Neeraj Pandey

Writer

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Operation Romeo

(22 Apr 2022)

Director

Kaamyaab

(6 Mar 2020)

Lyrics

Chanakya

(5 Oct 2019)

Director

Aiyaary

(16 Feb 2018)

Director, Writer

Thaanaa Serndha Koottam

(12 Jan 2018)

Writer

Naam Shabana

(31 Mar 2017)

Screenplay, Writer

Ouch

(23 Oct 2016)

Director, Writer

Saat Uchhakkey

(14 Oct 2016)

Producer

Dialogue, Director, Screenplay, Writer

Rustom

(12 Aug 2016)

Producer

Baby

(23 Jan 2015)

Director, Writer

Total Siyapaa

(7 Mar 2014)

Dialogue, Producer, Screenplay, Writer

The Royal Bengal Tiger

(31 Jan 2014)

Writer

Special 26

(8 Feb 2013)

Director, Writer

Unnaipol Oruvan

(18 Sep 2009)

Writer

A Wednesday !

(5 Sep 2008)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Director, Writer

Awards

2009

Screen Weekly Awards
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2009

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Director)

2009

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Best Screenplay)

2009

Screen Weekly Awards
(Best Story)

2009

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Best Story)

2009

Screen Weekly Awards
(Most Promising Debut Director)

News

Saiyami Kher to be seen in Neeraj Pandey's new film

13 Feb 2024

"The production team gears up for a 30-day shooting schedule, ensuring the film's timely completion and delivery of a high-quality cinematic masterpiece. They are planning to shoot the entire film in one go. There will be no break. It will be a Netflix original," the source said.The official announcement of the film has not been made yet.Meanwhile, Saiyami was last seen in R Balki's 'Ghoomer', which also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Angad Bedi. In the film, she essayed the role of a paraplegic sportsperson, who excels as a cricketer under the guidance of her coach, played by Abhishek Bachchan.

Ajay Devgn wraps 2023 with unseen fam-jam pictures

31 Dec 2023

new year."In one of the images, he can be seen holding baby Yug in his arms.He also dropped pictures with his wife Kajol and their daughter Nysa.In another image, he can be seen cycling with his nephews in the Maldives.Meanwhile, on the work front, will be next seen in director Neeraj Pandey's upcoming directorial 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' opposite Tabu. The film promises to be a unique musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning across 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023 and will be a multi-language release.The original soundtrack for the film was composed by the renowned and celebrated music director MM Kreem.The film also stars Saiee Manjrekar and Shantanu Maheshwari in pivotal roles.The film is all set to hit theatres on April 26, 2024. Apart from that, he also has producer Boney Kapoor's period drama film 'Maidaan', an untitled supernatural thriller film alongside R Madhavan and Rohit Shetty's upcoming action thriller film 'Singham Again' in his kitty.'Singham Again' also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, and Tiger Shroff in lead roles.

Saiyami Kher undergoes mixed martial arts training for 'Special Ops' third season

19 Dec 2023

special ops. It's a show that received a lot of love when the first season came out. So it gets bigger and better this time around. We have a great set of action directors on board. I hope this gets me a full-fledged action role soon."'Special Ops' universe is created by Neeraj Pandey. It also features Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker and Divya Dutta.Meanwhile, Saiyami is basking in the success of 'Ghoomer'. In the film, she essayed the role of Anina, a determined athlete who due to an unfortunate accident loses her right arm, finds strength again to become a history-defying sportsperson. She shared screen space with Abhishek Bachchan and Angad Bedi in the 'Ghoomer', which is directed by R Balki.

Ajay Devgn, Tabu's 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' to release on this date

5 Dec 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn)Helmed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is all set to hit the theatres on April 26, 2024.'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' also stars Tabu and Jimmy Shergill in the lead roles.The film promises to be a unique musical love story with an epic romantic drama spanning across 20 years, set between 2002 and 2023, and will be a multi-language release.The original soundtrack for the film has been composed by the renowned and celebrated music director M. M Kreem.The film also stars Saiee Manjrekar and Shantanu Maheshwari in pivotal roles.Ajay and Tabu have shared screen space in films including 'Vijaypath', 'Haqeeqat', 'Thakshak', 'Fitoor', 'Drishyam', 'Golmaal Again', 'De De Pyaar De', 'Drishyam 2' and 'Bholaa'.Apart from this, Ajay will also be seen in producer Boney Kapoor's period film 'Maidaan', in an untitled supernatural thriller film alongside R Madhavan and in director Rohit Shetty's action thriller film 'Singham Again'.Director Neeraj Pandey is known for some critically acclaimed films like 'A Wednesday', 'Special 26', 'M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story', 'Baby' and 'Aiyaari'.Tabu, on the other hand, will also be seen in 'The Crew' alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon.

Look at intriguing trailer of Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher's 'The Freelancer: The Conclusion'

28 Nov 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher)The series is based on the book - A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat, directed by Bhav Dhulia, produced by Friday Storytellers, created by showrunner Neeraj Pandey, directed by Bhav Dhulia and produced by Shital Bhatia.'The Freelancer: The Conclusion' is helmed by popular actor Mohit Raina and veteran actor Anupam Kher along with Kashmira Pardeshi. The series also features Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji and Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst othersDirector Bhav Dhulia said, "The Freelancer: The Conclusion will shed light on Avinash Kamath's journey as he is set to take on all the hurdles that come his way in the final leg of his mission. From formulating a team to executing the extraction mission, this season will showcase thrills, action and high-octane drama like never before. Mohit Raina seamlessly slips into this version of Avinash Kamath as he seeks to rescue Aliya from the clutches of death. Moreover, The Freelancer is very special to me and I am very thrilled to see how the first four episodes were loved and appreciated by the audiences and I hope they enjoy the conclusion just as much."Producer Shital Bhatia, "This show is extremely close to my heart, especially since the exceptional challenges we faced on multiple levels because we were under Covid Restrictions when 'The Freenlancer' was being shot. The narrative was not just huge from a scale perspective but extremely authentic as well since it was based on a real incident. I am extremely satisfied with the final product and elated with the audience's response. Compliments to my team for such a flawless execution, and to our partner Disney plus Hotstar for such a stellar partnership."Talking about the show and his character, Mohit Raina said, "My inbox was flooded with messages from fans and audiences after the release of four episodes and I am glad that they enjoyed watching me in a different avatar, in this thriller series. The Conclusion will see Avinash explore more facets of his character and his actual self as he sets out to rescue Aliya. Playing Avinash was a creatively satisfying and enjoyable experience but was equally challenging at the same time. With The Conclusion, we bring in some interesting twists and turns and fast-paced action that will keep the audiences glued to their seats."Talking about the series, Anupam Kher said, "My character Dr. Khan was extremely well received by the audiences and left a lingering impression and the impending question of how will Avinash Kamath save Aliya. With The Freelancer: The Conclusion, we are back to answer these queries and it's time to blow all covers. I am sure that this will also be an exciting watch for the audiences. Moreover, working with Neeraj is always like homecoming and Ithoroughly enjoyed the experience." Shedding light on her role and the series, Kashmira Pardeshi said, "The Freelancer will always be extremely special to me as it is my Hindi debut. Especially because I got to work with Neeraj Sir, Anupam Sir, Bhav Dhulia and Mohit Raina. Playing Aliya brought out a totally different shade of me which I never knew existed. I am still overwhelmed by the love I received from the audiences for my character and the series. Until now, it was all about the terrifying journey of Aliya, but in The Freelancer: The Conclusion, it is a do or die situation. It is going to be a thrilling watch, racing against time, with the risks getting higher and danger looming big at every turn. Working with this brilliant cast and crew was a great experience."'The Freelancer: The Conclusion', all episodes set to stream on December 15 on Disney+ Hotstar.

Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher starrer 'The Freelancer: The Conclusion' release date out

16 Nov 2023

The Freelancer' starring Mohit Raina, and Anupam Kher, which left the audiences on the edge of their seats, this power-packed extraction mission is all set to unravel the concluding chapters of Aliya's intense journey.Based on the book-- A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat, Creator and Showrunner Neeraj Pandey, Directed by Bhav Dhulia, and Produced by Shital Bhatia, The Freelancer: The Conclusion made by Friday Storytellers is helmed by Mohit Raina, veteran actor Anupam Kher and the supremely talented, Kashmira Pardeshi.Taking to Instagram, Anupam Kher shared the motion poster with the announcement.Sharing the poster, he wrote, "FREELANCER IS BACK: It's time to complete his mission.#HotstarSpecials #TheFreelancer - The Conclusion. All episodes streaming from 15th December only on @disneyplushotstar !! "Widely appreciated by the audiences, the series also features talented actors like Sushant Singh, John Kokken, Gauri Balaji, Navneet Malik, Manjiri Faddnis, Sarah Jane Dias amongst othersTalking about the series, Producer Shital Bhatia said, " It's great to know that the first 4 episodes of 'The Freelancer' have received so much appreciation and love from the audiences for the scale and performances. With 'The Freelancer: The Conclusion' audiences will be taken through the thrilling journey of Alia and Avinash culminating in an exciting finish!"Talking about the series, Anupam Kher said, "Dr Khan is a very thought-through character and he has various layers to his personality. It's another Neeraj Pandey gem that the audiences have loved and appreciated. With the first part, viewers witness Aliya's struggle and with The Freelancer: The Conclusion, it is time to take the audiences on the extraction mission as Avinash Kamath risks it all and enters the war stricken zone to rescue Aliya. I am sure the fast-paced action and gripping suspense, will leave the audiences at the edge of their seats"Talking about the series, Mohit Raina said, "Avinash Kamath's character graph has grown with each episode as he experiences a turmoil of his own. Season 1 was received well by the audiences and my character was widely appreciated by all. It was the first time I explored something like this and I am glad the audiences thoroughly enjoyed it and are in for a nail biting extraction mission as Avinash is all set to roll in action with The Freelancer:The Conclusion."'The Freelancer: The Conclusion', all episodes set to stream on December 15 on Disney+ Hotstar.

Anupam Kher, Mohit Raina star in Neeraj Pandey's new series 'The Freelancer'

7 Aug 2023

As per a statement, 'The Freelancer' is based on the book - A Ticket to Syria by Shirish Thorat. Neeraj Pandey serves as the creator and showrunner of the series. Bhav Dhulia is directing it.Excited about it, Neeraj Pandey in a statement said, "The Freelancer is a high-scale thriller series that unfolds an extraordinary rescue operation of a young girl held against her will in a war-torn Syria. It's based on Shirish Thorat's book 'A Ticket To Syria', which narrates the true story of Aliya. The series is driven by a powerhouse ensemble cast with Mohit Raina essaying the role of the Freelancer, Anupam Kher as the analyst Dr Khan, Kashmira Pardesi as Aliya and other actors portraying unique characters. The series has been shot across multiple locations internationally and recreates a world thats largely unexplored and unseen. Bhav Dhulia and the entire Friday Storytellers team have worked immensely hard putting this together, and I hope the audiences love it."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mohit Raina (@merainna)'The Freelancer' will stream on Disney+ Hotstar soon.Prior to 'The Freelancer', Neeraj Pandey delivered intriguing projects such as 'Special OPS' and 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter' on other OTT platforms. (ANNI)

Tabu wraps shooting for 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'

21 Apr 2023

"Yeh safar khatam hua..#wrap #auronmeinkahandumtha @neerajpofficial @ajaydevgn @shitalbhatia_official @reliance.entertainment @kumarmangatpathak @jimmysheirgill @saieemmanjrekar @mmkeeravaani..Thank you," she wrote.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tabu (@tabutiful)Tabu also shared a BTS picture from the sets of ''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha', which is directed by Neeraj Pandey.In the candid shot, Ajay and Tabu are seen in conversation with Neeraj Pandey as they stand together against the backdrop of Marine Drive.'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' is touted to be a unique musical love story spanning across 20 years. The film marks Ajay's tenth film with Tabu.The duo has shared screen space in films including 'Vijaypath', 'Haqeeqat', 'Thakshak', 'Fitoor', 'Drishyam', 'Golmaal Again', 'De De Pyaar De', 'Drishyam 2' and 'Bholaa'.Director Neeraj Pandey is known for some critically acclaimed films like 'A Wednesday', 'Special 26', 'M.S Dhoni: The untold story', 'Baby' and 'Aiyaari'. More details regarding the film are awaited.

"I'm ready if script is ready": Akshay Kumar discusses 'Special 26 sequel' with Anupam Kher

8 Feb 2023

Special 26'.Helmed by Neeraj Pandey 'Special 26' turned 10 on Wednesday.To mark the occasion, actor Anupam Kher took to his Twitter account and wrote in Hindi, "Aaj hamari film #Special26 ko release hue 10 saal ho gaye. Maine hmaare honhaar director @neerajpofficial se kitni baar kaha ki wo iska Part-2 bnaye. Par ab aap hi batye #10YearsOfSpecial26 ka sequel banna chahiye ki nahi?"To which Akshay replied, "I'm ready if the script is ready. Asli power script mein hoti hai."Released in 2013, the heist thriller film was based on the 1987 Opera House heist and received positive reviews from the audience and critics alike. It also starred Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Shergill, Kajal Aggarwal, Divya Dutta, Rajesh Sharma, and Kishor Kadam in pivotal roles.Meanwhile, Akshay will be next seen in director Raj Mehta's family entertainer film 'Selfiee' alongside Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Diana Penty.The film is all set to hit the theatres on February 23, 2023.Apart from this, he will also be seen in 'OMG 2', and in director, Ali Abbas Zafar's action thriller film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' alongside actor Tiger Shroff.Anupam, on the other hand, will be seen in an upcoming family entertainer 'Shiv Shastri Balboa' opposite Neena Gupta.He also has Kangana Ranaut's next film 'Emergency' in his kitty.

Ajay Devgn unveils title of his next project with Neeraj Pandey, shares on-set pics

6 Feb 2023

View this post on InstagramShared post on TimeBay County Library>Titled 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' also stars actor Tabu and Jimmy Sheirgill in the lead roles.In the first picture, Ajay could be seen hugging Tabu, while talking to Neeraj and Jimmy.The unique musical love story is an epic romantic drama spanning across 20 years and is set between 2002 and 2023.The film went on floors on Saturday with the lead star cast and will be shot extensively in Mumbai.'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' marks Ajay's tenth film with Tabu.The duo have shared screen space in films including 'Vijaypath', 'Haqeeqat', 'Thakshak', 'Fitoor', 'Drishyam', 'Golmaal Again', 'De De Pyaar De', 'Drishyam 2' and will be soon seen in 'Bholaa'.Last year, Ajay announced his collaboration with Neeraj. However, deets of the project were kept under wraps.Director Neeraj Pandey is known for some critically acclaimed films like 'A Wednesday', 'Special 26', 'M.S Dhoni: The untold story', 'Baby' and 'Aiyaari'.Meanwhile, Ajay will be next seen in an upcoming action thriller film 'Bholaa' which is all set to hit the theatres on March 30, 2023.Apart from that, he will also be seen in Boney Kapoor's next 'Maidaan'.