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Ashim Ahluwalia

Ashim Ahluwalia

Director & actor · Mumbai, India

Ashim Ahluwalia is a Mumbai-based filmmaker whose provocative, genre-bending films have helped define a new wave of Indian cinema.

His directorial debut, JOHN & JANE, premiered at the Toronto and Berlin film festivals in 2006 and became the first Indian film to receive a theatrical release from HBO Films. His second feature, MISS LOVELY (2012), premiered in Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival and unearthed India’s underground sex horror cinema, while also reviving forgotten figures like disco singer Rupa.

Where to start: Unidentified Actress.

As director 8

As actor 1

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Ashim Ahluwalia movie?

By viewer score, Unidentified Actress at 0.0/10.

What are Ashim Ahluwalia’s most popular movies?

The Field Guide to Evil.

How many movies has Ashim Ahluwalia made?

9 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 1 as actor.

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