Shashank Khaitan is an Indian film writer, director, actor and producer who works in Hindi films.
11 Facts About Shashank Khaitan
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Shashank Khaitan is known for his association with Dharma Productions.
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Shashank Khaitan directed the romantic drama Dhadak and a segment of the anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans.
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Shashank Khaitan was born in Calcutta and raised in Nashik, Maharashtra, in a Marwari business family.
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Shashank Khaitan was initially more interested in sports, playing in cricket and tennis tournaments.
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Shashank Khaitan joined Whistling Woods International Institute, a film institute started and supported by veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, to break into the film industry.
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Shashank Khaitan made a brief appearance in Disney's ABCD 2, a sequel to the dance-drama ABCD: Any Body Can Dance.
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Shashank Khaitan made his directional debut with the romantic comedy Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
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Shashank Khaitan cited Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Casablanca as inspiration for his script, and the film itself pays homage to DDLJ as well as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
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In 2017, Shashank Khaitan co-wrote the screenplay and dialogue for the Hindi adaptation of John Green's 2012 novel The Fault in Our Stars with the intent to direct it for Dharma Productions with Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter as leads.
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Shashank Khaitan has completed working on the Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar starter, a comedy thriller titled Govinda Naam Mera which is set to release on 10 June 2022.