Kedar Shinde

Kedar Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: [ked̪aːɾ ʃin̪d̪e]; born 16 January 1973) is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Mumbai, India.^[1]

Kedar Shinde
Born	(1973-01-16) 16 January 1973 (age 52) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupations	Film director screenwriter
Spouse	Bela Shinde
Children	Sana Shinde
Relatives	Shahir Sable (maternal grandfather)
Website	kedarshinde.com

Personal life and family

Kedar Shinde was born on 16 January 1973 in Mumbai, India. Shinde completed his school education in Mumbai. He is the maternal grandson of noted Marathi Folk Singer, Shahir Sable.^[2][3] His maternal aunt – Charusheela Sable is a Marathi actor of repute^[4]

Shinde is married to Bela Shinde in 1996. The couple has a daughter, Sana Shinde (born 1998).

Career

He had started his career with Maharashtrachi Lokdhara (Folk dances of Maharashtra) – Maharashtrachi Lokadhara had performed all over India as a renowned troupe formed by Shahir Sable showcasing all native dance forms of Maharashtra.^[5][6][7]

Following the success of Baipan Bhari Deva, he served as the Head of Programming of Colors Marathi channel for Viacom18.

Filmography

Films

Key

†	Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Year	Title	Language	Director	Writer
2004	Aga Bai Arrecha!	Marathi	Yes	Yes
2006	Jatra: Hyalagaad Re Tyalagaad	Marathi	Yes	Yes
	Yanda Kartavya Aahe	Marathi	Yes	Yes
	Majha Navra Tujhi Bayko	Marathi	Yes	Yes
2007	Mukkam Post London	Marathi	Yes	No
2008	Yancha Kahi Nem Nahi	Marathi	Yes	No
	Galgale Nighale	Marathi	Yes	No
	Bakula Namdev Ghotale	Marathi	Yes	Yes
2010	Irada Pakka	Marathi	Yes	No
	On Duty 24 Taas	Marathi	Yes	No
	Toh Baat Pakki!	Hindi	Yes	No
2013	Kho Kho	Marathi	Yes	No
	Shrimant Damodar Pant	Marathi	Yes	No
2015	Aga Bai Arrechyaa 2	Marathi	Yes	Yes
2017	Rangeela Rayabaa	Marathi	Yes	No
2023	Maharashtra Shahir	Marathi	Yes	No
	Baipan Bhari Deva	Marathi	Yes	No
2025	Zapuk Zupuk	Marathi	Yes	No
	Aaipan Bhari Deva †	Marathi	Yes	No

TV shows

Title	Language	Channel
Shriyut Gangadhar Tipre	Marathi	Zee Marathi
Ghadalay Bighadalay	Marathi	Zee Marathi
Hasa Chakat Fu	Marathi	Zee Marathi
Saheb Bibi Ani Mi	Marathi	Zee Marathi
Aali Lahar Kela Kahar	Marathi	Colors Marathi
Maharashtrachi Lokdhara (TV)	Marathi	Zee Marathi
Madhu Ithe Aani Chandra Tithe	Marathi	Zee Marathi
Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal?	Hindi	Star Bharat
Super Sisters	Hindi	SAB TV
Tera Kya Hoga Alia	Hindi	SAB TV
Sukhi Mansacha Sadra	Marathi	Colors Marathi
Sargam Ki Sadhesati	Hindi	Sony Entertainment
Anandiba aur Emily	Hindi	Star Plus
Indrayani	Marathi	Colors Marathi

Plays

Title	Language	Notes
Sahi Re Sahi	Marathi
Lochya Jhala Re	Marathi
Shreemant Damodarpant	Marathi
Tu Tu Mi Mi	Marathi
Punha Sahi Re Sahi	Marathi
Gopala Re Gopala	Marathi
Amachya Sarakhe Amhich	Marathi
Dhyan Ta Dhyan	Marathi
Gela Udat	Marathi
Raju, Rajaram aur Main	Hindi	Hindi adaptation of Punha Sahi Re Sahi
Phari Ek Vaar - Ame Lai Gaya Tame Rahi Gaya	Gujarati	Gujarati adaptation of Punha Sahi Re Sahi
The Play That Goes Wrong (Adaptation)	English	Indian adaptation of The Play That Goes Wrong
Naatak Nu Naatak Naa Naatak	Gujarati	Gujarati adaptation of The Play That Goes Wrong

Accolades

Kedar Shinde was listed in Forbes India's 2023 Showstoppers,^[8] being the only Marathi director to achieve this feat.

Film	Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
Maharashtra Shahir	2023	Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman	Best Director Critics	Won	[9][10]
		TV9 Aapla Bioscope Awards	Best Director	Nominated	[11][12][13]
	2024	Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?	Favourite Director	Nominated	[14][15]
Baipan Bhaari Deva	2024	City Cine Awards	Best Director	Won	[16]
		MaTa Sanman	Best Director	Won	[17]
		Filmfare Awards Marathi	Best Director	Nominated	[18][19]
		Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?	Favourite Director	Nominated	[20][21]