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Karan Boolani | |
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| Born | 5 October 1985 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, assistant director |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse |
Rhea Kapoor (m. 2021) |
| Relatives | Anil Kapoor (father-in-law) |
Karan Boolani (born 5 October 1985) is an Indian film director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema and streaming series. He made his feature directorial debut with the comedy Thank You for Coming (2023), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and explored themes of female pleasure and self-love.[1][2] Boolani previously directed episodes of the Netflix series Selection Day (2018–2019), adapted from Aravind Adiga's novel, and the Indian adaptation of 24 (2013).[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Boolani was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to a Sindhi family.[4] His father, Vijay Boolani, is a businessman, and his mother is Binu Boolani; he has a younger sister, Karishma Boolani, a sports scientist.[5] Initially studying business, he left due to financial constraints and began working at age 17 as a production assistant in advertising, producing over 500 commercials for brands like Google, Mastercard, and Nike across 38 countries by age 24.[6][7]
He earned a full scholarship for a Master's degree in Film and Television at Bond University, Australia.[6] His short film La Fourchette screened at international festivals and won Best Film at the New York Short Film Festival.[7] His documentary That Healing Feeling premiered at Sheffield DocFest and Hot Docs.[8]
Career
[edit]Boolani began as an assistant director on films like Aisha (2010) and Wake Up Sid (2009), both produced by his future wife, Rhea Kapoor.[9] In 2013, he directed episodes of the Indian adaptation of 24, starring Anil Kapoor.[3]
In 2018, Boolani directed and executive-produced six episodes of Netflix's Selection Day, an early Indian original based on Adiga's novel about cricket prodigies.[10][11][12] His feature debut, Thank You for Coming (2023), a comedy written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila, and Shibani Bedi. Produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, it premiered at TIFF and was released on 6 October 2023, grossing ₹5.25 crore in its opening weekend.[13][1][2] Boolani emphasized universal storytelling, avoiding gender-specific labels for the film.[14][7]
Personal life
[edit]Boolani met Rhea Kapoor on the set of Aisha in 2009 and began dating; they married on 14 August 2021 in a private Mumbai ceremony.[5][15][16] They celebrated their fourth anniversary in August 2025, with Anil Kapoor sharing a tribute on social media. They reside in Mumbai with their two dogs.[17]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Thank You for Coming | Director | Feature debut; TIFF premiere |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 24 (Indian series) | Director | 12 episodes; starring Anil Kapoor |
| 2018–2019 | Selection Day | Director, executive producer | Netflix; 6 episodes (Part 2) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'Thank You For Coming' Starring Bhumi Pednekar Heads To Toronto Film Festival". Deadline. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b "Bhumi Pednekar's Thank You For Coming premieres at TIFF 2023". Firstpost. 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b "24 India: Anil Kapoor on why the show is still relevant". Hindustan Times. 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Karan Boolani shares a throwback picture with wife Rhea Kapoor". India Forums. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b "Inside Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani's intimate wedding". Vogue India. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b "Karan Boolani on his journey from advertising to filmmaking". Campaign India. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ a b c "Karan Boolani on Thank You For Coming". Indian Express. 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "That Healing Feeling". Sheffield DocFest. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani: A timeline of their love story". Times of India. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Selection Day". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Selection Day". Netflix. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Selection Day review: A gripping tale of cricket and ambition". The Hindu. 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Thank You For Coming Box Office: Bhumi Pednekar starrer collects Rs. 5.25 cr in weekend". Bollywood Hungama. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Karan Boolani on Thank You For Coming: I didn't want to be part of the writing". Firstpost. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Rhea Kapoor, Karan Boolani wedding". Hindustan Times. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani: A timeline of their love story". Times of India. 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Rhea Kapoor shares a glimpse of her home with Karan Boolani". NDTV. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
External links
[edit]Category:Indian film directors Category:Indian male screenwriters Category:People from Mumbai Category:1985 births Category:Living people