Neeraj Pandey, a renowned Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, was born on December 17, 1973. His debut film, A Wednesday, garnered widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike, earning numerous awards in various categories. The success of his second film, Special 26 (2013),further solidified his reputation as a masterful storyteller.
Beyond his work in film, Neeraj is also a talented writer, having penned the novel "Ghalib Danger" in 2013. His direction of Baby (2015),starring Akshay Kumar, received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. The film Rustom, which he produced, was released in 2016 and, although receiving mixed reviews from critics, was a box office hit.
Neeraj's most recent project, the biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, was a huge success and further cemented his position as one of the most sought-after directors of his generation. His aim is to create more commercial content in the sports genre, a goal he is well on his way to achieving.
In 2016, Neeraj's production house, Friday Filmworks, and Reliance Entertainment collaborated to form Plan C Studios. He has also directed the web short "Ouch," starring Manoj Bajpayee and Pooja Chopra, which is nominated for the Filmfare Short Film Award 2017.
As a co-producer, Neeraj's recent blockbuster, Toilet- Ek Prem Katha, has received critical acclaim from both the film industry and the audience. His upcoming film, Aiyaary, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee, is set to release in 2018.
