Kedar Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: [ked̪aːɾ ʃin̪d̪e]; born 16 January 1973) is an Indian film director and screenwriter from Mumbai, India.

[1] Kedar Shinde was born on 16 January 1973 in Mumbai, India.

He is the maternal grandson of noted Marathi Folk Singer, Shahir Sable.

He had started his career with Maharashtrachi Lokdhara (Folk dances of Maharashtra) – Maharashtrachi Lokadhara had performed all over India as a renowned troupe formed by Shahir Sable showcasing all native dance forms of Maharashtra.

[5][6][7] Kedar Shinde was listed in Forbes India's 2023 Showstoppers,[8] being the only Marathi director to achieve this feat.