Umesh Bansal

Umesh Bansal’s name pops up more and more in those Bollywood circles, right? He’s not exactly a household name—yet—but with Deva (2025), Vedaa (2024), and Kapkapiii (2025) on his slate, he’s making waves in a big way. The guy’s got a knack for picking projects that don’t just blend into the background. Deva, for example, is already getting buzz for its slick direction and tense, emotional beats. People who’ve caught early teasers keep talking about how raw and grounded it feels—nothing too glossy or over-the-top, just honest drama with a punch. Vedaa, on the other hand, throws you headfirst into a world where nothing is black-and-white. It’s all about those messy moral choices, the kind that make you squirm. There’s action, but it doesn’t feel like mindless spectacle. There’s something about the way Bansal handles complicated characters—he lets them be flawed, real, sometimes even unlikeable. You don’t get that too often in mainstream stuff. And then there’s Kapkapiii, which honestly feels like a total curveball from him. Horror-comedy isn’t easy to pull off without falling flat, but early word is that the film’s got some genuine laughs and a few jump scares that’ll get even the bravest folks clutching their popcorn. Bansal’s sense of timing and his weird, offbeat humor seem to give the movie its own flavor. Bottom line: if you’re bored of cookie-cutter Bollywood flicks, keep an eye on Umesh Bansal. He might just surprise you.