Shashank Shende is an actor, director, and writer in India. A member of the Samanvay experimental theatre group, he has appeared in Hindi and Marathi language films including Kaminey (playing Ganesh), Ishqiya (as Firoz), City of Gold (2010 film) / Lalbaug parel (as Anna), Chillar Party (as Minister Bhide),Chittagong (film) (as Kishorilal), Pangira (as Battasha), Aaghaat (as Dr. Budhkar), Fresh Suicide (as Shivram),Force, Deool, Taryanche Bait, Shala and Bagh Haat Dakhaun (as Krushna). Maya - The Reality.He is a part of film Khwada,(meaning an 'Obstacle' ) which bagged two awards in 62nd National Film Awards announced on 24 March 2015. The film was also acclaimed and awarded at Pune International Film Festival