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Ayan Mukerji

Known For
Writing
Born
August 15, 1983 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Active Years
2004–2025 (22 Years)
Total Credits
18 credits in database
Writing Born Aug 15, 1983 Kolkata, West Bengal, India 18 credits
18
Total Credits
2004–2025
22 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Ayan Mukerji.
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Name: Ayan Deb Mukerji (also Ayan Mukherjee, Ayan Mukherji).
Born: 15 August 1983 in Kolkata (also Calcutta), West Bengal, India.
Profession: Indian filmmaker, director, writer, screenwriter, actor, and producer.
Family: Member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family. Father is Deb Mukherjee. Parents and grandparents have worked in the Indian film industry.
Known for: Collaborations with actor Ranbir Kapoor under Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.
Works:
Wake Up Sid (2009) - coming-of-age comedy-drama (also described as comedy).
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) - musical romantic comedy-drama.
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) - Bollywood film.
Draft 1: Ayan Deb Mukerji, also known as Ayan Mukherjee or Ayan Mukherji, is an Indian filmmaker, director, writer, screenwriter, actor, and producer who works in Hindi cinema. Born on 15 August 1983 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, he is a member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family. His father, Deb Mukherjee, worked in Hindi films, and his parents and grandparents have also worked in the Indian film industry. Mukerji is known for his collaborations with actor Ranbir Kapoor under Karan Johar's production banner, Dharma Productions. His filmography includes the 2009 coming-of-age comedy Wake Up Sid, the 2013 musical romantic comedy-drama Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and the 2022 film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva.
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Career

Career overview

Ayan Mukerji is an Indian filmmaker and writer born on August 15, 1983, in Kolkata, West Bengal. A member of the Mukherjee-Samarth family, he works primarily in Hindi cinema. His career is characterized by his collaborations with actor Ranbir Kapoor and the production banner Dharma Productions, which is led by Karan Johar.

Mukerji made his directorial debut at the age of 26 with the 2009 coming-of-age comedy Wake Up Sid, which was produced by Karan Johar. The film received strong reviews and positive box-office returns. His subsequent work includes the 2013 musical romantic comedy-drama Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, which is recognized as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films. In 2022, he directed the film Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. Throughout his career, Mukerji has been credited as a director, writer, producer, and actor. He is known for his contributions to the Indian film industry, where he has been surrounded by cinema, actors, and filmmakers since his youth.

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Career timeline

War 2 · Director
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva · WriterBrahmāstra Part One: Shiva · ProducerBrahmāstra Part One: Shiva · Director
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani · DirectorYeh Jawaani Hai Deewani · StoryYeh Jawaani Hai Deewani · Screenplay
Wake Up Sid · DirectorWake Up Sid · StoryWake Up Sid · Screenplay
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Koffee with KaranSwades · Screenplay

Full Filmography

18 titles
  • War 2 (2025) Director
  • Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) Writer
  • Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) Producer
  • Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) Director
  • Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) Director
  • Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) Story
  • Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) Screenplay
  • Wake Up Sid (2009) Director
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  • Wake Up Sid (2009) Story
  • Wake Up Sid (2009) Screenplay
  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) as Train Passenger
  • Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
  • Swades (2004) Screenplay
  • Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar Director
  • Brahmāstra Part Three Director
  • Brahmāstra Part Three Writer
  • Brahmāstra Part Two: Dev Director
  • Brahmāstra Part Two: Dev Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ayan Mukerji best known for?

Ayan Mukerji is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including War 2 (2025), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013).

When and where was Ayan Mukerji born?

Ayan Mukerji was born on August 15, 1983 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

How many credits does Ayan Mukerji have?

Ayan Mukerji has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2025.

What is Ayan Mukerji's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Ayan Mukerji. Goal: Write a factual identity profile (90-130 words). Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source material provided: TMDB bio, TMDB page, Wikipedia, IMDb, Leader Biography...

Ayan Mukerji by the numbers

18credits
17films
1TV series
2004–2025active years

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