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Ayan Mukerji

Film Director / Screenwriter | * 08/15/1983 (40) | Kolkata (India)
Ayan Mukerji (born 15 August 1983) is an Indian filmmaker who works in Hindi films. A member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, he is known for his collaborations with actor Ranbir Kapoor under Karan Johar's production banner Dharma Productions. Mukerji made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age film Wake Up Sid (2009), which opened to strong reviews and box office returns. His next two directorials, the romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and fantasy film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), rank among the highest-grossing Hindi films. All three films earned him nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Director, with Wake Up Sid also winning him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director. ()
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Ayan Mukherjee is an Indian film director who works in Hindi cinema. Mukherjee made his directorial debut at the age of 26 with the coming-of-age comedy Wake Up Sid (2009), produced by Karan Johar. The film opened to strong reviews and box-office returns. His next release, the 2013 musical romantic comedy-drama, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, ranks among the highest-grossing Hindi films ever.

Most frequent genres for this person: Action | Romance / Love | Comedies

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TV Shows/Series with Ayan Mukerji as Actor(1)

as himself2004 Koffee with Karan

Movies with Ayan Mukerji as Crew(11)

Directing/Director2023 War 2
Directing/Director2022 Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
Production/Producer2022 Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
Writing/Writer2022 Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
Directing/Director2013 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Writing/Screenplay2013 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Writing/Story2013 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Directing/Director2009 Wake Up Sid
Writing/Screenplay2009 Wake Up Sid
Writing/Story2009 Wake Up Sid
Writing/Screenplay2004 Swades

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Full Name: Ayan Mukerji
Citizenship: India
Born: Monday, 08/15 1983 (August) in Kolkata (India) (current age: 40 years + 226 days)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Educated at: Jamnabai Narsee School
Siblings: Sunita Gowariker
Related to: Ashutosh Gowariker
Other names for Ayan Mukerji (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Ayan Mukherjee"
"Ayan Mukherji"
Ayan Mukerji frequently works together with these people:
Karan Johar (6x, Crew)
Ranbir Kapoor (4x, Actor)
Amrita Mahal (3x, Crew)
Apoorva Mehta (3x, Crew)
Hiroo Johar (2x, Crew)
Ronnie Screwvala (2x, Crew)
Manish Malhotra (2x, Crew)
Nandini Shrikent (2x, Crew)
Rhea Kapoor (1x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:350081, Added: 08/14/2018, Last updated: 02/28/2024