Adinath Kothare

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Adinath Mahesh Kothare
Kothare (right) in 2019
Born	Adinath Mahesh Kothare (1984-05-13) 13 May 1984 (age 40) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupations	Actor producer director
Years active	1994–present
Spouse	Urmilla Kothare ​ (m. 2011)​
Parent	Mahesh Kothare (father)

Adinath Kothare (born 13 May 1984) is an Indian actor, producer, and director, who predominantly works in Marathi films. His directorial debut film, 'Paani,' won the 'National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation' at the 66th National Film Awards and also won him the 'Best Actor' award at the New York Indian Film Festival.^[1] His father, Mahesh Kothare, is a veteran film director of Marathi films.

Kothare made his acting debut as a child actor in the 1994 hit film 'Majha Chakula'. For it, he received 'Best Child Actor' at the Maharashtra State Film Awards.^[2] Kothare's next movie 'Ved Lagi Jeeva' was directed by his father, in the year 2010. This role earned him a nomination in the 'Best Actor' category at 'Zee Gaurav Puraskar'.^[3]

Other films include 'Zapatlela 2' (2013) and 'Avatarachi Goshta' (2014). Avatarachi Goshta won many awards at the 51st Maharashtra State Marathi Film Award, Zee Gaurav Puraskar (2014), and Sahyadri Cine Film Awards 2014.^[4]

As a film producer, Adinath Kothare produced the movie 'Zapatlela 2' (2013) the 1st ever Marathi True 3D film which also saw him in the lead role in the film.