Alok De

Alok De—now there’s a name that pops up in some absolute bangers of Indian cinema. The guy’s credits are wild. Take Koi... Mil Gaya (2003). That’s the film where Hrithik Roshan basically channels his inner E.T., but with more dancing and, honestly, a way better soundtrack. The whole alien-meets-small-town-boy thing? Classic. Alok De was right there behind the scenes, helping bring that sci-fi magic to life, which, let’s be real, was a game-changer for Bollywood at the time. Fast forward to Neerja (2016), and, wow, what a switch-up. This one’s all about real-life heroism—Sonam Kapoor playing Neerja Bhanot, the badass flight attendant who saved a ton of lives during a hijacking. It’s tense, emotional, and, yeah, totally gripping from start to finish. Alok’s involvement in a film like that? It just shows his range. The dude’s not afraid to jump genres. And then you’ve got Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). Now, if you’ve never seen it, you’re missing out. It’s gritty, violent, darkly funny, and, honestly, a bit of a wild ride through the world of feuding crime families. The movie’s almost legendary now, and it’s not just because of the story—it’s about how it all came together. Alok De’s fingerprints are all over these films, whether it’s science fiction, a biographical thriller, or a full-blown gangster epic. That versatility? Super rare.