Shashank Khaitan

Shashank Khaitan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema, known for glossy, youthful romantic entertainers and his close association with Dharma Productions. He made his directorial debut with the hit Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and followed it with Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), both commercial successes starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt that turned the "Dulhania" films into a popular franchise. He also directed the youthful tragedy Dhadak (2018), which launched Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, and has written and produced other projects. In 2025 he directs the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor.

Shashank Khaitan is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema, known for glossy, youthful romantic entertainers. He made his directorial debut with the hit Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and followed it with Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), both commercial successes starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. He also directed the drama Dhadak (2018), which launched Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. In 2025 he directs the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

Shashank Khaitan built his career in the Hindi film industry, associated closely with Dharma Productions. He keeps his personal life largely private and is known chiefly through his films.

Shashank Khaitan made a strong debut with the romantic comedy Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), a commercial hit that launched a popular film franchise.

He directed the sequel Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) and the youthful tragedy Dhadak (2018). He also produced and wrote for other projects, building a reputation for accessible, mainstream storytelling.

In 2025 he directs the romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor.

Shashank Khaitan's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹40–50 crore, an estimate rather than an officially confirmed figure. His income comes from directing and writing across his films. He has not publicly disclosed his earnings.