Srijit Mukherji

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Srijit Mukherji

সৃজিত মুখোপাধ্যায় • DIRECTOR • WRITER • ACTOR • LYRICIST

Srijit Mukherji is one of the most acclaimed contemporary filmmakers of Bengali cinema, known for his distinctive storytelling, layered characters and genre-defying films. Since his feature-film debut with Autograph in 2010, he has created a diverse body of work spanning psychological thrillers, period dramas, literary adaptations, biographies, musical films and mainstream entertainment. His celebrated films include Baishe Srabon, Jaatishwar, Chotushkone, Rajkahini, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, Vinci Da, Gumnaami, Dwitiyo Purush and Padatik.

2010 Feature Debut

5 National Awards

40+ Director Credits

2026 Latest Recognition

ABOUT SRIJIT MUKHERJI

Srijit Mukherji was born on 23 September 1977 in Bhawanipore, Kolkata. Before entering filmmaking, he worked in different professional fields and developed a strong interest in theatre, literature, music and cinema.

His feature-film directorial debut, Autograph (2010), became a landmark success in modern Bengali cinema. The film established his reputation as a filmmaker with a strong understanding of screenplay, characterisation and cinematic language.

He followed it with films such as Memories in March, Baishe Srabon, Hemlock Society, Mishawr Rawhoshyo and Jaatishwar. His collaboration with actor Prosenjit Chatterjee became one of the defining creative partnerships of his career.

With Chotushkone, Srijit achieved major national recognition. The film earned him the National Film Award for Best Director as well as the National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay.

His later works expanded his cinematic canvas. Rajkahini was adapted into the Hindi film Begum Jaan, while Ek Je Chhilo Raja and Gumnaami received National Film Award recognition. He also directed Hindi projects including Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga, Shabaash Mithu and Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke.

Alongside direction, Srijit is active as a screenwriter, lyricist, actor and producer. His recent Bengali work includes Padatik and Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei, continuing his long association with ambitious, character-driven cinema.

CAREER JOURNEY

2010 Feature Debut	Made his feature directorial debut with Autograph, starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Nandana Sen and Indraneil Sengupta.
2011–2013 Thrillers & Popular Cinema	Directed Baishe Srabon, Hemlock Society and Mishawr Rawhoshyo, establishing his signature style across thriller, comedy and adventure.
2014 National Breakthrough	Released Jaatishwar and Chotushkone. Chotushkone brought him the National Film Award for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
2015–2019 Ambitious Cinema	Created Rajkahini, Zulfiqar, Begum Jaan, Uma, Ek Je Chhilo Raja and Vinci Da. Ek Je Chhilo Raja won the National Film Award for Best Bengali Feature Film.
2019–2021 Gumnaami Era	Directed Gumnaami and Dwitiyo Purush. Gumnaami received National Film Awards for Best Bengali Feature Film and Best Adapted Screenplay.
2022–Present National & Contemporary Era	Expanded his work through Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga, Shabaash Mithu, Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, Padatik and Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei.

SIGNATURE FILMS & PROJECTS

Autograph

Baishe Srabon

Hemlock Society

Mishawr Rawhoshyo

Jaatishwar

Chotushkone

Rajkahini

Zulfiqar

Begum Jaan

Uma

Ek Je Chhilo Raja

Vinci Da

Gumnaami

Dwitiyo Purush

Kakababur Protyaborton

Padatik

Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei

QUICK FACTS

FULL NAME

Srijit Mukherji

DATE OF BIRTH

23 September 1977

BIRTHPLACE

Bhawanipore, Kolkata

PROFESSION

Director, Writer, Actor, Lyricist

ACTIVE YEARS

2010–Present

DIRECTORIAL DEBUT

Autograph (2010)

NATIONAL AWARDS

5 National Film Awards

KNOWN FOR

Chotushkone • Gumnaami • Vinci Da

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

2010	Autograph
2011	Baishe Srabon
2012	Hemlock Society
2013	Mishawr Rawhoshyo
2014	Jaatishwar
2014	Chotushkone
2015	Rajkahini
2016	Zulfiqar
2017	Begum Jaan
2018	Ek Je Chhilo Raja
2019	Vinci Da
2019	Gumnaami
2020	Dwitiyo Purush
2022	Kakababur Protyaborton
2022	Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
2022	Shabaash Mithu
2024	Padatik
2025	Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei

NATIONAL AWARDS

2015 — 62nd National Film Awards
Best Director — Chotushkone
Best Original Screenplay — Chotushkone

2019 — 66th National Film Awards
Best Feature Film in Bengali — Ek Je Chhilo Raja

2020 — 67th National Film Awards
Best Feature Film in Bengali — Gumnaami
Best Adapted Screenplay — Gumnaami

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2011	IBFA Awards — Best Director & Best Screenplay — Baishe Srabon
2015	National Film Awards — Best Director & Best Original Screenplay — Chotushkone
2019	National Film Awards — Best Bengali Feature Film — Ek Je Chhilo Raja
2020	National Film Awards — Best Bengali Feature Film & Best Adapted Screenplay — Gumnaami
2020	Filmfare Awards — Best Story & Best Film — Vinci Da
2024	WBFJA Awards — Best Director — Padatik
2026	WBFJA Awards — Best Director — Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei

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