Personal details
- Birth Date: 1980-06-13
- Birth Location: Kapurthala, Punjab, India
- Professions: Producer, Director, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kanu’s got this wild energy about him—he’s one of those filmmakers who just doesn’t play by the rules, you know? The dude’s racked up a bunch of awards, and honestly, it shows. Before he even had a shot at directing his own film, he was right there in the trenches with Dibaker Banerjee, the man behind Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! That movie’s basically a cult classic at this point, and Kanu soaked up all that chaos and creativity like a sponge. Not to mention, he co-wrote Love, Sex aur Dhokha, which, let’s be real, was way ahead of its time for Indian cinema. Then he dropped his directorial debut, Titli, and wow—talk about making a splash. The film didn’t just make the rounds, it owned them. We’re talking international film festivals from Melbourne to Rio, Zurich, Hamburg, BFI London... you name it, Titli was probably there, turning heads. It even snagged a nod for the Caméra d'Or at Cannes in 2014, and get this—it was the only Indian feature in the lineup that year. That’s no small feat. Kanu’s work isn’t just about showing off technical skills or ticking boxes for critics; he’s got this knack for digging into uncomfortable truths and serving them raw. No wonder people can’t stop talking about him. If you haven’t checked out his stuff yet, you’re missing out.
Honestly, barely anyone talks about this, but the dude’s the son of Lalit Behl—yeah, that’s a big deal if you’re into Indian cinema families. There’s this unspoken thing in Bollywood where lineage kinda decides your street cred, and he’s got it in spades. You’ll spot that understated intensity in his performances, probably something he picked up from watching his dad work, no lie. It’s not just about the last name, though—he’s got his own flavor, a bit more offbeat, not your typical larger-than-life hero material. The roles he picks? Always a little left of center, maybe even awkward at times, but that’s what makes him stand out. People who know, know. There’s this almost indie vibe about him that’s hard to fake, and honestly, it’s refreshing. So yeah, the Behl legacy quietly keeps rolling, one unconventional role at a time.
June 13, 1980
Konidela Ram Charan
Kapurthala, Punjab, India
45 years old