Tanveer Khan
Tanveer Khan is an Indian director, best known for Tamil cinema. Tanveer Khan began their career in 1994. With 30 credits to their name, Tanveer Khan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 30+ years, Tanveer Khan's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
Biography
Tanveer Khan was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and dialogue writer who worked primarily in Hindi cinema, beginning his career as a writer before transitioning to directing. He made his directorial debut with Madhoshi (2004), a psychological thriller starring Bipasha Basu and John Abraham, followed by the crime thriller Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante (2006) featuring Irrfan Khan and Konkona Sen Sharma. His films explored psychological and suspense-driven narratives, with Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante earning a notably higher critical reception (IMDb 6.3) than his other directorial efforts. Khan also had a prolific writing career spanning the 1990s, with dialogue credits on hit films including Raja (1995), Ishq (1997), and Suhaag (1994), before his death on December 19, 2017 after a battle with cancer.
Career Milestones
Screenwriting debut with Bollywood production
View film →Directorial debut with crime thriller
View film →Directed romantic comedy featuring Kangana Ranaut and Sagarika Ghatge
View film →Tanveer Khan by the Numbers
If you watched every Tanveer Khan film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 11 hours. Most-paired with Shweta Tiwari — 2 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Tanveer Khan has worked most frequently with Shweta Tiwari (2 films).
