Sumitra Bhave

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.

Directed

1. Vaastupurush (2002) — Director
2. Sisters (1995) — Director
3. Dahavi Fa (2002) — Director
4. The Sacred Grove (2004) — Director
5. Badha (2006) — Director
6. Astu - So Be It (2014) — Director
7. Ek Cup Chya (2009) — Director
8. Kaasav: Turtle (2016) — Director
9. Long Live Life (1999) — Director
10. Crystal Clear (2006) — Director
11. Dithee (2019) — Director
12. Samhita (2013) — Director
13. Ha Bharat Maza (2012) — Director
14. Gho Mala Asala Hawa (2009) — Director
15. Welcome Home (2019) — Director
16. Life Continues (2015) — Director

Also appeared in

1. The Disciple (2020) — Vidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (Maai)