Actor
Neeraj Pandey
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Arrah, Bihar, India
Years Active
2008 – Present
Neeraj Pandey Biography
Neeraj Pandey – Full Information
- Full Name: Neeraj Pandey
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Date of Birth: 17 December 1973
- Age: 52 years
- Birthplace: Arrah, Bihar, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Family Background
- Father: Name not publicly disclosed (passed away)
- Mother: Name not publicly disclosed
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Name not publicly disclosed
- Children: Not publicly disclosed
Education
- Schooling: St. Aloysius High School, Howrah
- College: Hindu College, University of Delhi
- Field of Study: Arts / Humanities
Career Highlights – Films
| Year | Film Name |
|---|---|
| 2008 | A Wednesday |
| 2011 | Taryanche Bait |
| 2013 | Special 26 |
| 2014 | The Royal Bengal Tiger |
| 2014 | Total Siyapaa |
| 2015 | Baby |
| 2016 | Rustom |
| 2016 | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story |
| 2016 | Saat Uchakkey |
| 2017 | Naam Shabana |
| 2017 | Toilet: Ek Prem Katha |
| 2018 | Aiyaary |
| 2018 | Missing |
| 2022 | Operation Romeo |
| 2022 | Vikram Vedha |
| 2023 | Chengiz |
| 2024 | Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha |
| 2024 | Sikandar Ka Muqaddar |
Career Highlights – web-series
| Year | Series Name |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Special OPS |
| 2021 | Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story |
| 2022 | Khakee: The Bihar Chapter |
| 2023 | The Freelancer |
| 2025 | Khakee: The Bengal Chapter |
| 2026 | Taskaree |
Career Highlights – Documentaries
| Year | Documentary Name |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Secrets of Sinauli |
| 2022 | Secrets of the Koh-i-noor |
| 2022 | Bandon Mein Tha Dum! |
| 2024 | Secrets of The Buddha Relics |
Neeraj Pandey – Recent Activity
- Actively involved with Netflix series Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, starring Emraan Hashmi.
- Taskaree was released in early 2026 and is currently being promoted across platforms.
- Working on the upcoming web series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.
- Continued development of crime and thriller-based storytelling for OTT platforms.
- Associated with the film Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, released in November 2024.
- Managing and producing content under his banner Friday Storytellers.
- Teasing and planning the next installment, Special OPS 2.
- Developing multiple new film and web series projects simultaneously.
- Maintaining a consistent presence in crime thrillers, espionage dramas, and realistic narratives.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best First Film of a Director | National Film Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Best Director | 54th Filmfare Awards | A Wednesday! | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Film | Star Screen Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Best Story | Star Screen Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Best Director | Star Screen Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Most Promising Debut Director | Star Screen Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Best Screenplay | Star Screen Awards | A Wednesday! | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Dialogue | Star Screen Awards | A Wednesday! | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Story | IIFA Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Best Dialogue | IIFA Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2017 | Best Film | Zee Cine Awards | Rustom | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Film of the Year | Stardust Awards | Rustom | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Director | Filmfare OTT Awards | Special OPS | Nominated |
About Neeraj Pandey
He is an Indian filmmaker known for crime thrillers and realistic storytelling.
A Wednesday! (2008).
Crime thrillers, patriotic films, and espionage dramas.
Yes, he has created successful web series like Special OPS and Khakee.
The Smuggler’s Web, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, and new thriller projects.