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.
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 Tipppsy (2024), 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 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.
In Australia, he serves as an Industry Advisor on the Industry Advisory Council of the West Australian Indian Film Council (WAIFC) in Perth — an appointment that deepens the Alliance group's roots in the Australian screen industry, alongside Alliance Media's Melbourne base.
He leads the Alliance group's creative direction and the packaging of its international slate.
Selected credits
- Echoes of UsLead actor — 22 international Best Actor honours
- TipppsyDirector — released 2024, Panorama Studios
- Do Lafzon Ki KahaniDirector
- FoxDirector
- Tom Dick and HarryDirector
- Fareb · Khamoshh · Oops!Director
Honours & appointments
- 2026Best Actor (Founders Award) — French Riviera Film Festival, Cannes
- 2025–2622 national & international Best Actor awards — Echoes of Us
- 2024Dadasaheb Phalke Foundation Award — contribution as actor & director
- AppointmentIndustry Advisor — WAIFC Industry Advisory Council, Perth, Australia