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{{Short description|Marathi film director (1959–2012)}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1959|8|19}}<ref name=Drushti>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/rssarticleshow/16579171.cms |title='फिल्मसिटी'च्या संजयदृष्टीचा दुःखांत |newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]] |accessdate=10 January 2013 |language=Marathi |location=Nagpur}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Deoli, Maharashtra|Deoli]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2012|9|27|1959|8|19}}<ref name=Times>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-28/pune/34147167_1_marathi-film-sanjay-surkar-noted-marathi |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216071027/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-28/pune/34147167_1_marathi-film-sanjay-surkar-noted-marathi |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=Film director Sanjay Surkar passes away |date=28 September 2012 |accessdate=10 January 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |location=Pune}}</ref>
| death_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| occupation = director
| nationality = Indian
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'''Sanjay Surkar''' (19 August 1959 {{endash}} 27 September 2012) was a Marathi film director. He won three [[National Film Awards]] for the films ''Rao Saheb'' (1996), ''[[Tu Tithe Mee]]'' (1998) and ''[[Gharabaher]]'' (1999) in [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Best Feature Film in Marathi category]]. Along with films, Surkar had also worked in television and theatre.

== Early life ==
Surkar was born on 19 August 1959 at [[Deoli, Maharashtra|Deoli]] in [[Wardha district]] of Maharashtra state. He earned his [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree from G. S. Commerce College in 1983. From the [[Nagpur University]] he took his bachelor's degree and Masters in Fine Arts specialising in Dramatics.<ref name=Drushti/><ref name=44th/>

==Career==
===Early works in theatre===
Surkar entered into entertainment industry from the theatre medium. Brought up in [[Nagpur]], he worked with numerous plays doing back stage works as well as acting in his school and college days. In Nagpur, he worked on many plays for children. While still doing his [[Bachelor in Fine Arts]] from [[Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University|Nagpur University]], Surkar along with actor [[Girish Oak]] and Pramod Bhusari conducted various workshops. Surkar then moved to [[Mumbai]] and continued his theatre work with commercial plays like ''Chafa Bolena'', ''Preetisangam'' and ''Tu Fakta Ho Mhan''. His plays like ''Vansh'', ''Bonsai'', ''No Exit'', ''The Wall'', etc. made to various state level competitions. He was first introduced to television through the serial ''No Problem'', where he received his first chance to work with film medium.<ref name=Anand>{{cite news |url=http://www.esakal.com/esakal/20120928/5069400661382830395.htm |title=झपाटलेलं "आनंदाचं झाड' |newspaper=[[Sakal]] |date=28 September 2012 |accessdate=10 January 2013 |author=Kazi, Raj |language=Marathi}}</ref> He got an opportunity to assist director [[Kanchan Nayak]] in the 1989 Marathi film ''Kalat Nakat''. Produced by [[Smita Talwalkar]], the film handled the delicate topic of extra-marital affair, its effects on families and children. The film ended with the positive message of keeping the family-ties together and won the [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] in the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Best Marathi film]] category.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/37nfa.pdf |title=37th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |accessdate=11 January 2013}}</ref> The film also marked the beginning of Surkar-Talwalkar team which would create many films and television shows in future.

===''Chaukat Raja'' and critical acclaim===
In 1991, Surkar directed his first independent feature film ''[[Chaukat Raja]]'' that was produced by [[Smita Talwalkar]] under her banner "Asmita Chitra". This family drama was a journey of a mentally challenged boy Nandu. While playing on [[Swing (seat)|swings]] in childhood along with his friend Minal, Nandu hurts his head and is disabled. Nandu grows up into a man, played by [[Dilip Prabhavalkar]], but still considers himself a child. [[Sulabha Deshpande]] played the role of his mother and elder Minal's role was played by Talwalkar. Prabhavalkar received [[Maharashtra State Film Award|Best Actor award]] granted by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/printarticle.aspx?page=comments&action=add&sectid=35&contentid=2011042420110425142814119aa069cc7&subsite= |title=Different faces of a versatile actor |newspaper=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |date=24 April 2011 |accessdate=10 January 2013 |author=Dr. Mandpe, Asha}}</ref> and with critical acclaims to the film, Surkar was noticed as a director.

In 1993 when Talwalkar produced her first directorial venture ''Sawat Mazhi Ladki'', Surkar assisted her in direction. The comedy drama plot showed a 40 plus married doctor, played by [[Mohan Joshi]], falling for his 20 something assistant doctor. The assistant doctor's role was played by [[Varsha Usgaonkar]] and [[Neena Kulkarni]] portrayed the role of doctor's housewife. His next project ''Aaplee Maanse'' (1993) was a family drama film with an ensemble cast of many notable actors of the [[Marathi cinema|Marathi film industry]] that included [[Prashant Damle]], [[Mohan Joshi]], [[Sudhir Joshi]], [[Sachin Khedekar]], [[Reema Lagoo]], Dilip Prabhavalkar, [[Ashok Saraf]] and [[Renuka Shahane]]. In 1994 he directed ''Yadna'' which received seven awards at the [[Maharashtra State Film Award]].<ref name=44th/>

In the following years, Surkar directed three notable films of his career. ''Rao Saheb'' (1996), ''Tu Tithe Mee'' (1998) and ''[[Gharabaher]]'' (1999) won him [[National Film Awards]] as director of [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Best Marathi feature films]]. ''Rao Saheb'' was a story of local politics in Maharashtra. ''Tu Tithe Mee'' was a story of an old couple, played by [[Mohan Joshi]] and [[Suhas Joshi]], coping with their next-gen family and was produced by Talwalkar. The film was later adopted in Hindi as ''[[Baghban (2003 film)|Baghban]]'' (2003). The 1999 film ''Gharabaher'' dealt with the topic of hypocrisy towards women and problems in their empowerment. For giving the "wonderfully controlled performance" of a corrupt politician in the film, Mohan Joshi was presented with a [[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film)|Special Jury Award]] at the [[47th National Film Awards]].<ref name=47th/> [[Mrinal Kulkarni]] also received [[Maharashtra State Film Award]] for Best Actress for her role in this film.

===Continuing direction===
In 2004, the Surkar-Talwalkar team brought to viewers ''[[Saatchya Aat Gharat]]'', a film that questioned western culture's influence on teenagers.<ref name=Hindi/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-08-22/pune/27160301_1_marathi-film-college-girl-upper-class |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103170602/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-08-22/pune/27160301_1_marathi-film-college-girl-upper-class |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2012 |title=Film exorcises shock of city rape case |date=22 August 2004 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=8 January 2013}}</ref> Surkar also went on to direct films on various social issues. His 2009 film ''Sukhant'' was a struggle story of an old woman who meets a car accident which puts her in [[tetraplegia]]. To end her life with dignity and save troubles of her family, she pleads for [[euthanasia]]. Jyoti Chandekar played the lead role in the film, while [[Atul Kulkarni (actor born 1965)|Atul Kulkarni]] and [[Kavita Lad]] played supporting leads.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://screen.indianexpress.com/news/eyeopener-sukhant/545606/0 |title=Eye-opener: Sukhant |publisher=Screen |date=27 November 2009 |access-date=14 January 2013 |author=Sunil Nandgoankar, Sunil |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216065404/http://screen.indianexpress.com/news/eyeopener-sukhant/545606/0 |archive-date=16 February 2013 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2011, Surkar debuted in Bollywood with the film ''Stand By''. With lead roles played by Siddharth Kher and [[Adinath Kothare]], the plot was about the internal politics in football.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/interviews/04-sanjay-surkar-interview-081102.asp |title=STAND BY is about internal politics played {{sic|along|with|nolink=y}} the game |publisher=[[Glamsham]] |access-date=14 January 2013 |author=Wagh, Nikita |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319031347if_/http://www.glamsham.com/movies/interviews/04-sanjay-surkar-interview-081102.asp |archive-date=19 March 2012}}</ref> The film did not do well at the box-office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/270811-Stand-By-Movie-review.htm |title=Stand By – Movie review |publisher=DNA |date=27 August 2011 |access-date=14 January 2013 |author=Parkar, Shaheen}}</ref>

Apart from films, Surkar continued his work through television serials, both in Marathi and Hindi. In Marathi he directed shows like ''Noopur'', ''Sukanya'' and ''Un Paus''. The show ''Avantika'' with Mrinal Kulkarni playing the title lead role, won numerous awards for her and made her a household name.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k3/actor/mrinalkulkarni.htm |title=Interview with actor Mrinal Kulkarni |publisher=Indiantelevision.com |date=26 November 2003 |access-date=14 January 2013}}</ref> In 2009, he directed the Hindi television show ''[[Aapki Antara]]'' which is about a 5-year-old girl Antara who has [[autism]]. In 2010 he went on to produce the TV show ''[[Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein]]'', which was loosely based on his film ''Gharabaher''.

Surkar had also conceived a film on the life of freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak.<ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/noted-marathi-director-sanjay-surkar-passes-away_119934.html Sanjay Surkar passes away]</ref>

== Death ==
He died on 27 September 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/noted-marathi-director-sanjay-surkar-passes-away_119934.htm |title=Noted Marathi director Sanjay Surkar passes away |publisher=[[Zee News]] |date=27 September 2012 |accessdate=14 January 2013}}</ref> of a sudden heart attack while on the sets of his upcoming film ''Laathi''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-29/news-interviews/34149120_1_vibhawari-deshpande-sanjay-surkar-second-film |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216075154/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-29/news-interviews/34149120_1_vibhawari-deshpande-sanjay-surkar-second-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=The day the ever-smiling Sanjay Surkar cried |date=29 September 2012 |accessdate=14 January 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |author=Phadke, Aparna}}</ref> The film was the debut for actress [[Padmini Kolhapure]] as a producer and was later directed by [[Mahesh Aney]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/padmini-kolhapures-debut-production-venture-lathi-ready-for-release/ |title=Padmini Kolhapure's debut production venture, Lathi, ready for release |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=27 February 2014 |author=Farida Khanzada |accessdate=10 December 2015}}</ref> He was also working on the script of an upcoming film to be directed by [[Nitin Chandrakant Desai]] on the life of Indian freedom fighter [[Bal Gangadhar Tilak|Lokmanya Tilak]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report_tribute-surkar-was-looking-forward-to-film-s-release_1746341 |title=Tribute: Surkar was looking forward to film's release |newspaper=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]] |date=28 September 2012 |accessdate=14 January 2013 |author=Kharde, Pallavi}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130516194244/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/noted-marathi-director-sanjay-surkar-passes-away-at-53/295776-8-72.html Sanjay Surkar passes away]</ref>

==Selected filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Title !! Notes
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| 1989 || ''[[Kalat Nakalat]]'' || As assistant director
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| 1991 || ''[[Chaukat Raja]]'' || First feature film
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| 1993 || ''Sawat Mazhi Ladki'' || As assistant director
|-
| 1993 || ''Aaplee Maanse'' ||
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| 1994 || ''Yadna'' ||
|-
| 1996 || ''Rao Saheb'' ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Tu Tithe Mee]]'' ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Gharabaher]]'' ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Saatchya Aat Gharat]]'' ||
|-
| 2006 || ''Aai Shappath..!'' ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Anandache Jhaad]]'' ||
|-
| 2007 || ''Sakhi'' ||
|-
| 2007 || ''Aawahan'' ||
|-
| 2008 || ''Ek Daav Sansaracha'' ||
|-
| 2008 || ''Tandala'' ||
|-
| 2009 || ''Master Eke Master'' ||
|-
| 2010 || ''Ranbhool'' ||
|-
| 2009 || ''Sukhant'' ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Stand By (film)|Stand By]]'' || Hindi film
|-
| || ''Laathi'' || Posthumous release, <br>later directed by [[Mahesh Aney]]
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Title !! Production house !! Channel
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| || ''Eka Haatachi Taali'' || ||
|-
| || ''Raoo'' || ||
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| || ''Noopur'' || ||
|-
| || ''Akashdeep'' || || Hindi serial
|-
| 1998 || ''Sukanya'' || ||
|-
| 1998 || ''Avantika'' || Asmita Chitra || [[Zee Marathi]]
|-
| 1998 || ''Un Paus'' || Asmita Chitra ||
|-
| 2009–2010 || ''[[Aapki Antara]]'' || || [[Zee TV]]
|-
| 2010–2011 || ''[[Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein]]'' || || [[STAR One]]<br>As Producer<ref name=Hindi>{{cite news |url=http://www.punemirror.in/article/59/20110130201101300214505061b9819e4/%E2%80%98I-like-to-bring-out-issues-of-those-who-have-been-ignored%E2%80%99.html |title=I like to bring out issues of those who have been ignored |newspaper=Pune Mirror |date=30 January 2011 |accessdate=14 January 2013 |author=Sarfare, Sapna |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130218092002/http://www.punemirror.in/article/59/20110130201101300214505061b9819e4/%E2%80%98I-like-to-bring-out-issues-of-those-who-have-been-ignored%E2%80%99.html |archivedate=18 February 2013 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Theatre===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Title !! Notes
|-
| ''To Ek Kshan''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/marathi-film-industry-loses-an-icon/1009046/ |title=Marathi film industry loses an icon |newspaper=[[Indian Express]] |date=28 September 2012 |accessdate=10 December 2015}}</ref> ||
|-
|}

==Awards==
; '''[[National Film Awards]]'''
* [[44th National Film Awards|44th National Film Awards for 1996]] – ''Rao Saheb'' – As director in [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Best Feature Film in Marathi category]]
:Shared with producers K. B. Joshi and Ravindra Surve
::'''Citation''': ''For depicting the struggle for power of ambitious politicians in a most effective manner.''<ref name=44th>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/44th_nff_1997.pdf |title=44th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |accessdate=11 January 2013}}</ref>

* [[46th National Film Awards|46th National Film Awards for 1998]] – ''Tu Tithe Mee'' – As director in [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Best Feature Film in Marathi category]]
:Shared with producer [[Smita Talwalkar]]
::'''Citation''': ''For shedding light on the plight of the old and the ageing and the crumbling of the joint family system in a novel and entertaining format of a love story. Beautiful performance by [[Mohan Joshi]] and [[Suhas Joshi]] are the highlights of the film.''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/46_nff_1999.pdf |title=46th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |accessdate=10 January 2013 }}</ref>

* [[47th National Film Awards|47th National Film Awards for 1999]] – ''[[Gharabaher]]'' – As director in [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Best Feature Film in Marathi category]]
:Shared with producers Ratan Madan and Narendra Shinde
::'''Citation''': ''For depicting the hypocrisy exercised by man in complete contradiction of declared socio-political positions and a total reversal of behaviour when it comes to power and lust. It draws attention to the inherent problems in the empowerment of women.''<ref name=47th>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/47th_nff_2000.pdf |title=47th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |accessdate=10 January 2013}}</ref>

; Other awards
* 1992 – [[Maharashtra State Film Award]] for Best Film to ''Aaplee Maanse''<ref name=44th/>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|0839664}}

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