Actors Who Have Turned Directors: Performers Who Have Successfully Stepped Behind the Camera

Shah Rukh Khan made his directorial debut with the 2010 film 'My Name Is Khan', which he also starred in.

Farhan Akhtar's 2013 film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', based on the life of Indian athlete Milkha Singh, was a critical and commercial success.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2015 film 'Bajirao Mastani', starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra, was a historical epic that received critical acclaim.

Suresh Triveni's 2017 film 'Tumhari Sulu', starring Vidya Balan, was a comedy-drama that won the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Shoojit Sircar's 2018 film 'October', starring Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu, was a romantic drama that received critical acclaim.

Zoya Akhtar's 2019 film 'Gully Boy', starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was a musical drama that won the Filmfare Award for Best Film.

Anubhav Sinha's 2020 film 'Thappad', starring Taapsee Pannu and Pavail Gulati, was a drama that addressed the issue of domestic violence.

Laxman Utekar's 2021 film 'Mimi', starring Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi, was a comedy-drama that explored the issue of surrogacy.

Nagraj Manjule's 2022 film 'Jhund', starring Amitabh Bachchan, was a sports drama based on the life of Vijay Barse, a Nagpur-based sports teacher.

Nitesh Tiwari's 2023 film 'Bawaal', starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, is a romantic drama that is scheduled to be released in theaters.

Amit V Masurkar is known for his films that often explore social issues, such as 'Masaan' and 'Newton'.

Mani Ratnam is known for his unique style of filmmaking, often characterized by long takes and unconventional storytelling.

Karan Johar is known for his films that often deal with themes of love, loss, and relationships.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is known for his films that often explore the lives of ordinary people in small towns and villages.

Zoya Akhtar is known for his films that often feature strong female characters and explore issues related to gender and equality.