Kundan Shah (19 October 1947 – 7 October 2017) was an Indian film director and writer known for his influential contribution to satirical comedy in Hindi cinema and television. Born into a Gujarati family, he studied film direction at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. During his time at FTII, he developed a strong interest in socially relevant storytelling blended with humor and satire, which later became the hallmark of his filmmaking style.