Person
Sumitra Bhave
Directing · 1943–2021 · Pune, Bombay Presidency, British India
Biography
Born in Pune, where she also received her early education, on January 12, 1943, Sumitra Bhave was half of a decades long filmmaking partnership with Sunil Sudakhar, who also trained in Pune. The duo made a number of award winning works on social issues, in the Marathi language, since they met in 1985, with the scripts written by Bhave and showing a feminist orientation.
Known for
Kaasav: Turtle
Director
The Disciple
Vidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (Maai)
Vaastupurush
Director
Ha Bharat Maza
Writer
Gho Mala Asala Hawa
Director
Dahavi Fa
Director
Welcome Home
Director
Sisters
Director
Badha
Director
The Sacred Grove
Director
Filmography
- 2024OutHouseWriter
- 2020The DiscipleVidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (Maai)
- 2019DitheeDirector
- 2019Welcome HomeDirector
- 2016Kaasav: TurtleDirector
- 2015Life ContinuesWriter
- 2014Astu - So Be ItWriter
- 2013SamhitaDirector
- 2012Ha Bharat MazaWriter
- 2009Ek Cup ChyaDirector
- 2009Gho Mala Asala HawaDirector
- 2006Crystal ClearWriter
- 2006BadhaDirector
- 2004The Sacred GroveDirector
- 2002Dahavi FaDirector
- 2002VaastupurushDirector
- 1999Long Live LifeDirector
- 1995SistersDirector
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