13 Facts About Vishal Mahadkar

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Vishal Mahadkar, direct descendant of Murarbaji Deshpande, the legendary General of Shivaji was born and raised at Pali Hill, Mumbai, home to the Top Guns of the Indian Film Industry, it was but only a matter of time, that, films would finally have the better of Vishal Mahadkar and become an integral part of his life.

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Shivaji Vishal Mahadkar had enrolled him in the renowned Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, Mumbai.

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3.

Vishal Mahadkar left Bombay Scottish School, Mahim at the age of 8 and moved to Oxford.

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4.

Since, Vishal Mahadkar had spent his formative years away from home, overseas, Vishal Mahadkar's father sent him for a year to Shahu Vidyalaya in the precincts of the Kolhapur Palace, to learn and study the rich heritage that he belonged to, under the personal tutelage and the watchful eyes of Shahu, the current heir to the throne of Shivaji.

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5.

Vishal Mahadkar went on to study further in institutions like Mithibai College, Mumbai and Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia where he studied Business Administration.

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6.

Vishal Mahadkar founded 'Mahadkar Infotech' and started a Multi Media Training Centre, which in addition to training, took on, Multi Media, Web Related and other Projects including software development.

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7.

Vishal Mahadkar enjoyed the creative aspect of the business and personally spearheaded all projects executed by the company.

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8.

Vishal Mahadkar joined Mohit Suri's direction team on Kalyug as a junior Assistant Director, and spent time closely learning the craft with Kunal Deshmukh, who was on the team.

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9.

Vishal Mahadkar was then pushed up to First Assistant Director on film Woh Lamhe starring Kangana Ranaut and Shiney Ahuja.

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10.

Vishal Mahadkar was now being monitored closely by the Bhatt brothers as he was then promoted to Chief Assistant Director in film "Awarapan", starring Emraan Hashmi.

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11.

Vishal Mahadkar passed with flying colors and was on his way to becoming a Film director.

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12.

Vishal Mahadkar started bouncing projects off the Bhatts and wrote a number of scripts.

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13.

Vishal Mahadkar made "Blood Money" in 42 shooting days, and two months of postproduction.

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