Adinath Kothare (born 13 May 1984) is an Indian actor, producer, and director, who predominantly works in Marathi films. His directorial debut film, 'Paani,' won the 'National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation' at the 66th National Film Awards and also won him the 'Best Actor' award at the New York Indian Film Festival. His father, Mahesh Kothare, is a veteran film director of Marathi films.

Kothare made his acting debut as a child actor in the 1994 hit film 'Majha Chakula'. For it, he received 'Best Child Actor' at the Maharashtra State Film Awards. Kothare's next movie 'Ved Lagi Jeeva' was directed by his father, Mahesh Kothare, in the year 2010. This role earned him a nomination in the 'Best Actor' category at 'Zee Gaurav Puraskar'.

Other films include 'Zapatlela 2' (2013) and 'Avatarachi Goshta' (2014). Avatarachi Goshta won many awards at the 51st Maharashtra State Marathi Film Award, Zee Gaurav Puraskar (2014), and Sahyadri Cine Film Awards 2014.[citation needed]

As a film producer, Adinath Kothare produced the movie 'Zapatlela 2' (2013) the 1st ever Marathi True 3D film which also saw him in the lead role in the film.

Personal life :

Kothare was born on 13 May 1984. Kothare's father, Mahesh Kothare, is one of the most famous filmmakers in the Marathi film industry. Mahesh Kothare has directed and produced many Marathi films and has also produced a few Hindi films. Kothare's grandfather, Amber Kothare, did negative and supporting roles in films directed by his father such as De Danadan (1987) and Dhadakebaaz (1990).
In 2011, Kothare married Marathi film and television actress Urmilla Kothare. The couple has a daughter named Jiza Kothare.