Yuugg

Dr. Yuugg
Dr. Yuugg
Born (1976-06-12) 12 June 1976 (age 50)
Pune
OccupationActor/Writer/Director
Years active1998-present
SpousePradnya

Dr. Yuugg is an Indian actor, writer and director, who predominantly works in Marathi regional films. Some of his roles are Shiva from Karuna Shiv Shankara, starring Vijay Chavan, Varad Chavan, Nisha Parulekar and Sam from Duniya geli Tel Lavat, starring Siddharth Jadhav, Girish Oak, Savita Prabhune and jayat Wadkar. He is a writer of the Marathi film Youth, starring Vikram Gokhale, Satish Pulekar, Neha Mahajan and Sayaji shinde.. His recent film is I am not Slumdog I am Indian[1] which released in August 2016.[2][3] He has written, directed and actor of the film I am not Slumdog I am Indian starring usha Nadkarni, Uday Sabnis, Shamlal, Ajahar Bhatt and Nilambari. Dr. Yuugg has written, directed, edited and actor of the film "Plastic Baba" Produce by Eduwealth film Production and censore on 18 march 2026[4][5]

He has been awarded as "Vidhyavachaspati" an Honorary Doctorate in Arts, Film Writing, and Culture in recognition of his contributions and achievements in these fields. By Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Hindi Vidhyapeeth, Vrundavandham, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh as on 24 April 2024, In presence of Retired Judge, Madhya Pradesh Shasan, Bhopal, Mr. Devendra Kumar Jain and Chancellor Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Hindi Vidhyapeeth, Dr. Indu Bhushan Mishra.[6]

Filmography

Films

Year Film name Role

Ref(s)

2012 Karuna Shiv Shankara Shiva Actor/Writer
2016 Duniya Geli Tel Lavat Sam Actor
2016 I am not Slumdog I am Indian Munna

Actor/ Writer/Director

2016 Youth, Badal Ghadavnyachi Takat Writer
2026 Plastic baba Plastic Baba

Actor/ Writer/Director/editor

Awards and recognitions

In 2026, filmmaker and writer Dr. Yuugg received the Best Story Award and Best Screenplay Award at the Dhakka Global Film Awards 2026 for the Marathi feature film Plastic Baba. The film also won the Best Feature Film Award at the same festival.[7]

Plastic Baba gained international recognition for its environmental theme focusing on plastic pollution, ocean conservation, and public awareness regarding single-use plastic.[8]

The film was also officially selected for the Follow Your Heart New York International Film Festival in New York, USA, further expanding its international presence and appreciation among global audiences.[9]

References

  1. ^ I Am Not Slumdog I Am Indian Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes. Retrieved 27 March 2026 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  2. ^ "In Brief". www.afternoondc.in. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  3. ^ "I AM NOT SLUMDOG I AM INDIAN releasing on 19th August | Glamgold". glamgold.com. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Sakal ePaper: Marathi News Paper, Online Marathi ePaper, Today's Marathi Newspaper | सकाळ ई-पेपर". epaper.esakal.com. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  5. ^ "CBFC | Search Film". cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Sakal ePaper: Marathi News Paper, Online Marathi ePaper, Today's Marathi Newspaper | सकाळ ई-पेपर". epaper.esakal.com. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  7. ^ https://epaper.esakal.com/smartepaper/ui/home.aspx?q=Mumbai/Mumbai-Today/2026-06-08/4. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ https://epaper.esakal.com/smartepaper/ui/home.aspx?q=Mumbai/Mumbai-Today/2026-06-08/4. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ https://epaper.esakal.com/smartepaper/ui/home.aspx?q=Mumbai/Mumbai-Today/2026-06-08/4. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)


1) https://epaper.lokmat.com/sub-editions/Hello%20Sangli/-1/2 honorary Doctarate on 28 April 2024

2) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8119267/ IMDb page

3) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-details/i-am-not-slumdog-i-am-indian/movieshow/61263677.cms Times of India article

4) https://marathimovieworld.com/tag/yuugg/ Marathi movie world. Com

5) https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTExMTEyMDI1MDAwOTE=#:~:text=Plastic%20Baba%2C%20the%20story%20of,efforts%20gain%20recognition%20beyond%20borders.

6)https://epaper.esakal.com/smartepaper/UI/home.aspx?q=Mumbai/Mumbai-Today/2026-03-27/4

7) https://epaper.esakal.com/smartepaper/UI/home.aspx?q=Sangli/Sangli-Today/2024-04-27/4

8) https://epaper.esakal.com/smartepaper/ui/home.aspx?q=Mumbai/Mumbai-Today/2026-06-08/4

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