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- Professions: Editor, Editorial Department
Hussain A. Burmawala, honestly, the guy’s practically a legend in Bollywood editing circles. If you’ve ever sat glued to your seat during a suspenseful chase scene or gasped when the plot twisted outta nowhere, there’s a decent chance Hussain’s handiwork was involved. Take Aitraaz (2004) for instance—pure courtroom drama mixed with sizzling chemistry and crazy plot turns. Burmawala’s editing kept that thing tight, made every accusation sting, and every reveal hit just right. You could almost feel the tension oozing off the screen. But rewind to Baazigar (1993)—man, talk about a ride. Shah Rukh Khan at his most unhinged, a revenge plot that zigzags between love and darkness, all sliced together with a kind of energy that doesn’t let you breathe. Those transitions? Those flashbacks? That’s Burmawala making sure you’re always on your toes, never quite sure who’s about to get double-crossed. Then there’s Ajnabee (2001)—a full-blown thriller with shady neighbors, swapped identities, and enough red herrings to feed a flock of seagulls. The editing, sharp as ever, keeps you second-guessing everyone’s motives. It’s not just about cutting scenes; the way Burmawala paces the reveals, the tension, the whole vibe—yeah, it’s a huge part of why these films are basically Bollywood classics now. Dude’s an editing wizard, honestly.
refrencennAbbas and Mustan, those dudes behind all those twisty Bollywood thrillers? Well, their brother Hussain is part of the crew too—he edits pretty much all their movies. Seriously, if you’ve watched any of those old-school suspense flicks, chances are he’s the one who made the cuts. The family’s got this reputation for making films with crazy plot twists, wild reveals, and that over-the-top drama you can’t help but love. They usually work together, keeping everything tight-knit and bringing that classic Abbas-Mustan flavor—think white suits and sunglasses, you know the vibe. Hussain’s editing style is all about keeping you guessing till the last second. No joke, their movies wouldn’t be the same without his touch. That whole family is basically a staple of the Bollywood thriller scene, and honestly, they’ve set the bar for what a masala mystery should feel like.
Konidela Ram Charan