Shashank Udapurkar
Biography
Shashank Udapurkar, originally trained as an electronic engineer, made a courageous transition from a small town to Mumbai, driven by his passion for storytelling and cinema. What began as a bold personal leap soon evolved into a distinguished career in filmmaking.
His most celebrated Marathi film, Prawaas, which he both wrote and directed, marked a major milestone in his journey. The film received international recognition when it was officially selected for the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2020.
Further elevating its stature, Prawaas was also chosen among the Top 10 Films in the World for the ICFT–UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Medal category at IFFI 2020. Beyond festivals, the film connected deeply with audiences through theatrical screenings and its release on Amazon Prime, earning both critical and popular acclaim.
Shashank made his Hindi directorial debut with Anna (2016), a powerful biographical film based on the life of social activist Anna Hazare. Released by Sony Pictures, the film established him as a filmmaker capable of handling meaningful, real-life narratives with sensitivity and depth.
Continuing his cinematic evolution, Shashank Udapurkar is now working on a new project featuring Sunny Deol and Simran, promising yet another compelling chapter in his growing filmography. With each film, he continues to prove that passion, courage, and dedication can transform dreams into enduring stories on screen.
