★ HOW OLD IS NEERAJ GHAYWAN?
Neeraj Ghaywan is 46 years old, born January 1, 1980 in IN · Capricorn.
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About
Neeraj Ghaywan built a reputation directing Hindi-language films that win major festival prizes and streaming deals. Born in India in 1980, he started as an assistant to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap before his directorial debut Masaan earned two awards at Cannes. His short film Juice and work on Netflix's Sacred Games cemented his status as a consistently acclaimed director. A Capricorn born in the year of the Monkey, his Life Path number suggests diplomatic collaboration—fitting for a director who co-creates ambitious projects.
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Biography
Neeraj Ghaywan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema and has won a National Film Award and two Filmfare Awards. Born in 1980, he began his career assisting filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Gangs of Wasseypur and Ugly before stepping into direction. His 2015 directorial debut Masaan earned international recognition and won the FIPRESCI prize at the Cannes Film Festival alongside another major award, establishing him as a significant new voice in Indian cinema. In 2017, his short film Juice won the Filmfare Award for Best Short Film-Fiction, further cementing his technical skill and storytelling range. Ghaywan then co-directed the second season of Netflix's acclaimed series Sacred Games with Kashyap in 2019, and contributed Geeli Pucchi to the anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans in 2021, demonstrating his ability to work across both traditional cinema and streaming platforms. As a screenwriter and director, he combines visual precision with narrative depth, crafting films that resonate with both festival juries and international audiences. A Capricorn born in 1980, his Life Path number 2 reflects a collaborative sensibility—evident in his willingness to co-direct and his apprenticeship under an established mentor. His work in Hindi-language cinema reflects India's growing prominence in global film festivals and streaming markets.
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Trivia
- Ghaywan served as assistant director to Anurag Kashyap on two acclaimed films—Gangs of Wasseypur and Ugly—before directing his own work.
- His directorial debut Masaan won two prizes at Cannes Film Festival, including the FIPRESCI prize, on its first major international showing.
- He co-directed the second season of Netflix's Sacred Games with Anurag Kashyap, blending festival-circuit credibility with streaming-era production scales.
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Numerology
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The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Neeraj Ghaywan read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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- How old is Neeraj Ghaywan?
- Neeraj Ghaywan is 46 years old (born January 1, 1980).
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- Neeraj Ghaywan was born on January 1, 1980.
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- Neeraj Ghaywan is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1980.
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- Neeraj Ghaywan was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Neeraj Ghaywan from?
- Neeraj Ghaywan is from IN.
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- Neeraj Ghaywan is a writer.
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