Neeraj Pandey | |
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 Pandey in 2025 | |
| Born | 9 March 1989 Buxar, Bihar, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Mrs., Hasmukh, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Kaamyaab |
| Years active | 2017—present |
Neeraj Pandey (born 9 March 1989) is an Indian novelist, screenwriter, and lyricist who works in Hindi cinema.[1][2]
Pandey has written lyrics for Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Kaamyaab, and Mrs..[3][4][5] He has written dialogues for Hasmukh and Kacchey Limbu,[6][7][8] and also co-written the second season of Your Honor.[9] He has written the novels Door Aasmaan Mein and Kahin Aur Par Kahan.[2][10] He has also co-produced the film Aani Maani.[7]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Pandey was born in the village of Naya Bhojpur in the Buxar district and grew up in Bhabua.[1][11]
Career[edit | edit source]
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.[12][13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Screenplay | Dialogue | Lyrics | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Sameer | 
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| 2018 | Galti Se Mis-Tech |
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| Kaamyaab |
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| 2019 | Moothon (The Elder One) |
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| Minus One (Season 2): New Chapter |
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| Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi |
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| 2020 | Hasmukh |
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| 2021 | Tryst With Destiny |
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| Your Honor (Season 2) |
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| 2022 | Kacchey Limbu |
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[6][7][8] | ||
| 2024 | Little Thomas |
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| 2025 | Mrs. |
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[5] | ||
| 2026 | Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos |
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[20] |
Books[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Neeraj Pandey is navigating the tough Bollywood landscape with heartwarming lyrics". The Indian Express. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pandey, Neeraj (22 April 2023). Door Aasmaan Mein. India: Pankti Prakashan. ISBN 978-8196329433.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "'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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Mrs. Song - Rukte Rukte Chali Re". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "'Kacchey Limbu' review: Feel-good gully cricket film is empowerment lite". Scroll.in. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Neeraj Pandey's 'Kacchey Limbu' to have world premiere at 47th Toronto International Film Festival 2022". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "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.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Your Honor 2 Review: Jimmy Sheirgill-starrer keeps viewers hooked with its gripping story". India Today. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Pandey, Neeraj (30 September 2025). Kahin Aur Par Kahan. India: Unbound Script. ISBN 978-9348497796.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "The alchemist of lines". The New Indian Express. 7 June 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ↑ "The new Neeraj Pandey has two movies in MAMI this year". The Times of India. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ "Bollywood screenwriter hustled out of theatre for not standing for the national anthem". Scroll.in. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Moothon' song: 'Bhai Re' song sees Nivin Pauly in a rugged avatar". OTTPlay. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ↑ "'Hasmukh's writing could have been much better': Nikkhil Advani accepts what went wrong with Netfix show". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ↑ "Hasmukh Review: Vir Das Makes The Transition To Hindi With Aplomb. Plus, The Idea Is Killer". NDTV. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ "Tryst With Destiny trailer Twitter reaction: Drishyam Films' anthology creates quite a stir on the internet". OTTPlay. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ↑ "Your Honor Season 2 Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ↑ "Banda Tere Liye from Happy Patel – Khatarnak Jasoos is out now; Vir Das turns 'item boy' in the first single". Mirchi. Retrieved 6 February 2026.