★ HOW OLD IS SHASHANK KHAITAN?
Shashank Khaitan is 44 years old, born January 1, 1982 in IN · Capricorn.
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About
Shashank Khaitan scripts and directs Hindi-cinema romantic dramas, often anchored by breakup-era Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt vehicles. Born in India on 1 January 1982, he rose as Dharma Productions' in-house writer on Humpty Sharma (2014) and Badrinath (2017), earning a Filmfare Best Director nomination for the latter. He pivoted to independent production via Mentor Disciple Entertainment, directing the anthology segment in Ajeeb Daastaans (2021) and writing scripts for Dil Bechara (2020) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). Capricorn.
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Biography
Shashank Khaitan is an Indian screenwriter, director, actor and producer working in Hindi cinema. Born 1 January 1982, he emerged as a key creative voice at Dharma Productions, writing and directing the Dulhania franchise: Humpty Sharma (2014) and Badrinath (2017), both starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Badrinath earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Director. He then wrote and directed Dhadak (2018), a Hindi-language remake of the 2016 Marathi film Sairat. After two independent projects for Dharma—Good Newwz (2019) among them—Khaitan founded Mentor Disciple Entertainment, which debuted with Govinda Naam Mera (2022). Beyond directing a 2021 Netflix anthology segment in Ajeeb Daastaans, he wrote scripts for Dil Bechara (2020) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), and produced the action thriller Yodha (2024). As a Capricorn born on 1 January, Khaitan carries the sign's reputation for ambitious structure and discipline—traits evident in his transition from studio insider to production founder. His life-path number is 22, the master builder, mirroring his shift from screenwriting into directorial and production leadership. Screenwriters in Hindi cinema balance commercial demands with narrative voice; Khaitan's catalogue reflects both studio franchise work and independent remakes.
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Trivia
- Khaitan wrote Dhadak (2018), a full remake of the 2016 Marathi film Sairat, shifting the original's rural love story to urban Hindi cinema.
- His production banner Mentor Disciple Entertainment was founded after two independent ventures for Dharma Productions, signalling a creative shift to autonomous projects.
- He directed a segment in the 2021 Netflix anthology Ajeeb Daastaans, expanding beyond theatrical Hindi-cinema dramas.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Shashank Khaitan?
- Shashank Khaitan is 44 years old (born January 1, 1982).
- When is Shashank Khaitan's birthday?
- Shashank Khaitan was born on January 1, 1982.
- What is Shashank Khaitan's zodiac sign?
- Shashank Khaitan is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1982.
- What is Shashank Khaitan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shashank Khaitan was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Shashank Khaitan from?
- Shashank Khaitan is from IN.
- What does Shashank Khaitan do?
- Shashank Khaitan is a writer.
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