Raaj Shaandilyaa is a Bollywood writer, director and producer who has revolutionized the genre of folktronica, a fusion of Indian folk music and electronic beats. His latest film, Dream Girl 2, is a blockbuster sequel to the 2019 hit Dream Girl, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Mitika Kanwar. The film is based on the poetry of Sufi mystic Bulleh Shah, and delivers a powerful message of love, peace and unity.
Raaj Shaandilyaa has a remarkable journey in the film industry, starting from a humble background in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. He began his career as a writer and content director for the popular comedy show Comedy Circus, where he wrote hundreds of scripts for famous comedians like Kapil Sharma, Krishna Abhishek and Sudesh Lehri. He also holds a record in the Limca Book of Records for writing 625 scripts in a year.
He made his debut as a dialogue writer for the film Welcome Back in 2015, followed by Freaky Ali in 2016 and Bhoomi in 2017. He then directed his first film, Dream Girl, in 2019, which became the biggest hit of Ayushmann Khurrana’s career and entered the 100 crore club. He also produced and wrote the story for Janhit Mein Jaari in 2022, and created the acclaimed web series The Great Weddings of Munnes in the same year.
In 2023, he wrote and directed Dream Girl 2, which broke all records and became a super hit film. The film also entered the 100 crore club, despite facing competition from other big releases like OMG 2 and Gadar 2. The film also earned him a spot on the Times Square Billboard, a prestigious platform that showcases the best of global talent.
Raaj Shaandilyaa has always followed his dreams and passion, despite the challenges and expectations of his family and society. He moved to Mumbai with a vision to make a mark in the film industry, and he has achieved it with his hard work and creativity. He has a unique style of blending traditional and modern elements and creating original and innovative content.
He is not only a successful writer and director, but also a visionary producer who has announced seven slates of movies across different genres and scales. He is also working on his next film, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, starring Rajkummar Rao and Tripti Dimri.
Raaj Shaandilyaa is a name to reckon with in the Bollywood industry, and a source of inspiration for many aspiring filmmakers. He has proved that with talent, determination and courage, anything is possible. He is the king of folktronica, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us next.
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