Prashant Sharma

Prashant Sharma’s name might not blast from every billboard, but if you’ve been paying attention to Indian cinema over the past decade or so, you’ve probably stumbled across his work—sometimes in the most unexpected places. Let’s start with Dabangg (2010), a film that basically redefined what “masala blockbuster” means for a whole generation. Sharma wasn’t the guy front and center, but he was there, weaving his own influence into the fabric of the movie—kind of like that secret ingredient in your grandmother’s legendary curry. The movie is a chaotic, swagger-filled ride through the underbelly of Uttar Pradesh, with Salman Khan’s Chulbul Pandey as the main attraction. But the thing is, a film like Dabangg is a team sport, and Sharma played his position like a pro. Jump to 24 (2016), and suddenly you’re in a whole different universe. This one’s a slick, sci-fi flick, all time-travel, gadgets, and edge-of-your-seat plot twists. Sharma’s fingerprints are here too, helping bring a bit of that high-octane energy and clever narrative flip-flops that keep you guessing ‘til the last scene. Not everyone can pivot from small-town cops to mind-bending sci-fi, but that’s Sharma for you—never afraid to mess with genres or expectations. And then, Sikandar (2025) looms on the horizon. Not much has leaked yet, which, let’s be honest, just makes people more curious. If Sharma’s past projects are anything to go by, Sikandar’s probably set to toss a grenade into what we think we know about Indian film. The guy’s got range, guts, and a knack for picking stories that stick with you.