Wake Up Sid

Wake Up Sid is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Ayan Mukerji in his directorial debut, and produced by Karan Johar under the Dharma Productions banner. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma, with supporting roles from Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak, Namit Das, and Rahul Khanna. Set in contemporary Mumbai, it follows the journey of Siddharth "Sid" Mehra, a carefree and affluent college student who undergoes a transformation after befriending Aisha Banerjee, a newly arrived aspiring writer from Kolkata.

Released theatrically on 2 October 2009, Wake Up Sid received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, music, and performances, particularly that of Kapoor. The film emerged as a commercial success, grossing over ₹47 crore (US$9.9 million) worldwide against a production budget of ₹18 crore (US$3.8 million).

At the 55th Filmfare Awards, Wake Up Sid received nine nominations, including Best Film, Best Director (Mukerji), Best Actor (Kapoor), and Best Supporting Actress (Pathak), and won three: Best Actor (Critics) (Kapoor), Best Debut Director (Mukerji, tying with Zoya Akhtar for Luck by Chance), and Best Female Playback Singer (Kavita Seth for "Iktara"). Over time, Wake Up Sid has been regarded as a defining youth-centric film of its decade, praised for its relatable characters and modern urban themes.