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Filmmakers have often worked with their partners, while some partnerships have strengthened the bonds, some have had disastrous consequences
While most couples agree that personal and professional lives shouldn’t be mixed, the entertainment biz is such that many filmmakers have chosen to direct their better halves. And more often than not, it’s worked for the couple!
Anurag Kashyap and Kalki Koechlin: First in Dev D, then That Girl In Yellow Boots and now, Shaitan — this unconventional couple has garnered acclaim for their work together.In an interview, Kalki has apparently said that if two creative people are in a relationship, they think alike, so working together is not a big deal.
Kamal Amrohi and Meena Kumari: The shooting of Pakeezah was stalled for a while as Meena Kumari and husband Kamal Amrohi parted ways during the shoot. Later, it was Sunil Dutt and Nargis who convinced a reluctant Meena to complete the film. No wonder then, that it took almost 14 years to complete it!
Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter: Tim Burton has given partner Helena Bonham Carter some of her most interesting films including Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Alice in Wonderland.
Ketan Mehta and Deepa Mehta: After marrying film director Ketan Mehta, Deepa acted in several of his films including Maya Memsaab, Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India and Aar Ya Paar. Ketan hasn’t shied away from giving her roles that require her to be sensual in front of the camera.
Sam Mendes and Kate Winslet: When Sam Mendes directed his gorgeous wife in Revolutionary Road, nobody expected them to part ways. But reports suggest the couple’s problems started during the filming. am is supposed to have been quoted saying that he didn’t like to bring work home while Kate did.