Neeraj Pandey
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| Born | 1973 (age 50–51) Kolkata |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, writer, producer |
Neeraj Pandey (born 16 December 1973) [1] is an acclaimed Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. For his first film A Wednesday (2008), he won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director.[2][3] His work on the film was hugely praised by audiences as well as the critics.[4] He was nominated in the "Best Director" category at the Filmfare Awards. His second film Special 26 (2013) was equally appreciated by the public and the critics. His third film Baby (2015) starring Akshay Kumar, also received critical acclaim and was a financial success.[citation needed]. His next film as a producer 'Rustom' based on a murder mystery received mixed reviews by critics but was a runaway commercial success. A biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is his latest movie which has also been loved by the audience. Neeraj Pandey has carved a niche for himself in the film industry with his adept handling of different topics and is one of the most sought after Directors of his generation.
His is currently working on Naam Shabana starring Akshay Kumar and Tapsee Pannu. His Production House Friday Filmworks and Reliance Entertainment have now formed Plan C as a Joint Venture to make interesting Cinema.
He has also directed a Web Short Ouch with Manoj Bajpayee which is nominated for Filmfare
Early life and education
Pandey was born and brought up in Howrah, West Bengal.[2] His father, who originally came from Ara, Bihar and worked for Bosch in Calcutta.[1] Pandey moved to New Delhi, where he graduated in English from Sri Aurobindo college(University of Delhi) .[citation needed]
Career
Pandey started his career working with Delhi-based 'Legacy Entertainment', a company started by the Dalmia group to make television programs where he learnt his film basics.[citation needed]
In 2000, he moved to Mumbai, where a friend got a grant to produce a documentary, and offered him the project.[3] Soon he was making documentaries and ad films. Thereafter, he formed a production company, 'Quarter Inch Productions', along with a colleague Shital Bhatia, which made to make television programmes, ad films and documentaries. After which they formed, Friday Filmworks, which was the original producer of his debut film, A Wednesday. Film's script was inspired by the 11 July 2006 Mumbai train bombings, and a lot of information in the film, was taken from the incidents that followed the bombings.[4]
He also produced The Royal Bengal Tiger and Saat Uchakkey. His upcoming movies include Toilet:Ek Prem Katha and Naam Shabana.
He has also done a Bengali feature film, The Royal Bengal Tiger, starring Jeet. His another production venture, Saat Ucchakey, starring Manoj Bajpayee, K.K. Menon, Anu Kapoor and Aditi Sharma shall also release next year.[when?]
Pandey has also written his debut novel titled Ghalib Danger. It was launched on 6 December 2013.
Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Entertainment announced a joint venture with Pandey and Friday Filmworks for production of films. Akshay Kumar starrer Rustom will be the first film under the banner, Plan C Studios. Plan C Studios will be an equal partnership joint venture between the two.[citation needed]
Akshay Kumar starrer Rustom was the first successful film under the banner, Plan C Studios. Plan C Studios will be an equal partnership joint venture between the two.[citation needed]
They are currently working on Naam Shabana and Toilet-Ek Prem Katha slated to release in 2017
Awards
- National Film Award
- Star Screen Award
- 2009
- Best Film: A Wednesday!
- Best Story: A Wednesday!
- 2009
- IIFA Awards
- 2009
- Best Story: A Wednesday!
- IIFA Award for Best Dialogue: A Wednesday!
- 2009
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Screenplay | Producer |
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| 2008 | A Wednesday! | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Special 26 | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | The Royal Bengal Tiger | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Total Siyapaa | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | Baby | Yes | Yes | |
| 2016 | Rustom[5] | Yes | ||
| 2016 | M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Yes | Yes | |
| 2017 | Naam Shabana | Yes |
Bibliography
References
- ^ a b "'I grew up on Bengali films'". The Telegraph. 17 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-03/news-interviews/36704408_1_neeraj-pandey-direct-train-mumbai
- ^ "'My worst phase is over'". DNA. 27 August 2008.
- ^ "Neeraj Pandey taking it easy after A Wednesday". Hindustan Times. 25 September 2008.
- ^ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-birthday-boy-akshay-kumar-and-neeraj-pandey-to-make-a-romantic-thriller-2123294
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