Makarand Mane (born 22 January 1984) is a Marathi film director best known for Ringan.
[2] He completed his schooling from Akluj and moved to Lonavala near Pune for junior college where he studied at Manashakti Prayog Kendra.
[3] Mane was also the Chief Assistant Director to national award-winning filmmaker Rajiv Patil for 72 Miles and Vanshavel.
[8] Post success of Ringan, Makarand directed Youngraad highlighting the social issue on the importance of education.
[12][13] Mane has won two Filmfare Awards - Best Debut Director and Best Story,[14] both for Ringan.