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{{Short description|Indian film director}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox person
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| birth_name = Dattatray Ambadas Mayalu
| birth_date = 1932
| birth_place = Dhamangaon, [[Wardha district]], [[British Raj]] (now [[Maharashtra]], India)
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| alma_mater = GS College of Commerce, Wardha<ref name=":0" />
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|director}}
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| honours = [[Padma Bhushan]] (2023)
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'''Dattatray Ambadas Mayalu''' (born 1932), popularly known as '''Rajdutt''', is an Indian director and producer in the Marathi and Hindi film industries. He directed his first film ''Madhuchandra'' in 1967. He is a recipient of three [[National Film Awards]], three [[Filmfare Awards Marathi|Filmfare Award Marathi]], twelve [[Maharashtra State Film Awards]], [[V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award|V. Shantaram Award]] and [[Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award|Zee Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award]] for his contribution in Marathi cinema. In 2024, the [[Government of India]], honoured him with [[Padma Bhushan]], India's third highest civilian honour for his contributions to Indian culture through performing arts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Rajdutt & Dole selected for Padma awards on R-Day eve |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/rajdutt-dole-selected-for-padma-awards-on-rday-eve-punenagpur/articleshow/107159650.cms?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM=#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17087160485892&referrer=https://www.google.com&ampshare=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/rajdutt-dole-selected-for-padma-awards-on-rday-eve-punenagpur/articleshow/107159650.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Rajdutt was born in Dhamangaon, [[Wardha district]] studied commerce before working for the Nagpur daily ''[[Tarun Bharat]]'' as a subeditor and theatre reviewer. Serving as [[Raja Paranjape|Raja Paranjpe]]'s assistant for twelve years and appearing in a few of his films, he later recreated ''Pudhcha Paool''.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Rajadhyaksha |first1=Ashish |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&q=rajdutt |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |last2=Willemen |first2=Paul |date=2014-07-10 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-135-94325-7 |language=en}}</ref>

==Career==
Rajdutt, a prominent figure in Marathi cinema, began his career in [[Madras]], now [[Chennai]], where he established connections with [[AVM Productions|AVM Studios]]. He ventured into filmmaking in 1967 with ''Madhuchandra'', a successful experiment, and collaborated with Hindi music composer [[N. Datta]] for Marathi film music direction.

Following his debut, Rajdutt's career saw ups and downs until [[Bhalji Pendharkar]] and [[Lata Mangeshkar]] assisted him in producing ''Gharchi Rani''. The film received accolades, including the [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Film]], yet Rajdutt never sought personal recognition.

In 1969, ''Apradh'' earned him the State Government's First Prize. He went on to direct 28 films, garnering 14 awards in various categories, a unique feat in Marathi cinema.

Rajdutt's work delved into nationalism, societal issues, and philosophical themes, resonating with audiences. His film ''Devaki Nandan Gopala'' transcended [[Maharashtra]], reaching [[Karnataka]], Tamil Nadu, England, and the United States, even being showcased at international festivals like [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]] and [[Venice Film Festival|Venice]]. ''Shapit'' received recognition from the Russian Council.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FILM : National Film Archive of India presents "Devaki Nandan Gopala" Marathi with English subtitles > 7pm on 28th January 2019 |url=https://www.delhievents.com/2019/01/film-national-film-archive-india-devaki-gopala-marathi-india-habitat-centre.html |access-date= |website=Delhi Events}}</ref>

Furthermore, Rajdutt ventured into Hindi cinema with ''Eriya'', starring [[Sharmila Tagore]] and Mark Juber. His contributions earned him esteem nationally and internationally, making him a singular director in Marathi cinema.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Film
!Notes
|-
|1967
|''Madhuchandra''
|Debut as a director<ref>{{Cite web |title=Madhuchandra – Indiancine.ma Wiki |url=https://wiki.indiancine.ma/wiki/Madhuchandra |access-date= |website=wiki.indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|-
|1968
|''Gharchi Rani''
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gharchi Rani (1968) |url=https://indiancine.ma/MXE |access-date= |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|-
|1969
|''Apradh''
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Marathi]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=अपराध |url=https://www.marathifilmdata.com/chitrapat/aparadh-2/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=मराठी चित्रपट सूची |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |1970
|''Dev Manoos''
|
|-
|''Dhakti Bahin''
|
|-
|1971
|''Jhep''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |1973
|''Bholi Bhabadi''
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]]
|-
|''Varhadi Ani Vajantri''
|
|-
|1975
|''Ya Sukhano Ya''
|
|-
|1977
|''Devaki Nandan Gopala''
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Marathi]]
|-
|1978
|''Chandra Hota Sakshila''
|
|-
|1979
|''[[Ashtavinayak (film)|Ashtavinayak]]''
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Second Film]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-08 |title=१९७५ मध्ये सांगलीतल्या कुटूंबात घडलेल्या सत्यघटनेवर आधारीत असणारा, अष्टविनायक सिनेमा. |url=https://bolbhidu.com/ashtavinayak-movie-sachin/ |access-date= |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|1980
|''[[Bhalu]]''
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-10 |title=Bhalu (1980) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets |url=http://www.gomolo.com/bhalu-movie/43101 |access-date= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010204428/http://www.gomolo.com/bhalu-movie/43101 |archive-date=10 October 2018 }}</ref>
|-
|1981
|''Are Sansar Sansar''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |1982
|''Aplech Daat Aplech Oth''
|
|-
|''[[Shapit (1982 film)|Shapit]]''
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=30th National Film Awards |url=https://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/87_30thNfacatalogue.pdf |access-date= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108025901/https://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/87_30thNfacatalogue.pdf |archive-date=8 November 2018 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |1983
|''Raghu Maina''
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]]
|-
|''Sasu Varchad Jawai''
|
|-
|''Hech Maze Maher''
|
|-
|1984
|''[[Mumbaicha Faujdar]]''
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Second Film]]
|-
|1985
|''Ardhangi''
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Film]]
|-
| rowspan="4" |1986
|''Aaj Zale Mukta Mi''
|
|-
|''[[Maaficha Sakshidar]]''
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rediff On The NeT: Mohan Gokhale is dead |url=https://m.rediff.com/news/1999/apr/29mohan.htm |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=m.rediff.com}}</ref>
|-
|''Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar''
|
|-
|''Pudhcha Paool''
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=33rd National Film Awards |url=http://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/84_33rdNfacatalogue.pdf |access-date= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725171812/http://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/84_33rdNfacatalogue.pdf |archive-date=25 July 2020 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |1987
|''Anandi Anand''
|
|-
|''[[Sarja (film)|Sarja]]''
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi]]
|}

== Awards and honours ==

* 1968: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''Gharchi Rani''
* 1969: [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Marathi|Filmfare Marathi Award for Best Director]] for ''Apradh''
* 1969: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''Apradh''
* 1973: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director|Maharashtra State Film Awards for Best Director]] for ''Bholi Bhabdi''
* 1979: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''[[Ashtavinayak (film)|Ashtavinayak]]''
* 1982: [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi]] for ''[[Shapit (1982 film)|Shapit]]''
* 1982: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''[[Shapit (1982 film)|Shapit]]''
* 1982: [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Marathi]] for ''[[Shapit (1982 film)|Shapit]]''
* 1983: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''Raghu Maina''
* 1984: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''[[Mumbaicha Faujdar]]''
* 1985: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''Ardhangi''
* 1986: [[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director]] for ''Aaj Zale Mukta Me''
*2007: [[V. Shantaram Award]]
*2012: [[Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0707381}}

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[[Category:People from Amravati district]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian people]]
[[Category:Film directors from Maharashtra]]

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