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Umashanker Yadav
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| Date of birth | 20 August 1968 |
| Place of birth | Thakur Ganj, Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Military service | Indian Air Force (1985–2001) |
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| Professions | Entrepreneur, author, film producer, writer |
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| Spouse | Umlesh Yadav |
Umashanker Yadav (born 20 August 1968) is an Indian entrepreneur, author, film producer, and literary administrator based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He is the founder of publishing house Serene Publishers and Distributors, production banner SERENE FILMS, and the founder director of the Ahmedabad International Literature Festival (AILF) under the Ikon Education Foundation.
A veteran of the Indian Air Force, Yadav served fifteen years in military electronics before transitioning into enterprise technology, book publishing, and Hindi cinema.
Early life and military career
Yadav was born on 20 August 1968 in Thakur Ganj, Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his secondary education through the Uttar Pradesh Board.
In 1984, he briefly studied mechanical engineering at a polytechnic institute before enlisting in the Indian Air Force in 1985 as a Radar Fitter in the electronics stream. He served for fifteen years across various defense postings before taking voluntary retirement in 2001 to launch his entrepreneurial career.
Education
While working and managing business enterprises, Yadav earned several postgraduate degrees and credentials:
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in English: Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (PGJMC): IGNOU
Career
Business and publishing
In 2004, Yadav established Ikon Barcode Solutions Pvt. Ltd., an ITES enterprise, followed by Ikon Label Industries in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
He later expanded into media by founding **Serene Publishers and Distributors**. In 2015, he authored his debut English poetry collection, *Beyond Dreamz*, which was released by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel.
Ahmedabad International Literature Festival
In 2016, Yadav founded the Ahmedabad International Literature Festival (AILF) under the non-profit Ikon Education Foundation. Serving as Founder Director alongside co-directors, he built AILF into a multi-day annual cultural platform bringing together writers, filmmakers, journalists, and academics across Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, and international literature.
Film production and screenwriting
Yadav established film production house **SERENE FILMS** in 2024. The banner initially produced two short films streaming on WAVES OTT: *Heer Aur Ranjha* (Hindi) and the co-produced Gujarati short *Sukhnath Mogra Ni Varta*.
Yadav wrote, scripted, produced, and acted in the 2026 Hindi feature film Drop Out. Directed by Omkar Pethkar and filmed in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, the film deals with academic pressure and youth mental health.
Personal life
Yadav is married to Umlesh Yadav. The couple resides in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with their daughter, Serene Yadav.
Bibliography
- Beyond Dreamz (2015) – English poetry collection
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Credits | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heer Aur Ranjha | Hindi | Producer | Short film (WAVES OTT) |
| 2024 | Sukhnath Mogra Ni Varta | Gujarati | Co-producer | Short film (WAVES OTT) |
| 2026 | Drop Out | Hindi | Story writer, Scriptwriter, Producer, Actor | Feature film |
Related links
External links
- Official Website – Serene Publishers
- Official Website – Ahmedabad International Literature Festival
- Umashanker Yadav on Instagram
- Umashanker Yadav on X (Twitter)
References
- Festival Director Profile – Umashanker Yadav, Ahmedabad International Literature Festival
- Drop Out Set For 2026 Release, ANI News