Raaj Shaandilyaa

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• Raaj Shaandilyaa is an Indian scriptwriter, story writer, dialogue writer, screenplay writer, producer, director, and actor who has written scripts for well-known comedy television shows and directed comedy films, including the Dream Girl film series.

• During his teenage years, he liked writing short plays and stories; however, his parents wanted him to become an engineer, hence he relocated to Delhi from Jhansi in 2003 to pursue further studies. While in Delhi, he became a salesman and sold recipe books of renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor. ^[4]Facebook – Raaj Shaandilyaa

  

• In 2005, Raaj Shaandilyaa relocated to Bhopal and started doing his engineering degree. While in college, he worked as a writer for an anchor at ETV Madhya Pradesh channel, earning Rs 300 for 10 episodes. ^[5]Facebook – Raaj Shaandilyaa In 2006, he organized a talent hunt competition for Dainik Jagran, where he met the composer Shhailendra Kkumar. On 6 September 2006, Raaj started his journey to Mumbai by boarding the Punjab Mail train from Bhopal. ^[6]Facebook – Raaj Shaandilyaa

  

• After arriving in Mumbai, Raaj Shaandilyaa met singer Ashoo Tewari and also with singer Ganesh Patil in 2007. ^[7]Facebook – Raaj Shaandilyaa ^[8]Facebook – Raaj Shaandilyaa After facing challenges in Mumbai to find work, he returned to Bhopal to continue his studies; however, in 2007, he found work as a scriptwriter following which he returned to Mumbai. ^[9]Facebook – Raaj Shaandilyaa

• In 2007, Raaj Shaandilyaa began his journey by contributing to a TV show (later renamed ‘Bakwaas Band Kar’) on the 9X TV channel.  He wrote his first script for the sixth episode of the first season of the comedy show ‘Comedy Circus’  which was broadcasted on Sony TV.

  

• He got the work as a scriptwriter with the help of comedian Vijay Ishwarlal Pawar, commonly known as V.I.P. His initial scriptwriting assignment was for V.I.P. and actor Swapnil Joshi. From 2007 to 2013, he wrote over 1000 scripts for various comedians, including Krushna Abhishek, Sudesh Lehri, and Kapil Sharma. He later wrote many scripts for several comedy TV shows, including ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil.’
  

  

  

• In 2017, Raaj Shaandilyaa wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film ‘Bhoomi,’ marking the comeback of Sanjay Dutt after his release from jail. In October 2016, he established his own production house, ThinkInk Picturez Ltd. In 2023, he unveiled plans for seven upcoming films to be produced under his banner, ThinkInk Picturez Ltd.
  

  

  

• He wrote, produced, and directed many hit films including Dream Girl in 2019 and Dream Girl 2 in 2023, both films featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Janhit Mein Jaari in 2022 featuring Nushrratt Bharuccha.

  

• Raaj Shaandilyaa’s wife affectionately refers to him by his nickname ‘Kuku,’ and she has even tattooed ‘I Love Kuku’ on her finger. ^[10]Facebook – Raaj Shaandilyaa

  

• During his studies in the 12th standard in 2002, he wrote several songs for his friend’s music album.

• Raaj Shaandilyaa’s debut payment as a scriptwriter for ‘Comedy Circus’ was Rs 23,000.

  

• He is recognized for sharing photos on social media accompanied by humorous captions. ^[11]Instagram – Raaj Shaandilyaa ^[12]Twitter – Raaj Shaandilyaa

  

• He has a fondness for playing cricket and is very skilled as a bowler. In a Facebook post, he shared a picture of himself alongside Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and expressed that if he hadn’t pursued a career as a writer, he would have been a cricketer.
  

  

  

• He is good at singing, and during his school and college years, he participated in several local singing competitions.