Neeraj Ghaywan
Neeraj Ghaywan (born 20 April 1980) is an Indian film director and writer who works in Hindi films. He is the winner of several accolades including a National film Award and two Filmfare Awards. Ghaywan assisted filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Ugly (2013) before he made his directorial debut in 2015 with Masaan which received wide acclaim and won two prizes at the Cannes Film festival including the FIPRESCI prize. His acclaimed 2017 short film Juice won him the Filmfare Award for Best Short Film-Fiction. Ghaywan then co-directed the second season of Netflix's series Sacred Games with Kashyap in 2019 and Geeli Pucchi from the anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans in 2021. Ghaywan was an episodic director on the second season of Made in Heaven.
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Who is Neeraj Ghaywan?+
Neeraj Ghaywan is an Indian film director and writer recognized for his impactful work in Hindi cinema, particularly focusing on social, caste, and gender dynamics.
What is Neeraj Ghaywan known for?+
He is best known for his critically acclaimed directorial debut Masaan, the short film Juice, his work on the anthology Ajeeb Daastaans, and his 2025 film Homebound.
What themes define Neeraj Ghaywan's work?+
His storytelling consistently centers on socio-political issues, highlighting themes of intersectionality, caste hierarchy, and queer experiences in contemporary Indian society.
