Yuugg

Dr. Yuugg
Dr. Yuugg
	Dr. Yuugg
Born	12 June 1976 (age 47); Pune
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor/Writer/Director
Years active	1998-present
Spouse	Pradnya

Dr. Yuugg is an Indian actor, writer and director, who predominantly works in Marathi regional films. Some of his roles are Shiva from Karuna Shiv Shankara, starring Vijay Chavan, Varad Chavan, Nisha Parulekar and Sam from Duniya geli Tel Lavat, starring Siddharth Jadhav, Girish Oak, Savita Prabhune and jayat Wadkar. He is a writer of the Marathi film Youth, starring Vikram Gokhale, Satish Pulekar, Neha Mahajan and Sayaji shinde.. His recent film is I am not Slumdog I am Indian which released in August 2016.^[1]^[2] He has written, directed and actor of the film I am not Slumdog I am Indian starring usha Nadkarni, Uday Sabnis, Shamlal, Ajahar Bhatt and Nilambari. He has been awarded as "Vidhyavachaspati" an Honorary Doctorate in Arts, Film Writing, and Culture in recognition of his contributions and achievements in these fields. By Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Hindi Vidhyapeeth, Vrundavandham, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh as on 24 April 2024, In presence of Retired Judge, Madhya Pradesh Shasan, Bhopal, Mr. Devendra Kumar Jain and Chancellor Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Hindi Vidhyapeeth, Dr. Indu Bhushan Mishra. The prestigious honour not only serves as a personal milestone but also reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work invested in his creative endeavours over the years.

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year	Film Name	Role	Ref(s)
2012	Karuna Shiv Shankara	Shiva	Actor/Writer
2016	Duniya Geli Tel Lavat	Sam	Actor
2016	I am not Slumdog I am Indian	Munna	Actor/ Writer/Director
2016	Youth, Badal Ghadavnyachi Takat		Writer

Events[edit]

In Year2010, Yuugg conceptualised and curated the groundbreaking "Film Photographic 2010" exhibition, a landmark event that garnered widespread acclaim from film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. The exhibition featured a vast collection of photographs spanning the evolution of Indian cinema, showcasing iconic moments, legendary personalities, and behind-the-scenes glimpses. Dadasaheb Phalke, V. Shantaram, Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor and many more. His Contributions to Indian Film History: Beyond the exhibition, he has contributed significantly to the documentation and understanding of Indian film history. His collection of photographs serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, filmmakers, and enthusiasts seeking insights into the evolution and cultural impact of Indian cinema.