| Intro | Filmmaker |
| Is |
Film director Author Screenwriter |
| From | India |
| Type |
Film, TV, Stage & Radio Literature |
| Gender | male |
Vijay Krishna Acharya a.k.a. Victor or Viktor Acharya (born 1968), is an Indian dialogue, screenplay, story writer and lyricist. He is known as the writer for all three films of the Dhoom franchise, especially the third instalment Dhoom 3 which he directed. He currently works under the Yash Raj banner, which is one of the most popular Bollywood production houses.
Early life and education
He attended Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Kanpur. He is an English Literature graduate from Kirori Mal College, Delhi.
When he came to Mumbai, his first assignment in Bollywood was to assist Kundan Shah on Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.
He loves the works of Quentin Tarantino, Woody Allen and Patrice Leconte.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Dhoom | Dialogue, screenplay and story writer |
| 2005 | Bluffmaster! | Lyricist of the song “Daard” |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | Dialogue and screenplay writer |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | Dialogue writer |
| 2007 | Guru | Dialogue writer |
| 2008 | Tashan | Lyricist of the songs “Bachchan Pande Ka Tashan”, “Bhaiyyaji Ka Tashan”, “Jimmy Ka Tashan” and “Pooja Ka Tashan”; dialogue, screenplay and story writer and director |
| 2010 | Raavan | Dialogue writer |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | Dialogue, screenplay, lyricist, story writer and director |
| 2018 | Thugs Of Hindostan | Dialogue, screenplay, story writer and director |
TV shows
His first independent spoof was Channel Mast on VI TV, by the late director Sudhanshu Mishra. His other spoofs include Ramkhilavan CM and Family, Public Hai Sab Jaanti Hai and Krishna Sharma CA, which later gave shape to Krishna Arjun. He has written scripts for and directed Hindi shows including Just Mohabbat, Life Nahin Hai Laddoo, Son Pari, Shaka Laka Boom Boom and Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.