Kishore Kadam

Kishore Kadam is a distinguished Indian actor and writer, celebrated for his contributions to both Marathi and Hindi cinema. He embarked on his film career with the Hindi movie Antarnaad in 1991, directed by the renowned Shyam Benegal. This partnership with Benegal continued as Kadam appeared in notable parallel films, including Mammo (1994). His breakthrough came with the Urdu film Samar (1999), which garnered the National Film Award for Best Film. Kadam's remarkable performance in the lead role earned him widespread critical acclaim.

Following the success of Samar, Kadam's career flourished with significant roles in films such as Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar (2000), Black Friday (2004), and Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), all of which were commercially successful. After 2007, he shifted his focus predominantly to Marathi cinema, where he further established his reputation. His notable works in this genre include Natrang (2010), Balak Palak (2013), and Fandry (2014). He also made his Tamil film debut in Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) and starred in the Marathi comedy satire Wagherya (2018), directed by Sameer Asha Patil. In 2019, he appeared in two films, Chhatrapati Shasan and Adham, adding to his impressive filmography. With numerous accolades and a devoted fan base, Kishore Kadam remains a prominent figure in Indian cinema.