Varun Grover

Varun Grover

Nascimento : 1980-01-26, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India

História

Varun Grover is an Indian stand-up comic, writer and poet. He won the award for Best Lyricist at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2015. He is also the co-creator of Aisi Taisi Democracy.

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Varun Grover
Varun Grover

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All India Rank
Lyricist
Vivek is 17, and as every middle-class family in India would attest, it is high time he was enrolled in coaching classes for the notoriously competitive entrance exams of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Vivek’s father, who sees an IIT degree as a moral certificate, ships his only son off to a residential preparatory school in Kota, the Mecca for IIT coaching. Over two years, Vivek goes through the motions of Indian adolescence, but it is his parents who do the growing up.
All India Rank
Screenplay
Vivek is 17, and as every middle-class family in India would attest, it is high time he was enrolled in coaching classes for the notoriously competitive entrance exams of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Vivek’s father, who sees an IIT degree as a moral certificate, ships his only son off to a residential preparatory school in Kota, the Mecca for IIT coaching. Over two years, Vivek goes through the motions of Indian adolescence, but it is his parents who do the growing up.
All India Rank
Director
Vivek is 17, and as every middle-class family in India would attest, it is high time he was enrolled in coaching classes for the notoriously competitive entrance exams of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Vivek’s father, who sees an IIT degree as a moral certificate, ships his only son off to a residential preparatory school in Kota, the Mecca for IIT coaching. Over two years, Vivek goes through the motions of Indian adolescence, but it is his parents who do the growing up.
Malaikottai Vaaliban
Lyricist
Malaikottai Vaaliban, an uncontested warrior proves himself to be a reigning hero across time and geographies, defeating every opponent he encounters. As Vaaliban continues his victorious journey along with his aids Chinnappaiyyan & Ayyanar meets Rangapattinam Rangarani, an ethereal dancer at a betting parlour in Nooraanathalayur. This is the moment that also invites Chamathakan, a villainous presence who will shadow Vaaliban through the rest of his journey. This group then proceed on journey with many twists and turns that leads Vaaliban to his ultimate challenge.
Destino Londres
Lyricist
Um ex-soldado guia quatro amigos em uma arriscada jornada para entrar no Reino Unido sem permissão, depois de não conseguirem passar pelo processo de imigração legal.
Three of Us
Dialogue
While grappling with early symptoms of dementia, Shailaja finds herself at the cusp of her past, present, and future. She decides to go on a trip to revisit her childhood before her memories ebb away. She embarks on a confrontational journey that makes her deal with questions related to a traumatic event in her childhood, the mundanity of her marriage, and the complexity of her future as she travels through the coastline of Konkan with her husband and childhood love.
Four Slippers
Screenplay
Young Rajat, caught fantasising in class, is humiliated by a sadistic teacher. Permanently welding education to a feeling of shame, this primal trauma hurls Rajat into a life of progressive social isolation and emotional corruption.
Qala
Lyricist
Haunted by her past, a talented singer with a rising career copes with the pressure of success, a mother's disdain and the voices of doubt within her.
Qala
Majrooh
Haunted by her past, a talented singer with a rising career copes with the pressure of success, a mother's disdain and the voices of doubt within her.
Mônica, O My Darling
Lyricist
Um especialista em robótica, contando com aliados improváveis e um plano diabólico e covarde, se envolve em um plano para efetuar o "assassinato perfeito". Nesse jogo, a sobrevivência é um elemento chave. E para planejar o melhor assassinato de todos os tempos, nessa comédia dramática - e sarcástica - o universo dos crimes de colarinho branco se tornará pequeno para as ambições do jovem.
Chakki
Lyricist
An extremely inflated electricity bill leads a small town flour mill owner to the darkest corners of the government office infested with corruption, inefficient officials and apathy of the worst kind.
Samrat Prithviraj
Lyricist
The true story of legendary Hindu warrior king "Prithviraj Chauhan" including his early military successes, love story with Sanyogita & clashes with Muhammad of Ghor, a ruler of the Ghurid dynasty who led the foundation of Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent.
Kiss
Writer
At a preview theatre, a young filmmaker waits in the hope of getting his new sci-fi drama certified with ‘no cuts’ by the conservative men of the Indian Censor Board. The board finds a kissing scene in the film beyond the duration stipulated by official, orthodox rules. The filmmaker and board members argue, but when they enter the movie theatre to review the film, the laws of physics begin to disintegrate, sending these men into a world of chaos.
Kiss
Director
At a preview theatre, a young filmmaker waits in the hope of getting his new sci-fi drama certified with ‘no cuts’ by the conservative men of the Indian Censor Board. The board finds a kissing scene in the film beyond the duration stipulated by official, orthodox rules. The filmmaker and board members argue, but when they enter the movie theatre to review the film, the laws of physics begin to disintegrate, sending these men into a world of chaos.
Badhaai Do: Casamento por Conveniência
Lyricist
Um policial gay e uma professora lésbica entram em um casamento falso para pacificar suas famílias, mas descobrem que os relacionamentos – reais ou falsos – não são tão fáceis.
Beleza Avassaladora
Lyricist
Suspeita de ter assassinado o próprio marido, uma mulher revela detalhes de seu casamento conturbado que complicam ainda mais o caso.
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
Writer
Sandeep, a bank executive & Pinky, a suspended cop, are marked for a kill. Phones tapped, accounts blocked, they escape but escaping is not freedom.
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
Lyricist
Sandeep, a bank executive & Pinky, a suspended cop, are marked for a kill. Phones tapped, accounts blocked, they escape but escaping is not freedom.
Sonchiriya
Lyricist
In the more or less lawless Chambal Valley in 1975, a gang of bandits led by Maan Singh are up to mischief. The lawless men, who call themselves Bhaagis (rebels), live by robbery and attack the villages in the area. Since they have previously committed a more than shameful crime, they are hunted mercilessly by the police. When Maan Singh learns about a treasure of gold that is about to change hands at a wedding reception, the target of her next heist is clear. They have no idea that it is an ambush of the police. Some of the gang members barely manage to escape and flee into the inhospitably barren surrounding area. While a dispute arises about how to proceed, they meet a woman from the lowest caste who is being hunted by a family clan. In their care there is a girl who was raped and seriously injured by the leader of that clan. The bandits see the opportunity to atone for their shameful crime.
Sui Dhaaga: Made In India
Lyricist
Uma história comovente de orgulho e autossuficiência. Através de Mauji e sua esposa Mamta, o filme fala sobre a necessidade do empreendedorismo como ferramenta para o desenvolvimento social e econômico de nossos artesãos. Situado em uma pequena cidade na Índia, é a jornada de um homem honesto de uma origem humilde, que busca sua paixão, superando todas as adversidades.
Kaala
Lyricist
Kaala (também conhecido como) Karikaalan é um representante das pessoas que vivem em Dharavi, uma grande favela em Mumbai. Quando um líder político tenta se apoderar das terras em que estão vivendo, Kaala aproveita a situação e leva seu povo em uma jornada para resistir aos planos do político, como um verdadeiro líder.
Newton
Lyricist
Newton (Rajkummar Rao) é um voluntário eleitoral que embarca numa missão difícil. Ele é levado de helicóptero para a selva até uma aldeia onde deve se assegurar que a eleição é realizada corretamente. Porém, o trabalho revela-se um centro de tensão democrático e Newton deve permanecer fiel a seus princípios.
Psycho Raman
Lyricist
Um policial corrupto persegue um assassino em série, que por sua vez é obcecado com um psicopata dos anos 60, neste suspense indiano.
Udta Punjab
Lyricist
No submundo de Punjab, histórias entrelaçadas retratam a vida de um policial, uma médica, uma imigrante e um astro do rock.
Fan
Lyricist
Gaurav Chandna é um rapaz de classe média, que é sósia e fã duma estrela de Bollywood, Aryan Khanna. Quando Gaurav ganha um concurso de superstar, num festival local, ele decide ir ao encontro Aryan. Ao chegar a Mumbai, Gaurav testemunha milhares de fãs se reunirem na casa de Aryan, o que torna difícil para chegar até ele. Mais tarde, o ator Sid Kapoor dá uma declaração dura contra Aryan na mídia, o que irrita Gaurav. Ele entra como penetra na filmagem de Sid e amarra-o na van de maquiagem. Gaurav bate nele e obriga-o a pedir desculpas a Aryan diante da câmera. O vídeo mais tarde se torna viral deixando Aryan espantado. Esperando que Aryan elogie sua ação, Gaurav envia uma mensagem para ele assumindo total responsabilidade pelo incidente, mas Aryan diz que foi um crime. De coração partido com comportamento rude de Aryan, Gaurav queima todos os seus cartazes e decide se vingar do que ele considera um insulto e destruir a reputação do seu ídolo.
Kapoor e Filhos
Thanks
Enquanto Rahul está estabelecido como um escritor de sucesso, Arjun ainda está lutando para encontrar sua verdadeira vocação. De volta para casa em Coonoor, sua família tem mais três membros: Daddu, o pai Harsh e a mãe Sunita. Uma ligação informando que seu Avô de 90 anos está internado traz os dois irmãos de volta para casa. Lá eles descobrem que o casamento de seus pais está à beira de um colapso, a família está passando por uma crise financeira e muito mais segredos enquanto o drama se desenrola. Os Kapoors são uma família disfuncional que não pensa duas vezes antes de gritar ou jogar um pote de biscoitos irritado um com o outro. E não, eles não fazem isso por brincadeira. (e 12 - Estimado 12 Anos)
Zubaan
Lyricist
A young boy wants to become a big shot but after seeing the bad things involved he instead chooses to pursue his passion that is singing, similar to his father.
Masaan
Story
Às margens do rio Ganges, na Índia, quatro pessoas enfrentam preconceitos, a rigidez dos padrões morais e o sistema de castas em meio a tragédias pessoais.
Masaan
Screenplay
Às margens do rio Ganges, na Índia, quatro pessoas enfrentam preconceitos, a rigidez dos padrões morais e o sistema de castas em meio a tragédias pessoais.
Bombay Velvet
Cameo Appearance
An ordinary man, who goes against all odds to forge his own destiny and become a star in the glittering sky of 'Bombay,' thriving on jazz and violence.
Dum Laga Ke Haisha
Lyricist
A slim uneducated guy is pressured into an arranged marriage with an overweight college girl. The mismatched couple is challenged to compete in the annual wife-carrying race.
I Am Offended
Self
Documentary on stand-up comedy in India and the larger context of contemporary Indian humour.
Ankhon Dekhi
Lyricist
Depois de um incidente com sua filha, um homem passa a acreditar só no que vê. Ele aprende uma lição que vai mudar sua vida.
Prague
Lyricist
A city with a history of heritage, myth and superstition. A passionate architect with strong but delusional ideas about love and life. A Czech gypsy girl searching for her identity and true love. Add to the drama of a mean friend you can’t do without and cannot trust either. The conflict of these complex characters is further heightened with illusions of someone who is there but at the same time not there- what you see is not true? or is the truth, what you not see? All of the above are thrown together in a very unique and unusual situation where you do not know what to believe and what to disbelieve.
Katiyabaaz
Lyricist
In Kanpur, India, an electricity thief provides Robin Hood style services to the poor in the face of day long power-cuts. Meanwhile the first female chief of the local electricity supply company has vowed to put an end to all illegal connections, for good. In a summer of crisis, both come to terms with India's energy poverty.
Gangues de Wasseypur - Parte 2
Lyricist
É a sequela e o capítulo final da vida sangrenta das vingadoras 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. Os filhos de Sardar Khan estão em guerra com os homens de Ramadhir Singh; e as facas se chocam e as balas brilham; até cair morto.
Gangues de Wasseypur - Parte 1
Lyricist
Uma saga delirante que segue o destino de duas gangues por três gerações na sua luta ferrenha para dominar as negociatas das indústrias de carvão e de ferro velho na área de Wasseypur, tendo como pano de fundo as mudanças políticas e sociais da Índia, a sombra contínua da corrupção e a obsessão local pelo cinema do Bollywood. Na segunda parte da saga a guerra já envolve o internet, a manipulação das eleições e assaltos mas o motivo de vingança que move os personagens leva a um desfecho sangrento.
Peddlers
Lyricist
The lives of a rookie cop, a streetwise orphan and a beautiful young ex-teacher collide explosively in the drug underworld of Mumbai in this edgy, powerhouse thriller that exemplifies the verve and excitement of India's new independent cinema.
That Girl in Yellow Boots
Lyricist
An Anglo-Indian woman works in a seedy Mumbai massage parlor while trying to find her long-lost father.
Accident On Hill Road
Dialogue
Accident on Hill Road is a cunning and energetic thriller that takes its premise from the real-life incident of a woman who hit a man, then drove home and parked the car in the garage with the man wedged halfway through her windshield. Celina Jaitly stars as Sonam Chopra, a hard-partying, overworked nursing assistant in this delicious, darkly humorous psychological thriller.