Krishnadev Yagnik

Krishnadev Yagnik (born 17 October 1984) is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his works primarily in Gujarati cinema. He is known for directing films such as Chhello Divas, Karsandas Pay & Use (2017), and Shu Thayu? (2018). Shu Thayu? and Chhello Divas are among highest-grossing Gujarati films. In 2016 he has also directed the Hindi remake of his film Chhello Divas, titled Days of Tafree.

He co-founded the film production house called Belvedere Films, under which the films Shu Thayu?, Chhello Divas and Karsandas Pay & Use were produced. He wrote and directed Raado (2022), Naadi Dosh (2022), and Vash (2023), which are all Gujarati films.

Career Yagnik began his career as a guitarist in garba band. He moved to Bombay pursue the career as a composer. After early struggles, he got an opportunity as Jatin Pandit's assistant. However, unable to find further opportunities as a composer, he decided to direct his own movie. He learned screenwriting and direction from YouTube videos and tutorials. With his friend Vaishal Shah, he managed to fundraise money to direct his debut film, Chhello Divas, which turned out to be one of the highest-grossing Gujarati films of all-time, earning .

Yagnik co-founded the production houses, Big Box Series and Belvedere Films.

Filmography

Awards Krishnadev was awarded as the best director for the film Karsandas Pay & Use at International Gujarati Film Festival in 2018. Vash won National Film Award for Best Gujarati Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards.