Laxman Utekar Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	Indian filmmaker, Cinematographer, Director
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 7" (171 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Director): Tapaal (2014)
Award	2022: ITA Award of Best Director Original Film Ott for the Film Mimi
Personal Life
Date of Birth	1 June
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Hobby	Travelling
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Favourites
Actor	Kartik Aaryan, Vicky Kaushal

Some Lesser Known Facts About Laxman Utekar

• He started his career in 2007, as a director of photography in Hindi cinema with films such as English Vinglish (2012) and Dear Zindagi (2016).

• In 2016, he directed a Marathi language film Lalbaugchi Rani (2016) which was about a slice of life drama about a mentally challenged girl who gets lost in Mumbai.

Lalbaugchi Rani (2016) film poster

• In 2016, he worked as a Cinematographer for the film Dear Zindagi starring Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt.

Laxman Utekar with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of the film Dear Zindagi

• In 2019, he directed his first Hindi language romantic comedy film Luka Chuppi (2019) starring Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon, which was a commercial sucess at the box office.

Luka Chuppi (2019) film poster

• In 2021, Laxman directed and co-wrote the Hindi film Mimi (2021), which is a remake of a Marathi film Mala Aai Vhhaychy! (2011).

Laxman Utekar with Kriti Sanon on the sets of the film Mimi

• Some of his other prominent work includes 102 Not Out (2018), Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023), and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024).

Laxman Utekar with the cast of the film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023)