
Known for
Writing
Born
October 19, 1947
Birthplace
Bombay (now Mumbai), British India
Died
October 7, 2017 (aged 69)
Kundan Shah (19 October 1947 – 7 October 2017) was an Indian film director and writer known for his influential contribution to satirical comedy in Hindi cinema and television. Born into a Gujarati family, he studied film direction at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. During his time at FTII, he developed a strong interest in socially relevant storytelling blended with humor and satire, which later became the hallmark of his filmmaking style.
Shah made his directorial debut with the cult comedy film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), which he also co-wrote. The film introduced a sharp form of satirical comedy in Indian cinema and later achieved cult status. He subsequently mo...
2016
2015
Writer, Director
2015
as Self
2008
Director
2004
Director
2002
Director, Screenplay
2002
2000
Director
2000
Director
1994
Director, Screenplay, Story
1988
1986
1983
Director, Story, Screenplay
1981
1976
Script, Director