In a world that constantly tells us to “stick to one thing,” Kedar Patankar is proof that a single life can hold multitudes. Semiconductor Engineering Executive. Screenwriter. Social changemaker. Fort cleaner. Educator. TEDx speaker. Kedar doesn’t fit neatly into any one box — and he doesn’t want to.
Raised in India, Kedar went on to earn two Master’s degrees from a top university in the United States. He spent over two decades working in the high-tech world of semiconductors in Minneapolis and Silicon Valley. From engineering complex chips to managing high-stakes tech teams, he thrived in the corporate world. But deep down, another world was quietly unfolding — a world of characters, dialogue, and stories itching to be told.
A Scripted Turn in Life
What started as a creative escape turned into a celebrated career. Kedar began writing movie scripts and web series — not just any scripts, but ones that won hearts and awards, including the prestigious Filmfare Award. His stories reflect life in all its messy, emotional brilliance — possibly because he’s lived so many versions of it.
Passion With Purpose: Cleaning History
But Kedar’s story doesn’t end at “The End.” When he moved back to Pune, he saw a different kind of script that needed rewriting — one about our relationship with history and the environment. So he started The Trash Talk, a no-profit initiative where volunteers clean plastic waste from ancient forts. Every month, you’ll find Kedar — not behind a camera, but with gloves on, hauling trash and leading a community movement. For him, restoring heritage is as important as writing it.
Teaching Where It Matters Most
Not one to stop at just one cause, Kedar also travels monthly to a remote village to teach spoken English to children. His goal? To help them speak with confidence and dream with courage. It’s a quiet, consistent act of service — far from the limelight, yet full of impact.
His Motto: Everyone Can Do Everything
If you ask Kedar how he does it all, he’ll smile and say: “Everyone can do everything.” It’s more than a motto — it’s a way of life. He believes you don’t need to choose between tech and art, or career and community. You can — and should — do it all if it fuels your soul.
Whether he’s on a film set, speaking at TEDx, cleaning heritage sites, or empowering children with education, Kedar Patankar is writing a life script that’s bold, unconventional, and deeply inspiring.
And maybe, just maybe, his life is the best story he’s ever written.