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Who is Ayan Mukerjee?
Have you ever wondered who the mastermind behind Wake Up Sid, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and Brahmāstra is? It’s Ayan Mukerjee, the filmmaker who has redefined storytelling in Bollywood. Born on 15 August 1983, Ayan comes from the legendary Mukherjee-Samarth family, which has given Bollywood some of its biggest stars.
How Did Ayan Mukerjee Start His Career?
Did you know Ayan Mukerjee started as an assistant director? Before making his debut as a director, he worked behind the scenes on films like Swades (2004) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). At just 26, he directed his first film, Wake Up Sid (2009), which became a youth favorite. Since then, he has only made three films in his career, all starring his close friend Ranbir Kapoor.
How is Ayan Mukherjee related to Ranbir Kapoor?
Are Ayan Mukerjee and Ranbir Kapoor family? No, they are not related by blood, but their bond is nothing less than that of brothers. Their friendship started during Wake Up Sid and grew stronger over the years. They worked together again in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, which became a massive hit. Ayan has always chosen Ranbir as his lead actor, proving their unbeatable director-actor chemistry.
Why is Ayan Mukerji So Close to Ranbir Kapoor?
Why has Ayan worked only with Ranbir Kapoor? The reason is simple—trust and creative synergy. Ayan has often said that Ranbir is his favorite actor and closest friend in the industry. Their collaboration on Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) took nearly a decade to complete.
Ayan Mukerji’s Bollywood Connection
Did you know Ayan belongs to one of Bollywood’s biggest film families? His father is Deb Mukherjee, and he is the cousin of Bollywood actresses Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Tanishaa Mukerji. His grandfather, Sashadhar Mukherjee, was a legendary filmmaker. Despite having such a strong Bollywood background, Ayan chose to be a director rather than an actor.
What’s coming after Brahmāstra? Ayan is now directing War 2, a big action film starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. This will be his first film without Ranbir Kapoor, and fans are excited to see how he handles this new challenge.
