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Neeraj Pandey (writer)

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Neeraj Pandey
Pandey in 2018
Pandey in 2018
Born (1989-03-09) 9 March 1989 (age 36)
Buxar, Bihar, India
Occupation
NationalityIndian
Years active2017—present
Notable worksHasmukh, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Kacchey Limbu, Kaamyaab

Neeraj Pandey (born 9 March 1989) is an Indian novelist, screenwriter, and lyricist who works in Hindi cinema.[1][2]

Pandey wrote the lyrics in Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi and Kaamyaab,[3][4] dialogues for Hasmukh and Kacchey Limbu,[5][6][7] and co-wrote the second season of Your Honor.[8] He also wrote the novel Door Aasmaan Mein and also co-produced the film Aani Maani.[2][6]

Early life and education

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Pandey was born in the village of Naya Bhojpur in the Buxar district and grew up in Bhabua.[1][9]

Career

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In 2015, after working for seven years in the gaming and animation industries, Pandey moved to Mumbai to become a full time writer.[1][4] In 2023, he released his first novel, Door Aasmaan Mein.[10][11]

Filmography

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Year Title Screenplay Dialogue Lyrics Ref.
2017 Sameer Yes Yes [1]
2018 Galti Se Mis-Tech Yes Yes
Kaamyaab Yes [12]
2019 Moothon (The Elder One) Yes [13]
Minus One (Season 2): New Chapter Yes
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi Yes [1][3][4]
2020 Hasmukh Yes [14][9][15]
2021 Tryst With Destiny Yes [16]
Your Honor (Season 2) Yes Yes [8][17]
2022 Kacchey Limbu Yes [5][6][7]
2024 Little Thomas Yes
2025 Mrs. Yes

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Neeraj Pandey is navigating the tough Bollywood landscape with heartwarming lyrics". The Indian Express. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b Pandey, Neeraj (22 April 2023). Door Aasmaan mein. India: Pankti Prakashan. ISBN 978-8196329433.
  3. ^ a b "'Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi' Review: Has Seema Pahwa Given Us One Of The Best Movies Of 2021 Already? Yes, She Has". Mashable. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Neeraj Pandey: Bollywood trusted me and that helped me become the writer I am today". The Times of India. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  5. ^ a b "'Kacchey Limbu' review: Feel-good gully cricket film is empowerment lite". Scroll.in. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "Neeraj Pandey's 'Kacchey Limbu' to have world premiere at 47th Toronto International Film Festival 2022". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Kacchey Limbu release date: When and where to watch Radhika Madan, Ayush Mehra and Rajat Barmecha's sports drama on OTT". OTTPlay. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Your Honor 2 Review: Jimmy Sheirgill-starrer keeps viewers hooked with its gripping story". India Today. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  9. ^ a b "The alchemist of lines". The New Indian Express. 7 June 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  10. ^ "The new Neeraj Pandey has two movies in MAMI this year". The Times of India. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Bollywood screenwriter hustled out of theatre for not standing for the national anthem". Scroll.in. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Up-and-coming lyricist Neeraj Pandey speaks about working with Seema Pahwa on Ram Prasad ki Tehrvi". Indulge Express. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  13. ^ "Moothon' song: 'Bhai Re' song sees Nivin Pauly in a rugged avatar". OTTPlay. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  14. ^ "'Hasmukh's writing could have been much better': Nikkhil Advani accepts what went wrong with Netfix show". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  15. ^ "Hasmukh Review: Vir Das Makes The Transition To Hindi With Aplomb. Plus, The Idea Is Killer". NDTV. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Tryst With Destiny trailer Twitter reaction: Drishyam Films' anthology creates quite a stir on the internet". OTTPlay. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  17. ^ "Your Honor Season 2 Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2025.