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{{ | {{Short description|Indian filmmaker (born 1982)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Luv Ranjan | | name = Luv Ranjan | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = Ranjan in 2022 | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|09|29|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=TheAaryanKartik|number=1045919273007427584|title=Kartik Aaryan on Twitter: "Happy birthday to my Sonu .."}}</ref> | |||
| birth_place = [[Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh]], India | | birth_place = [[Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh]], India | ||
| yearsactive = 2011–present | | yearsactive = 2011–present | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = {{marriage|Alisha Vaid<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/luv-ranjan-ties-the-knot-with-alisha-vaid-in-agra/articleshow/89708613.cms|title = Luv Ranjan ties the knot with Alisha Vaid in Agra|work=The Times of India|access-date=21 February 2022}}</ref>|2022}} | ||
| children = | | children = | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|writer|producer}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Film director|writer|lyricist|music director|producer}} | ||
| birth_name = | | birth_name = | ||
| organization = [[Luv Films]] | |||
| relatives = | | relatives = | ||
| awards = | | awards = | ||
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'''Luv Ranjan''' is an Indian film director, writer and producer who works in [[Hindi cinema]] | '''Luv Ranjan''' (born 29 September 1982) is an Indian film & music director, writer, lyricist and producer who works in [[Hindi cinema]] and owns [[Luv Films]]. His notable films include the romantic comedies ''[[Pyaar Ka Punchnama]]'' (2011), ''[[Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2]]'' (2015), ''[[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety]]'' (2018), ''[[De De Pyaar De]]'' (2019) and [[Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar|''Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar'']] (2023). | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
After finishing his schooling from St. Paul's Academy, Ghaziabad, he studied at the [[Hindu College, University of Delhi|Hindu College]], [[Delhi University]].{{ | After finishing his schooling from St. Paul's Academy, Ghaziabad, he studied at the [[Hindu College, University of Delhi|Hindu College]], [[Delhi University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luv Ranjan Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/person/luv-ranjan_12671/about |access-date=2022-07-24 |website=India Forums |language=en}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=January 2026}} He married his longtime girlfriend Alisha Vaid in a private ceremony in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-20 |title=Luv Ranjan ties the knot with Alisha Vaid in Agra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/luv-ranjan-ties-the-knot-with-alisha-vaid-in-agra/articleshow/89708613.cms |access-date=2025-12-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=2022-02-21 |title=Who is Luv Ranjan's wife, Alisha Vaid |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/who-is-luv-ranjan-s-wife-alisha-vaid-1915783-2022-02-21 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | |||
===Directing=== | |||
He began his career as a director in 2011 with the film, ''[[Pyaar Ka Punchnama]]'' produced by Abhishek Pathak, [[Panorama Studios]] and [[Viacom18 Motion Pictures]]. The film is a [[romantic comedy]] which depicts the life of three young bachelors.<ref>{{cite news|title=Luv Ranjan makes bollywood debut through Pyaar Ka Punchnama|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Pyar-Ka-Punchnama-Story-with-punch/article11643990.ece|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 May 2011|access-date= 11 May 2018|ref=44|last1=Kamath|first1=Sudhish}}</ref> In 2013, he wrote and directed ''[[Akaash Vani]]''. Two years later, in 2015, he co-wrote and directed the sequel of ''Pyaar Ka Punchnama'', ''[[Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2]]''. The sequel too received much appreciation and performed well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pyaar ka Punchnama soon to be on floor|date=5 June 2012|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/pyaar-ka-punchnama-2-on-floors-next-year/166445|publisher=[[Mid-Day]]|access-date= 5 June 2012|ref=44}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pyaar ka Punchnama 2 review|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/pyaar-ka-punchnama-2-review-this-sequel-is-super-funny/story-Hi3eqk4lQfPofwB09Z8ueO.html|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=16 October 2015|access-date= 17 October 2015|ref=44}}</ref> He directed the film ''[[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety]]'' in 2018. The film performed exceedingly well at the box office,<ref>{{cite news|title=Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety a blockbuster movies of 2018 |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/sonu-ke-titu-ki-sweety-completes-100-cr-run-on-box-office-118032000607_1.html|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=20 March 2018}}</ref> although it holds a 40% rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 10 reviews.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sonu_ke_titu_ki_sweety | title=Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] }}</ref> All four of his directorial ventures starred [[Kartik Aaryan]] and [[Nushrat Bharucha]] in lead roles. | |||
In December 2019, it was announced that Ranjan will direct a romantic-comedy, titled ''[[Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar]]'' starring [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Shraddha Kapoor]] in the lead roles. It went on floors in January 2021 and was released on 8 March 2023, coinciding with [[Holi]]. | |||
==Producing== | ===Producing=== | ||
He turned to production in 2012 with his childhood friend and co-producer, [[Ankur Garg]] and founded their company [[Luv Films]]. In 2016, he produced [[Life Sahi Hai]], an Indian coming of age comedy web-series created by [[Tarun Jain]]. He directed and co-produced comedy film [[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety]] along with [[Ankur Garg]] and in collaboration with [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] | He turned to production in 2012 with his childhood friend and co-producer, [[Ankur Garg]], and founded their company, [[Luv Films]]. In 2016, he produced ''[[Life Sahi Hai]]'', an Indian coming-of-age comedy web-series created by [[Tarun Jain]]. He directed and co-produced the comedy film, ''[[Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety]]'', along with [[Ankur Garg]] and in collaboration with [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. It starred [[Kartik Aaryan]], [[Nushrat Bharucha]], and [[Sunny Singh Nijjar|Sunny Singh]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/sonu-ke-titu-ki-sweety-completes-100-cr-run-on-box-office-118032000607_1.html|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=20 March 2018|ref=44}}</ref> It emerged as a major commercial success and ranked as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2018. He next produced the urban romcom, ''[[De De Pyaar De]]'', starring [[Ajay Devgn]], [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]], and [[Rakul Preet Singh]]. It was directed by his longtime editor, [[Akiv Ali]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Turram Khan upcoming comedy movie|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/100918/turram-khan-rajkummar-rao-nushrat-bharucha-to-star-in-hansal-mehta-fil.html |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=10 September 2018 |access-date= 10 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Jai Mummy Di|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-singh-sonnalli-seygall-film-jai-mummy-di-5588939/ |work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=18 February 2019 |ref=44}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | ||
| {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | ||
| {{Yes}} | | {{Yes}} | ||
| | | <ref>{{Cite web |title=Ranbir Kapoor completes shooting for Luv Ranjan's untitled rom-com opposite Shraddha Kapoor - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranbir-kapoor-completes-shooting-for-luv-ranjans-untitled-rom-com-opposite-shraddha-kapoor/articleshow/92471552.cms |access-date=2022-06-26 |website=The Times of India |date=26 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Netflix]] film<br/>Also composer and lyricist of one song | |||
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! rowspan="3" scope="row" |2025 | |||
|''[[Devmanus (film)|Devmanus]]'' | |||
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|''[[Ufff Yeh Siyapaa]]'' | |||
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|''[[De De Pyaar De 2]]'' | |||
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! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2026 | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{Twitter|luv_ranjan}} | * {{Twitter|luv_ranjan}} | ||
{{Luv Ranjan}} | |||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
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[[Category:Hindi-language Indian writers]] | |||
[[Category:Hindi film producers]] | [[Category:Hindi film producers]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:04, 25 March 2026
Luv Ranjan | |
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| Born | 29 September 1982[1] Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Organization | Luv Films |
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Luv Ranjan (born 29 September 1982) is an Indian film & music director, writer, lyricist and producer who works in Hindi cinema and owns Luv Films. His notable films include the romantic comedies Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), De De Pyaar De (2019) and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar (2023).
Early life[edit | edit source]
After finishing his schooling from St. Paul's Academy, Ghaziabad, he studied at the Hindu College, Delhi University.[3][better source needed] He married his longtime girlfriend Alisha Vaid in a private ceremony in February 2022.[4][5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Directing[edit | edit source]
He began his career as a director in 2011 with the film, Pyaar Ka Punchnama produced by Abhishek Pathak, Panorama Studios and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The film is a romantic comedy which depicts the life of three young bachelors.[6] In 2013, he wrote and directed Akaash Vani. Two years later, in 2015, he co-wrote and directed the sequel of Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2. The sequel too received much appreciation and performed well at the box office.[7][8] He directed the film Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety in 2018. The film performed exceedingly well at the box office,[9] although it holds a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews.[10] All four of his directorial ventures starred Kartik Aaryan and Nushrat Bharucha in lead roles.
In December 2019, it was announced that Ranjan will direct a romantic-comedy, titled Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles. It went on floors in January 2021 and was released on 8 March 2023, coinciding with Holi.
Producing[edit | edit source]
He turned to production in 2012 with his childhood friend and co-producer, Ankur Garg, and founded their company, Luv Films. In 2016, he produced Life Sahi Hai, an Indian coming-of-age comedy web-series created by Tarun Jain. He directed and co-produced the comedy film, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, along with Ankur Garg and in collaboration with T-Series. It starred Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha, and Sunny Singh in the lead roles.[11] It emerged as a major commercial success and ranked as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2018. He next produced the urban romcom, De De Pyaar De, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Rakul Preet Singh. It was directed by his longtime editor, Akiv Ali.[12][13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama | Yes | No | Yes | Also lyricist of all songs and composer of one song |
| 2013 | Akaash Vani | Yes | No | Yes | Also lyricist of all songs |
| 2015 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | Yes | No | Yes | Also lyricist of one song |
| 2016 | Life Sahi Hai | No | Yes | No | Web series |
| 2018 | Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2019 | De De Pyaar De | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2020 | Jai Mummy Di | No | Yes | No | |
| Malang | No | Yes | No | ||
| Chhalaang | No | Yes | Yes | Amazon Prime Video film | |
| 2022 | Vadh | No | Yes | No | |
| 2023 | Kuttey | No | Yes | No | |
| Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | Yes | Yes | Yes | [14] | |
| 2024 | Wild Wild Punjab | No | Yes | Yes | Netflix film Also composer and lyricist of one song |
| 2025 | Devmanus | No | Yes | No | Marathi film |
| Ufff Yeh Siyapaa | No | Yes | No | ||
| De De Pyaar De 2 | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2026 | Vadh 2 | No | Yes | No | |
| Cocktail 2 | No | No | Yes |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ @TheAaryanKartik (29 September 2018). "Kartik Aaryan on Twitter: "Happy birthday to my Sonu .."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Luv Ranjan ties the knot with Alisha Vaid in Agra". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ↑ "Luv Ranjan Height, Age, Family, Wiki & More". India Forums. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ↑ "Luv Ranjan ties the knot with Alisha Vaid in Agra". The Times of India. 20 February 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ↑ K, Janani (21 February 2022). "Who is Luv Ranjan's wife, Alisha Vaid". India Today. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ↑ Kamath, Sudhish (21 May 2011). "Luv Ranjan makes bollywood debut through Pyaar Ka Punchnama". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ↑ "Pyaar ka Punchnama soon to be on floor". Mid-Day. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ↑ "Pyaar ka Punchnama 2 review". Hindustan Times. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ↑ "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety a blockbuster movies of 2018". Business Standard. 20 March 2018.
- ↑ "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ↑ "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety". Business Standard. 20 March 2018.
- ↑ "Turram Khan upcoming comedy movie". Deccan Chronicle. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- ↑ "Jai Mummy Di". The Indian Express. 18 February 2019.
- ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor completes shooting for Luv Ranjan's untitled rom-com opposite Shraddha Kapoor - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.