Altaf Dadasaheb Shaikh
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| Born | 10 February 1983 (age 42) Nandeshwar, Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Occupation | Filmmaker, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | National Award-winning Marathi film Veda B. F. |
| Notable works | Veda B F, Come On Vishnu, Dharavi Katta, Betuka, Breakdown, Karmayogi Aabasaheb (upcoming) |
| Awards | National Film Award, Zee Gurukul Award, High Range Book of World Records, Bravo International World Record, London Book of Records |
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Altaf Dadasaheb Shaikh is an Indian Marathi filmmaker and screenwriter known for his impactful contribution to Marathi cinema. He is best known for directing and writing the National Award-winning film Veda B. F. (2019). He has worked on story, screenplay, dialogues and lyrics for all his films. Born on 10 February 1983 in Nandeshwar, Solapur, he grew up in Mumbai and Pune.
Early Life & Education
Altaf Shaikh was born in Nandeshwar, Solapur, Maharashtra. He spent his childhood in Mumbai and Pune. From a young age, he developed a deep interest in writing, culture, and filmmaking, which later shaped his professional journey.
Career
Altaf Dadasaheb Shaikh began his filmmaking journey with his debut Marathi feature film Veda B. F., a project that earned widespread acclaim for its strong message promoting Hindu–Muslim unity. The film became a major commercial success, collecting over 115 million INR within just 21 days. Throughout his career, Shaikh has contributed to cinema in multiple creative capacities, including direction, story writing, screenplay development, dialogue writing, and lyric composition. He is currently working on the highly anticipated biopic Karmayogi Aabasaheb, based on freedom fighter and 11-time MLA Abasaheb Deshmukh, which is scheduled for release in 2024.
Notable Works
Altaf Dadasaheb Shaikh’s notable works include Veda B F, Come On Vishnu, Dharavi Katta, Betuka, and Breakdown, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker and storyteller. His upcoming project, Karmayogi Aabasaheb, is a biographical film centered on Abasaheb Deshmukh and is expected to add another milestone to his creative career.
Achievements and Recognition
- National Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi – Veda B. F.
- Zee Gurukul Award
- High Range Book of World Records
- Bravo International World Record
- London Book of World Records
- Thailand Festival Nomination
The qawwali "Hey Maze Durvesh Baba" from Veda B. F. sung by Altaf Raja earned multiple world record recognitions and contributed to the film’s popularity.
A notable moment in his career was his heartfelt gesture of accepting a world record award from the postman who delivered it, symbolising his simplicity and humility.