaz wrote and directed the 2023 biographical drama "Gandhi Talks", which explored the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.