Hrishtune:
[[File:Hrishtune portrait 1-BW-jpg.jpg|thumb|Hrishtune – Indian animation director and musical artist]]
'''Indian animation director and musical artist Hrishtune''' (real name '''Hrishikesh Jadhav''') continues to make his mark in music and animation, blending emotion, visual poetry, and technological innovation. In **October 2025**, his award-winning animation project ''[[ Rabby and the Tortue – The Narrow Escape]]'' received renewed recognition at several international film festivals, further strengthening his reputation as a unique creative voice from India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rabby and the Tortue – The Narrow Escape (2022) |url= |website=IMDb |date=13 October 2025 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>
== A journey between India and the world ==
Born in [[Kolhapur]], Maharashtra, and raised in Pune, Hrishtune grew up in a family deeply rooted in art and creativity. His father, ''Shrikant Jadhav'', is an internationally recognized architect, while his grandfather, ''[ Baburao Jadhav]'', was a renowned art director at ''Rajkamal Studio'', known for classic Indian films such as ''Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957)'', ''Navrang (1959)'' and ''Sehra (1963)''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hrishtune on FilmFreeway |url= |website=FilmFreeway |date=13 October 2025 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>
From a young age, Hrishikesh Jadhav showed a strong passion for filmmaking and animation. At just 14, he moved to Dubai to study animation. Today, he is largely self-taught and known for his emotional storytelling, visual depth, and cinematic musical style.
== A multi-talented artist ==
Under the stage name ''Hrishtune'', he also writes, composes, and performs his own music. His songs — including ''Mein Patang Sa'', ''Jo Nahi Hai Wahi Shiv Hai'', ''Mein Bhoot Hun'', and ''Mere Bachpan Ke Din'' — explore nostalgia, philosophy, and the search for inner peace. His works are available on major international music platforms.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hrishtune – A New Voice in Music and Animated Filmmaking from India |url= |website=Issuewire |date=13 October 2025 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>
His animated project ''Rabby and the Tortue – The Narrow Escape'' has received multiple awards at international festivals, praised for its emotional narrative and refined aesthetic.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hrishtune – Musical Artist and Animation Director |url= |website=Issuewire |date=13 October 2025 |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Hrishtune is married to ''Shilpa Jadhav'' and is the father of two children, ''Samruddhy (Samroo)'' and ''Shiv (Xsuie)''. Despite his international exposure, he remains deeply connected to his Indian roots and the creative atmosphere of Pune, which continues to inspire his art.
== External links ==
* [ Official IMDb page]
* [ Official website]
* [ FilmFreeway profile]
* [ Wikidata entry]
== References ==
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[[Category:Indian artists]]
[[Category:Animation directors]]
[[Category:Singer-songwriters]]
[[Category:Indian film personalities]]
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