Adinath Kothare, an Indian award-winning actor, producer, and director, was born on May 13, 1984. At the 66th National Film Awards, his directorial debut film 'Paani' earned the national prize for 'National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation,' as well as the 'Best Actor award at the New York Indian Film Festival. He made his acting debut as a child actor in the blockbuster 1994 film 'Majha Chakula,' for which he won multiple awards, including the Maharashtra State Film Awards for 'Best Child Actor.' In 2010, Adinath's second film, 'Ved Lagi Jeeva,' was directed by his father Mahesh Kothare, earning him a nomination for 'Best Actor at the Zee Gaurav Puraskar.