Adi Shankar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Adi Shankar

Indian-American film producer

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1985

Place of Birth: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Profession: actor, film producer, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Adi Shankar (born Aditya Shankar; January 8, 1985) is an Indian-American film producer, YouTube personality, and occasional actor, who is best known for Dredd, Castlevania, and his "Bootleg Universe" One-Shot series of unauthorized pop culture satire films which include The Punisher: Dirty Laundry, Venom: Truth in Journalism, and Power/Rangers.
He is also known for being the youngest producer to have a number one film at the North American box office with The Grey..
He has also been the subject of controversy due to his behaviour on various internet sites regarding topics of racism and culturally diversity.
In 2014, Shankar ranked number 20 on GQ magazine's list of “Most Influential Global Indian Men." He co-founded the production company 1984 Private Defense Contractors.
In 2015, upon signing a three-picture deal with Disney's Maker Studios, Shankar was proclaimed the "Quentin Tarantino of the digital generation" by Maker executives.