Bollywood Writers, Directors Who Were Assistant Directors Before - Instant Bollywood

bollywood writers, directors who were assistant directors

zoya akhtar assisted Farhan Akhtar on Dil Chahta Hai & Lakshya

she worked as ad on Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan too

writer kanika dhillon started as a script supervisor & AD. Working on films like Om Shanti Om

ayan mukeriji worked with brother-in-law, Ashutosh Gowariker, on Swades

he was also an ad for Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

aditya chopra began working at 18, as an ad in father Yash Chopra’s films

he worked on films like chandni, lamhe and darr

reema kagti honed her skills on sets like Dil Chahta Hai and Lagaan

these filmmakers paid their dues before making their own mark!