Director

Kundan Shah

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Directed movies: 9Directed series: 1All crew credits: 11

TMDB ID: 593019

IMDb ID: nm0787453

Known for: Writing

Born: October 19, 1947

Died: October 7, 2017

Age: 69

Place of birth: Bombay (now Mumbai), British India

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1976 - 2015

Years active: 40

Average TMDB rating: 6.52

Wikidata: Q3200413

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Biography

Kundan Shah (1947–2017) was an Indian film director and writer celebrated for his contributions to Indian cinema and television. He gained acclaim for his satirical comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), which has become a cult classic. Shah also co-directed the popular television series Nukkad (1986–1987) with Saeed Akhtar Mirza, depicting the lives of urban lower-middle-class individuals. Another significant work is Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), a romantic comedy featuring Shah Rukh Khan. Shah's storytelling often highlighted social issues with humor and empathy.

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