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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = <br />
| image = K.D. Shorey.jpeg<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1930|02|03}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Jalandhar]]<br />
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2022|09|16|1930|02|03}}<br />
| death_place = [[Mumbai, India]]<br />
| occupation = Film producer, actor, and director<br />
| spouse = Rajeshwari Shorey<br />
| children = 3 sons, including [[Ranvir Shorey]]<br />
}}<br />
'''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 Badnam|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.<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
K.D. Shorey was born on 3 February 1930 in [[Jalandhar, India]] and faced financial hardships, as noted by his son, actor [[Ranvir Shorey]], who described him as having "survived poverty, Bollywood, and cancer."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-08-31 |title=This producer lost all his money on flop movies; his enmities in Bollywood caused problems for his children |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-shorey-father-lost-all-his-money-on-flop-films-enmities-in-industry-caused-problems-for-his-children-10220425/ |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Shorey began his film career as a producer with ''[[Umar Qaid]]'' (1975), a multi-starrer featuring [[Vinod Khanna]] and [[Jeetendra]], followed by ''[[Zinda Dil]]'' (1975), which starred [[Rishi Kapoor]] and [[Neetu Singh]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindi Producer K D Shorey Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/producer/k-d-shorey |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Ranvir Shorey Mourns Filmmaker Father KD Shoreys Death Calls Him His Greatest Inspiration |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/ranvir-shorey-mourns-filmmaker-father-kd-shoreys-death-calls-him-his-greatest-inspiration-bollywood-news-5636828/ |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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His production company, KDS Films, backed several projects in the 1980s, including ''[[Be-Reham]]'' (1980), starring [[Sanjeev Kumar]] and [[Shatrughan Sinha]], and ''[[Bad Aur Badnam|Bad Aur Badnaam]]'' (1984).<ref name=":2" /><br />
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In 1998, Shorey directed ''Maha-Yuddh'', a film featuring [[Gulshan Grover]], [[Kader Khan]], [[Mukesh Khanna]], and his elder son, Lokesh Shorey, in his acting debut. While the film included notable actors, it did not achieve significant commercial success.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
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Shorey also made uncredited cameo appearances in some of his films, often as a judge.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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Beyond filmmaking, Shorey was actively involved in industry governance, serving as general secretary of the Film Makers' Combine and on the executive committee of [[Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association|IMPPA]] for several years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IMPPA |url=https://www.imppa.info/imppaPastPresident.html |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=www.imppa.info}}</ref><br />
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He served as an active member of the [[Film Federation of India]], notably holding the position of general secretary. He played a significant role in advocating for the recognition of the film business as an official industry, contributing to efforts that led to its formal acknowledgment as such.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=2023-05-12 |title=FLASHBACK {{!}} 12 May 2023 (From our issue dated 16th May, 1998) |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/flashback-12-may-2023-from-our-issue-dated-16th-may-1998/ |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=Film Information |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
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Ranvir described him as his "greatest source of inspiration and protection," noting his resilience in overcoming personal and professional hardships. Shorey's later years were marked by health struggles, including a battle with cancer.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-09-17 |title=Ranvir Shorey's father filmmaker KD Shorey dies at 92 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranvir-shorey-s-father-filmmaker-kd-shorey-dies-actor-says-lost-my-greatest-source-of-inspiration-101663398825449.html |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Death ==<br />
K.D. Shorey died on 16 September 2022, at the age of 92 in [[Mumbai, India]], surrounded by his children and grandchildren.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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His death was widely reported, with tributes from industry figures like [[Kubbra Sait]], [[Gajraj Rao]], and [[Kay Kay Menon]], reflecting his lasting impact.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cyril |first=Grace |date=2022-09-17 |title=Ranvir Shorey's dad filmmaker KD Shorey passes away at 92. Actor mourns his death |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/ranvir-shorey-s-dad-filmmaker-kd-shorey-passes-away-at-92-actor-mourns-his-death-2001407-2022-09-17 |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-18 |title=Ranvir Shorey's father Krishan Dev Shorey passes away at 92 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ranvir-shoreys-father-krishan-dev-shorey-passes-away-at-92-8156834/ |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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His chautha (memorial ceremony) was held on 19 September 2022, at Maheshwari Bhavan in [[Andheri West]], Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=2022-09-17 |title=K.D. SHOREY NO MORE {{!}} 17 September 2022 |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/k-d-shorey-no-more-17-september-2022/ |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=Film Information |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
*''[[Umar Qaid]]'' (1975) – Producer<br />
*''[[Zinda Dil]]'' (1975) – Producer, Actor (uncredited, as Judge)<br />
*''[[Be-Reham]]'' (1980) – Producer<br />
*''[[Bad Aur Badnam|Bad Aur Badnaam]]'' (1984) – Producer<br />
*''Maha-Yuddh'' (1998) – Director, Producer<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{IMDb name|id=nm1520624}}<br />
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