New Delhi: Ayan Mukerji comes under the list of the most successful Bollywood directors, turns 38 today. He is an incredibly passionate essence with unique imagination. At 26, Ayan started her career as a young director and made an unforgettable mark in the Hindi film industry with just 2 films so far.

Ayan was born on August 15, 1983, in Kolkata to a notable family related to Bollywood. On the special occasion of his birthday, let’s take a look at his incredible work.

Wake Up Sid (2009)

This comedy-drama film was written and directed by Ayan and was backed by Dharma Productions. Starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor. For this film, Ayan was honoured with the best debut award by the producers Guild Film Awards.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)

Ayan’s second directorial has hit a sixer and this romcom film turned out to be the highest-grossing Hindi film. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur. The film was nominated for the 59th Filmfare Awards.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

In this film, Ayan has worked as an assistant director with Bollywood’s most known filmmaker Karan Johar. The film stars Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan. Ayan also made his cameo appearance in the song “Tumhi Dekho Naa.”

Swades (2004)

This is another film in which Ayan worked as an assistant director with Ashutosh Gowariker. The film was produced by him and Ronnie Screwvala. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Johi, Kishori Ballal.

Brahmastra (2022)

The Adventure/Action film marks Ayan’s third directorial. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in lead roles. Audiences are eagerly waiting for the release of the film which is September 9, 2022.