Shyam Maheshwari(IV)

Shyam Maheshwari is a prominent writer and director in the Indian television and film industry. He began his career with Manthan for B4U and later joined Balaji Telefilms, where he directed popular shows such as Kuchh Jhuki Palkein in 2002 and Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii. During his television career, he also contributed to the iconic family drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, produced by Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor. The show, centered around Tulsi Virani, the ideal daughter-in-law, featured a notable cast including Smriti Irani as Tulsi Mihir Virani, Dinesh Thakur as Govardhan Virani, Shakti Singh as Mansukh Govardhan Virani, Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Mansukh Virani, and Sudha Shivpuri as Amba Govardhan Virani.In 2010, Shyam Maheshwari directed the TV series Maati Ki Banno. He made his feature film directorial debut with Charandas Chor in 2017. This was followed by his 2020 directorial Pyari Dadi Maa, which features prominent Bhojpuri stars Dinesh Lal Yadav and Pakkhi Hegde. The film's story revolves around an elderly woman who lovingly cares for small children and manages her family. Dinesh Lal Yadav, while sharing the first look of the movie, encouraged fans to watch the trailer.Shyam Maheshwari also contributed significantly as a writer. In 2016, he composed the script for the biographical sports drama M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, a film directed by Neeraj Pandey. The movie chronicles the inspiring journey of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian National Cricket Team, depicting his struggles, determination, and rise to fame. Released on 30th September 2016, the film received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. It featured Sushant Singh Rajput in the titular role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, alongside Anupam Kher as Paan Singh Dhoni, Kiara Advani as Sakshi Singh Dhoni, Bhumika Chawla as Jayanti Gupta, Disha Patani as Priyanka Jha, Shantilal Mukherjee as Station Master Shishir Sarkar, and Kali Prasad Mukherjee as Animesh Kumar Ganguly. The film was also dubbed in Tamil and Telugu.Through his versatile contributions to both television and cinema, Shyam Maheshwari has established himself as a significant figure in the Indian entertainment industry. His works, such as Kuchh Jhuki Palkein, Maati Ki Banno, Charandas Chor, and Pyari Dadi Maa, along with his contribution to M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, are a testament to his talent and dedication as a writer and director.