Deepak Kingrani
Deepak Kingrani is an Indian screenwriter who works in Hindi films. He is best known as the writer of the espionage thriller series Special Ops.[1][2]
Deepak Kingrani | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Career
After leaving his job in the IT sector, he moved to Mumbai to become a screenwriter.[3] His first film as a screenwriter was the comedy War Chhod Na Yaar (2013), which he wrote the dialogues.[4] His breakthrough came when he wrote the espionage thriller Special Ops (2020) along with Neeraj Pandey streaming on Hotstar.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Story | Screenplay | Dialogue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | War Chhod Na Yaar | No | No | Yes | |
| 2019 | Pagalpanti | No | No | Yes | |
| 2023 | Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mission Raniganj | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| 2024 | Bhaiyya Ji | No | Yes | Yes | [5] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Story | Screenplay | Dialogues | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Special Ops | Yes | Yes | Yes | [6] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story | IWM Digital Awards | Best Story In A Web Series | Won | [7] |
| 2023 | Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Dialogue (Web Original Film) | Won | |
| Best Story (Web Original Film) | Won | [8] | |||
| 71st National Film Awards | Best Dialogue | Won | [9] |
References
- ^ "Deepak Kingrani, Writer of Ek Hi Bandaa Kaafi Hai' Is Excited About His Next 'The Great Indian Rescue' With Akshay Kumar". The Print. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Saxena, Deep (3 October 2023). "Film and OTT are similar and different at the same time, says Sirf Ek Bandaa Kafi Hai writer Deepak Kingrani". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "'Writing a series is triple the amount of labour than writing a film,' says Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai writer Deepak Kingrani - Exclusive". Times of India. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Shukla, Pankaj (27 May 2023). "Deepak Kingrani Exclusive: मैं किसी फिल्म स्कूल नहीं गया, इंजीनियरिंग की पढ़ाई ने मुझे तकनीक सीखने में मदद की". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Manoj Bajpayee turns writer with his next film Bhaiyya Ji". Times Of India. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Dive Into The Intense World Of International Espionage All Over Again With Special Ops S2". Zee Zest. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Full Winner List: GNT-IWMBuzz Digital Awards". IWMBuzz. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Filmfare OTT Awards 2023". Filmfare. 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ Entertainment Desk, India Today (1 August 2025). "71st National Film Awards: Best Actor, Best Film and more. Full winners' list here". India Today. Retrieved 5 August 2025.