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 among highest-grossing Gujarati films. In 2016 he has also directed the Hindi remake of his film Chhello Divas, titled Days of Tafree.[3][4][5]
Krishnadev Yagnik | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 October 1984 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | KD |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter, screenplay |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | Twinkel Yagnik |
| 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.
Career
editYagnik began his career as a guitarist in garba band. He moved to Bombay pursue the career as a composer. After early struggles, he got an opportunity as Jatin Pandit's assistant. However, unable to find further opportunities as a composer, he decided to direct his own movie. He learned screenwriting and direction from YouTube videos and tutorials. With his friend Vaishal Shah, he managed to fundraise money to direct his debut film, Chhello Divas, which turned out to be one of the highest-grossing Gujarati films of all-time, earning ₹18 crore (US$2.1 million).[8][9]
Yagnik co-founded the production houses, Big Box Series and Belvedere Films.[10]
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 | |
| 2025 | Mithada Maheman | No | Yes | No |
| Vash Level 2 | Yes | No | Yes |
Awards
editKrishnadev was awarded as the best director for the film Karsandas Pay & Use at International Gujarati Film Festival in 2018.[11] Vash won National Film Award for Best Gujarati Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Karsandas Pay & Use Review {4/5}". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ "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 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Gujarati films: Cheaper is not better". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ "Crazy Struggle Story of KD Sir - Rejections, Failure, Loss, Disappointments & Becoming a Hit Machine". 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Big Box Series".
- ^ "D-Town celebrates the success of IGFF". The Times of India. 11 September 2018.
- ^ "71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 announced". PIB.
