Neeraj Ghaywan is a National Award-winning filmmaker acclaimed for his deeply humanistic and socially relevant storytelling. He made his directorial debut with Masaan (2015), which won accolades at the Cannes Film Festival and established him as a powerful new voice in Indian cinema. His works, including the critically acclaimed series Sacred Games (Season 2) and Ajeeb Daastaans (2021), are celebrated for their sensitivity, layered narratives, and exploration of identity and social issues. In 2025, his film Homebound was screened as the Closing Night film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, where it went on to win Best Film and earned him the award for Best Director. Ghaywan continues to be recognized as one of the most distinctive contemporary filmmakers shaping Indian cinema.
