5 directors who made an impact with their debut films

5 directors who made an impact with their debut films instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Athulya Published May 08, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Meghna Gulzar Meghna Gulzar made her directorial debut in 2002 with Filhaal. It boldly explored the then-taboo topic of surrogacy an issue rarely addressed in Indian cinema [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Neeraj Pandey His debut film A Wednesday was a taut and gripping thriller that has since earned its place among the finest films ever made in the country [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Zoya Akhtar She made an impressive directorial debut with Luck by Chance, a film that stood out for its fresh perspective and layered storytelling [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Farhan Akhtar He made a groundbreaking entry into Indian cinema with his directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai, a film that redefined storytelling for a new generation [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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