Directing
Jabbar Patel
Born June 23, 1942 · Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India (age 84)
Dr. Jabbar Razak Patel (born 23 June 1942, Pandharpur) is a theatre and film director of India. His production of the play Vijay Tendulkar's play Ghashiram Kotwal, in 1973 is considered a classic in Modern Indian Theatre. He is the maker of classics films in Marathi cinema, like, Samna Jait Re Jait (Mohan Agashe, Smita Patil), Umbartha (Smita Patil, Girish Karnad), Simhasan (Nana Patekar, Shreera…
Known For
Sinhasan · 1979Sinhasan
★ 7.01979
MovieDrama
As a heated race for the post of chief minister erupts between the incumbent and a challenger from his own party, political passions play out behind the scenes as seen through a journalist's eyes in this landmark drama. Directed by Jabbar Patel and inspired by Arun Sadhu's novels Mumbai Dinank and Simhasan, the film -- one of India's earliest political pictures -- stars Arun Sarnaik, Shriram Lagoo and Nilu Phule.
Umbartha · 1982Umbartha
★ 6.91982
MovieDrama
After her husband’s death, Mrs. Mahajan runs a prosperous household with her two sons, while her daughter-in-law Sulabha grows increasingly restless in her domestic role. When she accepts a job as a Superintendent of a distant women’s reformatory against her family’s wishes, she sets out to seek her independence and pursue a career in social service.
Yashwantrao Chavan : Chronicle of a Storm · 2014Yashwantrao Chavan : Chronicle of a Storm
2014
Movie
This biopic is a story of the sculptor of modern and progressive Maharashtra, the ardent follower of principles of Pandit Nehru, the law abider, social worker, a visionary who brought about a revolution with his adeptness and political acumen- Yashwantro Chavan.
Jait Re Jait · 1977Jait Re Jait
★ 6.01977
MovieDrama
A story centered on a Nagya who is a drummer having a passion for being a "pure one" (punyavant). He meets Chindhi, who has abandoned her husband as she considers him useless.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar · 2000Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
★ 7.72000
MovieHistory
The movie tells the story of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly. He dedicated his life to fight against the evils of untouchability.
Once There Was A Clown · 1992Once There Was A Clown
★ 8.01992
MovieComedyDrama
Aburao, the son of a troupe dancer, has grown-up to become a brilliant clown. His talent brings him fame but also alienates him from his ideals and his loved ones.
Samna · 1975Samna
★ 6.81975
MovieCrimeDrama
Wealthy and influential Hindurao Dhonde Patil finds a homeless drunk, brings him home, looks after him, feeds him, finds a room for him, gets him employed, calls him Master, and even finds a woman to look after him. In return, this male steals from Hindurao, is apprehended by the local police, but Hindurao pays for his bail. Hindurao is forced to make a final decision about him after he finds out that Master has been inquiring about a missing army officer named Maruti Kamble.
Teesri Azadi · 2006Teesri Azadi
2006
MovieDocumentary
Film on caste system in India's historic times.
Movies
Sinhasan · 1979Sinhasan
★ 7.01979
MovieDrama
As a heated race for the post of chief minister erupts between the incumbent and a challenger from his own party, political passions play out behind the scenes as seen through a journalist's eyes in this landmark drama. Directed by Jabbar Patel and inspired by Arun Sadhu's novels Mumbai Dinank and Simhasan, the film -- one of India's earliest political pictures -- stars Arun Sarnaik, Shriram Lagoo and Nilu Phule.
Umbartha · 1982Umbartha
★ 6.91982
MovieDrama
After her husband’s death, Mrs. Mahajan runs a prosperous household with her two sons, while her daughter-in-law Sulabha grows increasingly restless in her domestic role. When she accepts a job as a Superintendent of a distant women’s reformatory against her family’s wishes, she sets out to seek her independence and pursue a career in social service.
Yashwantrao Chavan : Chronicle of a Storm · 2014Yashwantrao Chavan : Chronicle of a Storm
2014
Movie
This biopic is a story of the sculptor of modern and progressive Maharashtra, the ardent follower of principles of Pandit Nehru, the law abider, social worker, a visionary who brought about a revolution with his adeptness and political acumen- Yashwantro Chavan.
Jait Re Jait · 1977Jait Re Jait
★ 6.01977
MovieDrama
A story centered on a Nagya who is a drummer having a passion for being a "pure one" (punyavant). He meets Chindhi, who has abandoned her husband as she considers him useless.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar · 2000Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
★ 7.72000
MovieHistory
The movie tells the story of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, known mainly for his contributions in shaping the Constitution of India, as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly. He dedicated his life to fight against the evils of untouchability.
Once There Was A Clown · 1992Once There Was A Clown
★ 8.01992
MovieComedyDrama
Aburao, the son of a troupe dancer, has grown-up to become a brilliant clown. His talent brings him fame but also alienates him from his ideals and his loved ones.
Samna · 1975Samna
★ 6.81975
MovieCrimeDrama
Wealthy and influential Hindurao Dhonde Patil finds a homeless drunk, brings him home, looks after him, feeds him, finds a room for him, gets him employed, calls him Master, and even finds a woman to look after him. In return, this male steals from Hindurao, is apprehended by the local police, but Hindurao pays for his bail. Hindurao is forced to make a final decision about him after he finds out that Master has been inquiring about a missing army officer named Maruti Kamble.
Teesri Azadi · 2006Teesri Azadi
2006
MovieDocumentary
Film on caste system in India's historic times.
Mukta · 1994Mukta
★ 7.01994
Movie
Mukta is the story of an upper caste girl and a lower caste boy who struggle against the contradictions of their caste, both in India as well as among a community of Indians who have settled abroad, in a supposedly liberated environment.
Hans Akela · 2005Hans Akela
2005
MovieDocumentary
Kumar Gandharva or Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkalimath was a Hindustani classical singer, well known for his unique vocal style and his refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana.
Indian Theatre · 1990Indian Theatre
★ 9.01990
MovieDocumentary
A documentary on the theatre of India.