K.D. Shorey

Krishan Dev Shorey (3 February 1930 – 16 September 2022), known professionally as K.D. Shorey, was an Indian film producer, actor, and director who was active in the Hindi film industry during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. He was known for producing films such as Zinda Dil (1975), Be-Reham (1980), and Bad Aur Badnaam (1984), and for directing Maha-Yuddh (1998). Shorey also held significant roles in industry organisations, including general secretary of the Film Federation of India, the Film Makers' Combine and the president of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA). He was a key advocate in securing official industry status for the film business.