Akshat Ghildial

Akshat Ghildial’s name keeps popping up for a reason—this guy’s got a knack for weaving stories that leave a mark. Take Badhaai Ho, for instance. That film just flipped the “middle-class embarrassment” trope on its head, right? When a grown man’s parents announce they're expecting, you’d think it’s all slapstick, but nope, Ghildial’s writing turns it into this hilarious, awkward, and honestly kind of touching ride. Every character feels real, from the constantly mortified son to the nosy neighbors. It’s a proper slice-of-life comedy that actually gets what family chaos looks like. Then there’s Badhaai Do, which... wow, talk about tackling taboos. Instead of repeating the same old formula, Ghildial dives into the complexities of lavender marriages in India. He brings out these characters who are trapped by social expectations, but there’s still humor and warmth. The dialogue’s sharp, the situations are painfully relatable or hilariously absurd, sometimes both at once. It doesn’t preach, just shows people trying to figure stuff out. And if you thought he was stuck in the dramedy zone, check out The Night Manager. Not your typical Ghildial territory—espionage, double lives, the whole shebang. The writing keeps things tense, mysterious, and a little bit glamorous in a gritty way. You can see his range—he’s not afraid to jump genres and still nail the emotional beats. Ghildial’s scripts don’t just tell stories, they poke at you, make you laugh, cringe, or hold your breath. That’s his thing: finding the human mess in every setup.