Kabir Khandare | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kabir Shashi Khandare |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Gypsy (2023) |
| Parent(s) | Shashi Khandare (father) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Child Artist (2023) |
Kabir Khandare is an Indian child actor who works in Marathi cinema. He is best known for his lead role in the film Gypsy (2023), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist at the 71st National Film Awards.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Khandare was born in Pune, Maharashtra. He is the son of Shashi Khandare, a Marathi filmmaker and writer. He made his initial acting appearances in short films directed by his father, most notably the 2021 short Surma.[2][3]
Career[edit | edit source]
In 2023, Khandare played the lead role of Jotya in the feature film Gypsy. The film follows a young boy from a nomadic community and his struggle for education and dignity. To prepare for the role, Khandare reportedly spent significant time with nomadic tribes and performed many scenes barefoot in high-temperature outdoor locations to maintain the film's realism.[4]
The film received international attention, being showcased at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival (Marché du Film)[5] and the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).[3]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
For his performance in Gypsy, Khandare received several awards:
- National Film Awards: National Film Award for Best Child Artist (71st edition, awarded in 2025 for films released in 2023).[6]
- Maharashtra State Film Awards: Best Child Actor (61st edition).[7]
- Pune International Film Festival: Special Jury Award.[2]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Surma | — | Short film |
| 2023 | Gypsy | Jotya | Feature debut |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Singh, Needhi. "President Murmu Mentions Special Appreciation For Child Artists Who Won Big At The 71st National Film Awards". Bombay Times. Archived from the original on 2025-12-11. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "४२ डिग्री तापमानामध्ये अनवाणी शूट करुन छोट्या कबीरने केली कमाल, PIFF मध्ये विशेष सन्मान". Maharashtra Times (in मराठी). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "55TH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA" (PDF).
- ↑ "7 वर्षांच्या कबीरची अभिनयासाठी जिद्द; 42 डिग्री तापमानात अनवाणी केलं शूटिंग". TV9 Marathi (in मराठी). 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ↑ "Know The Three Marathi Films To Be Screened At The Cannes Film Festival 2024". News18.
- ↑ वृत्तसेवा, पुढारी (2025-08-07). "71st National Film Award: बालकलाकार कबीर खंदारेला ७१ वा राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार प्रदान, तर 'इफ्फी' चित्रपट महोत्सवात सर्वोत्कृष्ट चित्रपटासाठी नामांकन". Pudhari News (in मराठी). Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ "'जिप्सी' फेम चिमुकल्याची कमाल, 47 डिग्रीत 12 दिवस अनवाणी पायांनी केलं शूटिंग, कबीरचं होणार खास कौतुक". news18marathi.com (in मराठी). Archived from the original on 2025-06-29. Retrieved 2026-02-07.