Indian actresses who turned filmmakers

By Mansi Mathur

Konkana Sen Sharma

Lust Stories 2 director Konkana, 43, made her directorial debut with the film ‘A Death in the Gunj’ in 2017.

Hema Malini

She directed the 1992 film Dil Aashna Hai, starring Divya Bharti and Shah Rukh Khan in the leading roles. Later, she even directed Mohini (1995).

Neena Gupta

This popular actress has directed successful TV series, such as Saans in 1999, Siski (2000) and Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr (2004).

Revathi

Known for her acting in Alia Bhatt starrer 2 States, Salaam Venky director Revathi has also directed Mitr, My Friend (2002 and Phir Milenge (2004).

Kangana Ranaut

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) director Ranaut will next portray former PM of India, Indira Gandhi in her directorial project, Emergency.

Pooja Bhatt

She made her directorial debut with Paap in 2004, starring John Abraham. She has also made Holiday (2006), Dhokha (2007), and Jism 2 (2012).

Nandita Das

Her directorial debut Firaaq (2008), premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Her second film as a director was Manto (2018).