MARATHI FILMS AND TV SERIES DIRECTORS

Abhijeet Warang is known for Picasso (2019), Deja Vu (2021) and Piccolo (2023).

Aditya Sarpotdar is an Indian Film Director best known for his blockbuster films Zombivli, Classmates, Faster Fene and Mauli. He is the fourth generation filmmaker from his family as his great grandfather N.D.Sarpotdar was one of the pioneers of the Indian film industry. He started his career as an Executive Producer with Etv network, Hyderabad at the age of 19. He is a versatile filmmaker having successfully explored multiple genres of cinema, web and television content. His latest hindi feature film is titled Kakuda and is produced by RSVP

Alok Rajwade is known for Ashleel Udyog Mitra Mandal (2018), Shanti Kranti (2021) and Astu - So Be It (2013). He has been married to Parna Pethe since 29 February 2016.

Chandrakant Kulkarni is known for Aajacha Divas Majha (2013), Kadachit (2007) and Kay Dyache Bola (2005).

Gajendra Vitthal Ahire is a National Award winner Indian film maker and screenwriter. He is noted for his work in Marathi cinema, theater, and television. He won the Silver Lotus Award at the 51st National Film Awards for his debut film Not Only Mrs. Raut in 2003, and National award for the Best Feature Film in Marathi for Shevri in 2006.He has also worked as a television screenwriter for programs such as Shrimaan-Shrimati. He is highly active in theater field for which he has been recognized by Government of India, Government of Maharashtra and various Institutions across India and abroad for thirty years. Gajendra Vitthal Ahire is a Marathi film director, writer, and actor born in Mumbai He is known for his work in Marathi cinema, directing over 50 films and also working as a producer, screenwriter, and actor. His notable works include "Pimpal", "Bayo", Gajendra Ahire began his career in the film industry as a director, writer, and actor. He has since made significant contributions to Marathi cinema, directing numerous films. He is known for his work on films like "Pimpal", "Bayo", and "Saajinde". He also contributed to projects like "Divasen Divas", "Shrimati Umbrella", "Dear Molly", "Vidyapeeth", "Pinga", "Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande (KCD)", and "Sohalla". Besides directing and writing, he has also acted in some films and worked as a producer, editor, composer, and in the music department. He has received several awards and recognitions for his work in Marathi cinema.

Kartik Shetty is known for Than Than Gopal (2015), Yuvah (2009) and Karthik (2011).

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".His maternal aunt - Charusheela Sable is a Marathi actress. His school classmate was Ankush Choudhary and Bharat Jadhav. He married his longtime girlfriend Bela Shinde.

Mahesh Limaye was born in India. He is known for Yellow (2014), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024).

Mahesh Kothare is an Indian actor, film director and producer of Marathi and Hindi films. He has worked in Indian cinema from a young age and acted in well-known movies such as Raja Aur Runk, Chhota Bhai, Mere Laal, and Ghar Ghar ki Kahani. The well known Hindi song Tu kitni achhi hai tu kitni bholi hai o maa from the film Raja Aur Runk features Kothare as Master Mahesh.

Considered a revolutionary figure in the Marathi film industry, he began his directorial career with the groundbreaking Dhumdhadaka (1985) and has since delivered many box office hits over a period of 20 years. Kothare's films are known for their technical nuances and fantasy concepts and he is one of the few Indian film makers who have made successful films in the fantasy genre.

Kothare made the first Marathi film in true 3D, Zapatlela 2, a box office hit which was released on 7 June 2013 and was the sequel to his 1993 box office blockbuster Zapatlela. In the original horror comedy a doll named Tatya Vinchu comes to life, while the sequel adds animatronics and state of the art CGI.

Makarand Mane is known for The Quest (2017), Baaplyok (2023) and Soyrik (2022).

Mohit Takalkar is known for The Bright Day (2013), Toh, Ti ani Fuji and Medium Spicy (2022).

Mrinal Kulkarni is often considered as one of the most talented actresses in Marathi Film Industry. She is most famous for her role of Sonpari in the same name TV Serial and her title role in the serial Avantika.. She's also known for her TV Commercials of Vico Beauty Products. Her role in TV Serial 'Raja Shivchhatrapati' as mother of King Shivaji, Jijau is considered as her best. Recently, she appeared in the movie 'Rajwade and Sons' in which she played one of the Rajwade siblings.

Nagraj Popatrao Manjule (born 24 August 1978) is an Indian film director, actor, producer, scriptwriter, poet, screenwriter, filmmaker and he works in the Marathi Cinema. Manjule grew up in Jeur village in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. He belongs to the traditionally-nomadic Waddar community, a Dravidian tribe.

He earned his M.A. in Marathi literature from University of Pune, followed by a master's in communication studies from New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar. His first National Award-winning short film Pistulya is a reflection of his 'felt experience'.

His debut feature film, Fandry, was released in February 2014.

Manjule's second film, Sairat, premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. Like Fandry and Pistulya, it deals with caste discrimination and honour killing, a practice still widespread in parts of India. Sairat is currently the highest grossing Marathi film of all time.

Manjule is making his directorial debut in hindi films with Jhund starring Amitabh Bachchan. he known for his Marathi film Sairat, short-film Pistulya for which he received National Film Award in Non-Feature Film category.

At the 61st National Film Awards, Fandry won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director. In 2018, Manjule published a book of poetry in Marathi titled Unhachya Katavirudhha which won the Bhairuratan Damani Sahitya Puraskar.

Paresh Mokashi (born 6 February 1969) is an Indian Film Director, Writer, Theatre Director and actor. He is one of the acclaimed directors in Marathi Film Industry. For his first Feature Film ' Harishchandrachi Factory' he has been widely praised, which was also send for Foreign Language Category in Academy Awards from India. His recent work 'Elizabeth Ekadashi' was also critically praised.

Pravin Tarde is an Indian writer, director, actor, producer, and filmmaker working in Marathi Cinema.

He grew up in Jateda in the Pune district of Maharashtra. He was born and brought up in Pune and completed his education in Pune.

He completed his schooling from Bharti Vidyapeeth More Vidyalaya, Pune and completed his junior college from Yashvantrao Mohite College, Pune. Later, he went on to do his graduation in Law from the ILS Law College, Pune. During his college, he was also active in sports and has been a national level athlete in Kabbadi.

Ravi Jadhav, one of the most influential filmmakers in the Marathi film industry was born and brought up in Mumbai. His artistic knowledge comes from his years in Sir JJ School Of Applied Art where he studied graphic design and visual communications. He was associated with FCB Ulka as a creative director and displayed exceptional creative skills in his clutter breaking advertising work.

His first venture into filmmaking, 'Natrang' was a success and went on to receive many awards including the National Award for best Marathi film and was received well in film festivals around the globe. It was followed by 'Balgandharva' which won the national award for best playback singer, costume and makeup and then 'Balak Palak(BP)',which was applauded for handling the delicate subject of sex education. these three films dealt with sensitive topics that are relevant in the society. He brought variation to his style by directing romcom like 'Timepass' which was the highest grossing Marathi film of 2014, it was followed by its sequel 'Timepass 2'. He even ventured into Bollywood by directing Banjo starring Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakri. Continuing with his artistic ventures he made a National Award winning short film called 'Mitraa' which deals with the freedom and rights of people belonging to the LGBT community. His latest movie is titled 'Nude' and deals with the lives of nude models who work in the field of fine art. The critically acclaimed film received the best film and best actress award at New York Film Festival.

Ravi Jadhav also produced three unique Marathi films namely 'Rege', 'Coffee Ani Barach Kahi' and '& Jara Hatke' which were critically acclaimed. He collaborated with Shekhar Ravjiani and wrote two songs 'Saazani' & 'Saavli'. He also directed their respective music videos to raise funds for 'Maa Niketan', a charitable Trust for homeless unfortunate children.

Sachin Kundalkar is known for Pondicherry (2022), Vazandar: Biggie (2016) and Restaurant (2006).

Sachin Pilgaonkar often known by his first name Sachin, is an Indian film and television actor, director, singer and producer. Starting as a child in the Marathi film, Ha Majha Marg Ekla (1962), he went on to work in around 65 films as a child artist, before switching to adult roles, and being part of films like Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Balika Badhu (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) and Nadiya Ke Paar (1982) as a lead actor, which were all successful. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and also in Bhojpuri cinema, and has acted, produced and directed successful comedy shows on Indian television, including Tu Tu Main Main (2000) and Kadvee Khatti Meethi. He also directed several hit Marathi Films starting with Mai Baap (1982), Navri Mile Navryala (1984), Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Amchyasarkhe Aamich (1990) and Navra Mazha Navsacha (2004).

Sachin Pilgaonkar was born in Mumbai in a Konkani family from Pilgaon, Goa. His father Sharad Pilgaonkar managed a printing business in Mumbai. His father was a film producer. He is married to actress Supriya Pilgaonkar (née Sabnis), whom he first directed for his debut Marathi film, Navri Mile Navryala (1984) and subsequently became successful pair in Marathi cinema. The couple have a daughter, Shriya Pilgaonkar.

Sandeep Sawant is known for A Breath (2004), Nadi Vahate (2017) and Hya Goshtila Navach Nahi (2024). He has been married to Neeraja Patwardhan since 2002.

Satish Rajwade is known for Mrugjal... Ek Naslela Astitva (2000), Mumbai Pune Mumbai 3 (2018) and Mumbai Pune Mumbai 2 (2015).

Shivaji Lotan Patil is known for Bhonga (2018), 31st October (2015) and Halal (2017).

Sujay Dahake is known for Shyamchi Aai (2023), Ajoba (2014) and Phuntroo (2016).

Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India and is one of the most important contemporary voices in Indian cinema. He has an immense body of work, having made critically and commercially acclaimed feature films and short films. His films like Girni and Three of Us have been screened in more than ten international film festivals including the Clermont Ferrand, Rotterdam, Oberhausen and Berlinale Film Festival. Girni has also won the National Awards for Best Short Film and President's Gold Medal for Best Direction. His first feature film Valu was a significant film for Marathi cinema. It is amongst the few Marathi films that kept the box office collection on an upward swing and also traveled to more than 30 International film festivals. He then went on to work on features like Vihir and Deool, which won three National Awards including the Best Feature Film of the year. Apart from that, he has been invited as a jury in festivals like Clermont Ferrand, Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Cairo Film Festival, Thai Film Festival, International Film Festival of Kerala. He also conducts extensive workshops and film clubs for young filmmakers. His feature Highway was critically acclaimed for its representation of the cross section of society through an ensemble cast and was screened in the New York Indian film festival. He is currently working on an unscripted Netflix Series.

Viju Mane is known for Gojiri (2007), Bioscope (2015) and Pandu (2021).

Vishram Sawant is known for Operation Fryday (2023), Risk (2007) and D (2005).