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Ayan Mukerji
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Mukerji in 2017
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| Born | 15 August 1983 Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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| Other names | Ayan Mukherjee |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Parent(s) | Deb Mukherjee |
| Family | Mukherjee-Samarth family |
Ayan Mukerji (born 15 August 1983) is an Indian filmmaker. He is known for directing popular Hindi films. Ayan is part of the famous Mukherjee-Samarth family, which has many people involved in movies. He often works with actor Ranbir Kapoor and producer Karan Johar's company, Dharma Productions.
Ayan Mukerji started as a director with the film Wake Up Sid (2009). This movie was about growing up and was very well-liked by critics and audiences. His next two movies, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), became some of the highest-earning Hindi films. All three films earned him nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director for Wake Up Sid.
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Early Life and Family Background
Ayan Mukerji was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. His father, Deb Mukherjee, was a Bengali film actor. Ayan's family has been involved in the Indian film industry since the 1930s. His grandfather, Sashadhar Mukherjee, was a pioneer in movies. He helped start Filmistan Studio in Mumbai. Sashadhar Mukherjee produced many famous films like Dil Deke Dekho (1959) and Leader (1964). Filmistan Studio is still run by Ayan's relatives today.
Ayan's grandmother, Satidevi Mukherjee, was the sister of well-known actors Ashok Kumar and Anup Kumar, and singer Kishore Kumar. Many other family members are also famous in the film world, including actresses Kajol and Rani Mukherjee.
Ayan went to Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai. He later started college at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology. However, he left after his first year. He wanted to work in films and became an assistant to director Ashutosh Gowariker on the movie Swades (2004).
Ayan's Journey in Films
Starting Out and First Film (2004–2009)
Ayan Mukerji began his career helping out on movie sets. He was an assistant director for his brother-in-law Ashutosh Gowariker on the film Swades (2004). Later, he worked with Karan Johar on the musical drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). He even appeared as an extra in that movie!
After a short break, Ayan wrote and directed his first film, Wake Up Sid (2009). This movie was about a young man growing up and learning responsibility. It starred Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma. The film was a big hit with critics and audiences. It was produced by Dharma Productions. Wake Up Sid was a commercial success, earning a lot of money worldwide. For this film, Ayan won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director.
Big Success and Future Projects (2013–Present)
Ayan Mukerji became even more famous with his next film, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013). This romantic comedy-drama starred Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. It was also produced by Karan Johar's company. The story is about two people who meet on a trip and then meet again years later at a wedding. The movie was loved by critics and became a huge blockbuster. It was one of the highest-earning Hindi films of 2013. This film also earned Ayan another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. It is still a very popular film, especially among young people.
Ayan's next big project was the fantasy film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022). He wrote and directed this movie. It starred Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna. This film is the first part of a planned trilogy, which is part of a bigger Āstraverse cinematic universe. Ayan first thought of the idea for Brahmāstra in 2011. He was inspired by Indian history and stories he heard as a child.
Brahmāstra was a huge success at the box office, earning a lot of money worldwide. It was the highest-earning Hindi film of 2022 and one of the highest-earning Indian films ever. For this film, Ayan received his third nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director. The next two parts of the Brahmāstra series, Brahmа̄stra: Part Two – Dev and Brahmāstra: Part Three, are planned for release in December 2026 and 2027.
Currently, Ayan Mukerji is directing War 2. This film is part of the YRF Spy Universe. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Telugu film actor N. T. Rama Rao Jr., and Kiara Advani. War 2 is set to be released on 14 August 2025.
See Also
- Mukherjee-Samarth family
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Ayan Mukerji in 2017
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Ayan Mukerji in 2012
