Sumitra Bhave

Directing

Sumitra Bhave

Born January 12, 1943 · Pune, Bombay Presidency, British India

Died April 19, 2021 · aged 78

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

The DiscipleThe Disciple · 2020
The Disciple
★ 6.82020
MovieDramaMusic
Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.
Crystal ClearCrystal Clear · 2006
Crystal Clear
★ 6.02006
MovieDrama
Neeraja has vitiligo, a skin disease that makes her a social outcast. She faces many challenges in her life but with her will power, she overcomes them all.
Kaasav: TurtleKaasav: Turtle · 2016
Kaasav: Turtle
★ 6.52016
Movie
Janaki, a divorcee trying to find meaning of life in a sea-turtle conservation project run by the conservationist Dattabhau in a coastal village, accidentally meets an young man. Janaki, with her empathy for the young man, Manav, tries to create a non-judgmental, non-intrusive, warm atmosphere to help him bloom. Janaki herself, her driver-assistant Yadu, conservationist Dattabhau, servant Bablya and street-kid Parshu - none of them not related to each other - become the vulnerable young Manav's support system.
Astu - So Be ItAstu - So Be It · 2014
Astu - So Be It
★ 7.82014
MovieDrama
The film revolves around Mr. Shastri, a retired Sanskrit professor who in due course suffers with Alzheimer's goes missing while travelling with his daughter .during this time of missing he gets fascinated with a elephant walking on street and goes to stay with the family which owns elephant. The film is inter cut to depict the human side of relationships with social message in end that only care and affection is medicine for Alzheimer's and there is no other cure for the same.
Ha Bharat MazaHa Bharat Maza · 2012
Ha Bharat Maza
2012
MovieDrama
When Sukhatme's youngest son narrowly fails his entrance exams, the family are presented with a financial and moral conundrum.
Life ContinuesLife Continues · 2015
Life Continues
2015
MovieDrama
The film sheds light on the complicated & emotionally charged decision-making process for families when confronted by having to consider the organ donation of their recently deceased loved ones.
Gho Mala Asala HawaGho Mala Asala Hawa · 2009
Gho Mala Asala Hawa
2009
MovieComedyDrama
Savitri, a young girl, revolts against the age-old custom of arranged marriages. Despite facing troubles, she manages to convince an entire village about the upshots of pre-planned matches.
Welcome HomeWelcome Home · 2019
Welcome Home
2019
MovieDrama
After deciding to part ways with her husband, Professor Saudamini leaves along with her daughter and her mother-in-law, who is suffering from dementia. Saudamini`s return to her own house sends ripples across the family, as waves of contradictory emotions engulf them all. Welcome Home is the story of a group of people who find themselves caught up in a collective emotional turmoil, and how they strive to overcome these setbacks

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