After trying his hand in advertising and regional cinema, filmmaker Yogesh Deshpande is all set to step into mainstream Hindi cinema with his upcoming feature film. The project, which is currently in pre-production, is scheduled to go on floors in April, with casting underway and extensive location recce already completed. Three actresses have already been shortlisted for this project.
Shooting of Yogesh Deshpande’s first Hindi directorial film will begin in April
Since starting his career in 2005, he has written and directed over 100 advertising films. He is also the founder of RedefineZ Concepts, which later expanded into RedefineZ Productions, a full-fledged production house based in Pune.
Speaking about his journey and entry into mainstream Hindi cinema, Yogesh Deshpande said, “My journey from advertising to filmmaking has always been guided by the belief that stories must remain emotionally honest and culturally rooted. Each project has helped me explore how deeply personal narratives can connect with wider audiences. Entering mainstream Hindi cinema feels like a natural extension of that journey – an opportunity to tell stories that are both intimate and universal. It The film reflects the world we live in today, shaped by change, technology and human relationships, while remaining deeply rooted in real experiences.”
He transitioned into feature film production 66 SadashivWhich marks his entry into long-form storytelling. After this he made a musical biopic Swargandharva Sudhir PhadkeWhich used original songs recorded by veteran voices including Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Sudhir Phadke and Kishore Kumar.
Deshpande’s upcoming Hindi feature is based on the cinematic landscape of Konkan. The film explores the human impact of the digital divide. Driven by a strong female protagonist, the story aims to be an emotionally layered narrative that blends intimate human experiences with a visually detailed setting.
