Krishnadev Yagnik (born 17 October 1984) is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his works primarily in Gujarati cinema. He is known for directing films such as Chhello Divas (2015), Karsandas Pay & Use (2017), and Shu Thayu? (2018).[1][2] Shu Thayu? and Chhello Divas are the 3rd and 4th highest-grossing Gujarati films respectively. In 2016 he has also directed the Hindi remake of his film Chhello Divas, titled Days of Tafree.[3][4][5]
Krishnade | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 October 1984 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | KD |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter, screenplay |
| Website | www |
He co-founded the film production house called Belvedere Films, under which the films Shu Thayu?, Chhello Divas and Karsandas Pay & Use were produced.[6] He wrote and directed Raado (2022),[7] Naadi Dosh (2022), and Vash (2023), which are all Gujarati films.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chhello Divas | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2016 | Days of Tafree | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2017 | Karsandas Pay and Use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2018 | Shu Thayu? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vandha Villas | No | No | Yes | |
| 2022 | Naadi Dosh | Yes | No | Yes |
| Raado | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2023 | Vash | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2024 | Danny Jigar | Yes | No | Yes |
| Kasoombo | No | Yes | No | |
| Jagat | No | Yes | No | |
| Trisha On The Rocks | Yes | No | Yes |
Awards
editKrishnadev was awarded as the best director for the film Karsandas Pay & Use at International Gujarati Film Festival in 2018.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Karsandas Pay & Use Review {4/5}". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-05-22.
- ^ "Days of Tafree movie review". India.com. 24 September 2016.
- ^ "KRISHNADEV YAGNIK: Full Bio". The Times of India. 25 February 2019.
- ^ "'Days Of Tafree' recreates the nostalgia of 'Chhello Divas'". The Times of India. 17 September 2016.
- ^ "'Regional films continue to trump Bollywood offerings". LiveMint. 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Yash Soni shared the first look of his next; Check here! - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
- ^ "D-Town celebrates the success of IGFF". The Times of India. 11 September 2018.