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Shashank Shende
Active Marathi & Hindi Cinema, Television, Theater
- FromMaharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai / Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Age66 years
- Active2001–Present
- Updated
Shashank Shende – Biography
Shashank Shende – Full Information
- Full Name: Shashank Shende
- Popular Name: Shashank Shende
- Nickname: Shashank
- Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Director, Producer
- Known For: Critically acclaimed lead and supporting roles in Marathi and Hindi cinema, including Baaplyok, Khwada, Kaagar, Redu, Khosla Ka Ghosla, and Kaminey.
- Date of Birth: April 20, 1960
- Age: 66 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Current Residence: Mumbai / Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Marathi & Hindi Film & Theater Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) approx.
- Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Salt & Pepper
Family
- Father: Mahadev Shende
- Mother: Mangala Shende
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Married
- Children: Not Publicly Disclosed
Education
- School: Secondary School in Pune & Ahmednagar
- College: Graduation from Pune University
- Qualification: Graduate / Experimental Theater Training (Samanvay Troupe)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2009 | Featured role as Ganesh in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Hindi feature Kaminey |
| 2010 | Played Anna in acclaimed bilingual drama City of Gold / Lalbaug Parel |
| 2011 | Appeared as Stanley’s Chacha in Stanley Ka Dabba and Mhatre Sheth in Shala |
| 2015 | Key role in Khwada, which won two honors at the 62nd National Film Awards |
| 2017 | Played Arjun Magar in acclaimed family drama Ringan |
| 2018 | Lead role as Tatu in Redu, earning major Best Actor nominations |
| 2019 | Won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi for Kaagar |
| 2020 | Played Shelarmama in the historical hit Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior |
| 2023 | Won Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi for his performance as Tatya in Baaplyok |
| 2023 | Played Sadashiv Shinde in Hindi thriller Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2018 | Maharashtra Rajya Chitrapat Mahotsav | Best Actor | Redu | Nominated |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Supporting Actor | Kaagar | Won |
| 2021 | Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) | Best Actor | Porga Majetay | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Actor | Baaplyok | Won |
| 2023 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actor | Baaplyok | Won |
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About Shashank Shende
What is Shashank Shende's most famous movie role?
He is widely known for his award-winning role as Tatya in Baaplyok (2023), as well as key roles in Kaagar, Redu, Khwada, and Tanhaji.
Which major awards has Shashank Shende won?
He has won the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi for Baaplyok, the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi for Kaagar, and the Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar.
Did Shashank Shende start his career in theater?
Yes, he trained through workshops led by legendary theater director Satyadev Dubey and went on to co-found the experimental theater group Samanvay.
In which Hindi films has Shashank Shende appeared?
He has appeared in prominent Hindi films such as Kaminey, Ishqiya, City of Gold, Force, Stanley Ka Dabba, Tanhaji, and Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video.
Is Shashank Shende also a writer and director?
Yes, besides acting, he is a writer and screenwriter who has contributed to various film and stage projects.
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