Anant Mahadevan is a multi-talented individual, exceling as an actor, director, and writer in both the Marathi and Hindi film industry. Born on August 28, 1950, in Thrissur, United State of Travancore and Cochin, India, he is also known as Anant Narayan Mahadevan.
With a career spanning over three decades, Mahadevan started his film journey in 1984. Currently, at the age of 71 (as of 2021),he has been an integral part of Indian television serials, Hindi movies, and professional English and Hindi theatre.
Mahadevan has received numerous accolades for his work, including the National Award in 2010 for Best Screenplay and Dialogues for the Marathi movie Mee Sindhutai Sapkal, which also earned him a special jury award at the National Film Awards. His film Gour Hari Dastaan was showcased at various international film festivals, including the International Film Festival of India, International Film Festival of Kerala, International Film Festival of Bangalore, and International Film Festival of Chennai.
In addition to his directing credits, Mahadevan has also acted in several films, including Evening Shadows (2018),2.0 (2018),Vishwaroopam 2 (2018),The Xpose, Staying Alive, Papanasam (2015),Barood: (The Fire)-A Love Story (2010),and many more. Some of his notable works as a director include Gour Hari Dastaan (2015),The Xpose (2014),Life's Good, Staying Alive (2012),Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (Marathi) (2010),Red Alert: The War Within (2009),Aksar 2 (2017),and Aksar (2006).
As a writer, Mahadevan has worked on several films, including Anamika: The Untold Story (2008),Aksar, Dil Maange More!!! (2004),and Mee Sindhutai Sapkal.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mahadevan has been recognized for his exceptional work in the Indian film industry, earning him the reputation of a renowned actor, director, and writer in the Marathi, Hindi, and Tamil film industries.
