Animation director · Director · Producer
Hrishtune, born Hrishikesh Jadhav, is an Indian animation director and musical artist known for his emotionally resonant 3D animated films and animated music videos. Blending soulful music with powerful visual storytelling, he has carved a distinctive space in contemporary art and music. Born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, into a family of renowned artists and creative professionals, he carries forward this artistic legacy with a modern vision. From a young age, Hrishtune was immersed in a rich artistic environment. He is the son of internationally acclaimed architect Shrikant Jadhav and the grandson of Baburao Jadhav, the legendary art director behind iconic Indian films such as Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1957), Navrang (1959), and Sehra (1963)-all produced under V. Shantaram's prestigious Rajkamal Studios. This deep-rooted exposure to cinema, architecture, and classical Indian aesthetics shaped his early creative instincts.