K.D. Shorey
K.D. Shorey, born Krishan Dev Shorey on February 3, 1930, in Jalandhar, was an Indian film producer, actor, and director who worked in Hindi cinema from the 1970s to the 1990s. He died on September 16, 2022, in Mumbai at the age of 92.
Shorey produced several notable films, including Umar Qaid (1975), Zinda Dil (1975), Be-Reham (1980), and Bad Aur Badnaam (1984). He directed Maha-Yuddh (1998), which featured Gulshan Grover, Kader Khan, Mukesh Khanna, and his elder son Lokesh Shorey in his acting debut. His production company, KDS Films, backed many projects in the 1980s, and he occasionally appeared on screen in uncredited cameos, sometimes as a judge.
Beyond filmmaking, Shorey played a significant role in industry governance. He served as general secretary of both the Film Federation of India and the Film Makers’ Combine, and he was president of the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA). He advocated for official recognition of the film industry as a formal business.
Shorey faced hardship early in life and later battled cancer. His son Ranvir Shorey has described him as his greatest source of inspiration and protection. His elder son Lokesh Shorey acted in Maha-Yuddh, which Shorey directed.
He passed away in Mumbai, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. A memorial service (chautha) was held on September 19, 2022, in Andheri West, Mumbai. The film community offered tributes to his lasting impact on Indian cinema.
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