Deepak Tijori

One of the few Indian filmmakers to have led a major studio film as both leading actor and director — a current, internationally award-winning actor-filmmaker and studio founder, fresh off a 2026 Best Actor (Founders Award) win at the French Riviera Film Festival in Cannes.

Deepak Tijori built his on-screen reputation in the films that defined a generation of Hindi cinema — Aashiqui, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, Khiladi, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Anjaam, Ghulam and Baadshah — working alongside the directors and stars that shaped the modern industry. As a director he has delivered seven theatrical features including Oops!, Khamoshh, Fareb, Tom Dick and Harry, Fox, Do Lafzon Ki Kahani and 2024's Tipppsy, distributed by Panorama Studios.

In 2024 he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Foundation Award for his contribution as actor and director. In 2025-26 his performance in the short film Echoes of Us won Best Actor at festivals in New York, Berlin, Barcelona, Austin, Los Angeles, Hawaii and across the global short-film circuit — most recently taking Best Actor (Founders Award) at the French Riviera Film Festival during the 2026 Cannes season. He leads Alliance Productions India's creative direction and packaging of the international slate.

Selected credits

• 2026 — Best Actor (Founders Award) — French Riviera Film Festival (Cannes)
• Echoes of Us — Lead actor
• Tipppsy — Director
• Do Lafzon Ki Kahani — Director / Producer
• Fox — Director / Producer
• Tom, Dick, and Harry — Director
• Fareb — Director
• Khamoshh… Khauff Ki Raat — Director / Producer
• Oops! — Director / Producer
• Tom, Dick and Mary — Director / Producer (in development)
• Misfired — Bali 9 — Producer (in development)