
Biography
Ram Gopal Varma is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema and Bollywood. One of the most acclaimed filmmakers in India during the 1990s and 2000s, he directed films across multiple genres, including parallel cinema and docudrama noted for their gritty realism, technical finesse, and craft. The pioneering director of new age Indian cinema, Varma is widely known for presenting the Indian Political and the Indian Gangster film trilogies. His 1998 film Satya has often been regarded as one of the greatest films made in India, and one of Hindi cinema's most influential films, particularly within the crime genre. Satya was listed in CNN-IBN's 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Award — Best Story · 1996
- Nandi Award — Best Director · 1990
Filmography35 titles

Thiruda Thiruda

The Rana Daggubati Show

Business Man

The Attacks of 26/11

Shool

Darwaaza Bandh Rakho

Company

Rakta Charitra

Sarkar

Dil Se..

Rangeela

Raat

Rann

Sarkar Raj

Ek Hasina Thi

Shiva

Shiva

Kalki 2898 AD

Department

Bhairava Geetha

Bhoot

Darna Mana Hai

Veerappan

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

Daud

Antam

Sarkar 3

Nishabd

Officer

Bhoot Returns

Shiva

Shabri

Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag

Dangerous

Murder