Abhishek Chaubey

Writer · Born 30 March 1977 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India · 10 credits in the Movie Owl catalogue

7 of Abhishek Chaubey’s films and series stream in Sweden right now — 4 on Netflix and 3 on Prime Video. Highest rated available: Omkara (2006) ★ 8.0.

Abhishek Chaubey (born 30 March 1977) is an Indian director, screenwriter and film producer known for his works in Hindi cinema.

He began his career as an associate director and co-writer to Vishal Bhardwaj for his debut Makdee (2002). He went on to assist him in his subsequent films, and most notably co-wrote Vishal's trendsetting Omkara (2006) and Kaminey (2009). Abhishek's directorial debut, the dark comedy Ishqiya (2010) and its sequel Dedh Ishqiya (2014), both starring Naseeruddin Shah received rave reviews. His following film, Udta Punjab (2016), highlighted the heroin epidemic in Punjab and was released to critical acclaim. His next directorial venture Sonchiriya (2019) presented a rooted tale set in Chambal and released to positive reviews from critics.

Directing

• Ray (2021)
• Udta Punjab (2016)
• Dedh Ishqiya (2014)
• Ankahi Kahaniya (2021)
• Ishqiya (2010)

Writing

• Udta Punjab (2016)
• Dedh Ishqiya (2014)
• Omkara (2006)
• Ishqiya (2010)

Producing

• Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders (2025)

Not streaming in Sweden right now

• Kaminey (2009)
• A Death in the Gunj (2016)
• Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
• Sonchiriya (2019)
• Sharmaji Namkeen (2022)
• Killer Soup (2024)
• The Blue Umbrella (2007)
• Satluj (2026)
• Monsoon Walk (2024)
• Ballia
• The Sleepwalkers (2020)
• Blood Brothers (2007)