Yuugg

Dr. Yuugg is an Indian actor, writer and director, who predominantly works in Marathi regional films. Some of his roles are Shiva from Karuna Shiv Shankara, starring Vijay Chavan, Varad Chavan, Nisha Parulekar and Sam from Duniya geli Tel Lavat, starring Siddharth Jadhav, Girish Oak, Savita Prabhune and jayat Wadkar. He is a writer of the Marathi film Youth, starring Vikram Gokhale, Satish Pulekar, Neha Mahajan and Sayaji shinde.. His recent film is I am not Slumdog I am Indian which released in August 2016. He has written, directed and actor of the film I am not Slumdog I am Indian starring usha Nadkarni, Uday Sabnis, Shamlal, Ajahar Bhatt and Nilambari. Dr. Yuugg has written, directed, edited and actor of the film "Plastic Baba" Produce by Eduwealth film Production and censore on 18 march 2026

He has been awarded as "Vidhyavachaspati" an Honorary Doctorate in Arts, Film Writing, and Culture in recognition of his contributions and achievements in these fields. By Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Hindi Vidhyapeeth, Vrundavandham, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh as on 24 April 2024, In presence of Retired Judge, Madhya Pradesh Shasan, Bhopal, Mr. Devendra Kumar Jain and Chancellor Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Hindi Vidhyapeeth, Dr. Indu Bhushan Mishra.

Filmography

Films Writer/Director/editor Awards and recognitions In 2026, filmmaker and writer Dr. Yuugg received the Best Story Award and Best Screenplay Award at the Dhakka Global Film Awards 2026 for the Marathi feature film Plastic Baba. The film also won the Best Feature Film Award at the same festival.

Plastic Baba gained international recognition for its environmental theme focusing on plastic pollution, ocean conservation, and public awareness regarding single-use plastic.

The film was also officially selected for the Follow Your Heart New York International Film Festival in New York, USA, further expanding its international presence and appreciation among global audiences.