Abhishek Shah is the Director, Writer and Producer of 'Hellaro', the first ever Gujarati Film which has won the National Award for 'Best Feature Film' (Swarna Kamal) in the history of Gujarati Cinema. Hellaro was the Opening film at ‘50th International Film Festival of India 2019’ in which Abhishek Shah won the ‘Special Mention’ in the category of Best Debut Director in the International competition section. Abhishek Shah also got ‘Mahatma Gandhi Afro Asian Film Award - Best Debut’ and Best Director at the Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival, Boston 2020. Hellaro has travelled many festivals across the world including ‘The Marché du Film’ of the ‘Cannes Film Festival’ and also won the prestigious ‘Grand Prix 2019 Award of FIPRESCI-INDIA’.
Born in Ahmedabad to a Banker Father, Jayanti and a Housewife Mother, Kanta on 29th November, 1982. With a Graduate degree in Science and a Post Graduate Degree in Journalism, he pursued Theatre at very early age and emerged as a prominent name in Theatre Circuit with his social concerned plays. He has been working with theatre since the past 20 years as a Writer, Director and Actor, plays Written and Directed by him have received numerous awards. Abhishek Shah has done 15 Gujarati Films as Casting Director including National Award winning Wrong Side Raju, Chhello Divas, Bey Yaar, Thai Jashe and Karsandas Pay & Use.
Married in 2006 with Tejal Panchasara, Theatre and Film Actress who won Special Jury Award in 66th National Film Awards for 'Hellaro'.