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{{short description|Indian film director and producer (born 1952)}}
{{Short description|Indian film director and producer (born 1952)}}
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| yearsactive = 1982⁠–⁠present
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| spouse      = {{marriage|[[Deepti Naval]]|1985|2002|reason=div.}}
| spouse      = {{marriage|[[Deepti Naval]]|1985|2002|reason=div.}}
| children    = 1
| children    = Disha Jha (daughter)
| father      = Tej Nath Jha
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| website    = {{url|prakashjhaproductions.com}}
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'''Prakash Jha''' (born 27 February 1952) is an Indian film producer, actor, director and screenwriter, mostly known for his political and socio-political films such as “Hip Hip Hurray” (1984), ''[[Damul]]'' (1984), ''[[Mrityudand]]'' (1997), ''[[Gangaajal]]'' (2003), ''[[Apaharan]]'' (2005), including multi-starrer movies like ''[[Raajneeti]]'' (2010), ''[[Aarakshan]]'' (2011) ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]]'' (2012), and [[Satyagraha – Democracy Under Fire|Satyagraha]] (2013), [[Dirty Politics (film)|Dirty Politics]] (2015 ). He is also the maker of [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] winning documentaries like, ''Faces After The Storm'' (1984) and ''Sonal'' (2002).


 
He runs a production company, Prakash Jha Productions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref> He also owns the [[P&M Mall]] in [[Patna]] and the P&M Hi-Tech Mall in [[Jamshedpur]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170803/jsp/jharkhand/story_165206.jsp|title=Shopaholics, the big brands are coming|last=Bose|first=Antara|work=The Telegraph|date=3 August 2017|access-date=11 February 2022}}</ref>
'''Prakash Jha''' (born 27 February 1952) is an Indian film producer, actor, director and screenwriter, mostly known for his political and socio-political films such as ''[[Damul]]'' (1984), ''[[Mrityudand]]'' (1997), ''[[Gangaajal]]'' (2003), ''[[Apaharan]]'' (2005), including multi-starrer movies like ''[[Raajneeti]]'' (2010), ''[[Aarakshan]]'' (2011) ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]]'' (2012), and [[Satyagraha – Democracy Under Fire|Satyagraha]] (2013). He is also the maker of [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]] winning documentaries like, ''Faces After The Storm'' (1984) and ''Sonal'' (2002).
 
He runs a production company, Prakash Jha Productions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref> He also owns the [[P&M Mall]] in [[Patna]] and the P&M Hi-Tech Mall in [[Jamshedpur]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170803/jsp/jharkhand/story_165206.jsp|title=Shopaholics, the big brands are coming|last=Bose|first=Antara|work=The Telegraph|date=3 August 2017|access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life and education===
===Early life and education===
Prakash Jha was raised at his family's farm in Barharwa, [[Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar]], India. His father's name is Shri Tej Nath Jha. He did his schooling from [[Sainik School| Sainik School Tilaya]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sainikschoolsociety.org/outstandingalumini.html|title=Sainik Schools Society|website=Sainikschoolsociety.org|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref> [[Koderma district]] and [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]] No. 1, [[Bokaro Steel City]], [[Jharkhand]]. Later, he joined [[satyawati  College]], [[Delhi University]] to do BSc (Hons) in Physics, though he left his studies after one year,<ref name=part>{{cite web|url=http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-hrishikesh-mukharjee-cried-after-watching-my-film/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905040319/http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-hrishikesh-mukharjee-cried-after-watching-my-film/|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 September 2008|title=Prakash Jha : Hrishikesh Mukharjee cried after watching my film - PassionForCinema|date=5 September 2008|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref> and decided to go to Bombay (present-day Mumbai) and become a painter. While he was preparing for J.J. School of Arts, he happened to witness the shooting of the film ''[[Dharma (1973 film)|Dharma]]'' and got hooked on filmmaking.
Prakash Jha was raised at his family's farm in Barharwa, [[Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar]], India. His father's name is Shri Tej Nath Jha. He did his schooling from [[Sainik School| Sainik School Tilaya]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sainikschoolsociety.org/outstandingalumini.html|title=Sainik Schools Society|website=Sainikschoolsociety.org|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref> [[Koderma district]] and [[Kendriya Vidyalaya]] No. 1, [[Bokaro Steel City]], [[Jharkhand]]. Later, he joined [[Ramjas College]], [[Delhi University]] to do BSc (Hons) in Physics, though he left his studies after one year,<ref name=part>{{cite web|url=http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-hrishikesh-mukharjee-cried-after-watching-my-film/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905040319/http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-hrishikesh-mukharjee-cried-after-watching-my-film/|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 September 2008|title=Prakash Jha : Hrishikesh Mukharjee cried after watching my film - PassionForCinema|date=5 September 2008|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref> and decided to go to Bombay (present-day Mumbai) and become a painter. While he was preparing for J.J. School of Arts, he happened to witness the shooting of the film ''[[Dharma (1973 film)|Dharma]]'' and got hooked on filmmaking. He graduated from [[Kishinchand Chellaram College|KC College]], [[Mumbai]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bollypedia|title=Prakash Jha {{!}} Biography, Filmography, Gallery, Awards, Videos {{!}} Bollypedia|url=http://www.bollypedia.in/celebrity/Prakash-Jha/2799|access-date=2022-02-16|website=bollypedia.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Our Prominent Alumni|url=https://kccollege.edu.in/alumni/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=KC College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Mumbai|language=en-US}}</ref>


He joined the [[Film and Television Institute of India]] (FTII), Pune in 1973, to do a course in editing. Midway through it, the institution was closed for while due to student agitation, so he came to Bombay, started working, and never went back to complete the course.<ref name=cin>[https://books.google.com/books?id=-OpkAAAAMAAJ&q=Prakash+Jha&dq=Prakash+Jha&pgis=1 Prakash Jha] ''The Cinemas of India'', by Yves Thoraval. Macmillan India, 2000. {{ISBN|0-333-93410-5}}, {{ISBN|978-0-333-93410-4}}. ''Page 191-192.''</ref>
He joined the [[Film and Television Institute of India]] (FTII), Pune in 1973, to do a course in editing. Midway through it, the institution was closed for while due to student agitation, so he came to Bombay, started working, and never went back to complete the course.<ref name=cin>[https://books.google.com/books?id=-OpkAAAAMAAJ&q=Prakash+Jha&dq=Prakash+Jha&pgis=1 Prakash Jha] ''The Cinemas of India'', by Yves Thoraval. Macmillan India, 2000. {{ISBN|0-333-93410-5}}, {{ISBN|978-0-333-93410-4}}. ''Page 191-192.''</ref>


===Personal life===
===Personal life===
Prakash was at one time married to actress [[Deepti Naval]] with whom he has an adopted daughter Disha Jha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/InterviewsCinema/Today-s-actors-have-become-picky-Prakash-Jha/Article1-250089.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126123537/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/InterviewsCinema/Today-s-actors-have-become-picky-Prakash-Jha/Article1-250089.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|title=Today's actors have become picky: Prakash Jha|work=hindustantimes.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/deepti-navals-book-launch/Amitabh-Bachchan/articleshow/10550538.cms|title=Prakash Jha during the launch of Deepti Naval's book 'The Mad Tibetan'|website=Photogallery.indiatimes.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref>
Prakash was at one time married to actress [[Deepti Naval]] with whom he has an adopted daughter Disha Jha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/InterviewsCinema/Today-s-actors-have-become-picky-Prakash-Jha/Article1-250089.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126123537/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/InterviewsCinema/Today-s-actors-have-become-picky-Prakash-Jha/Article1-250089.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|title=Today's actors have become picky: Prakash Jha|work=hindustantimes.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/deepti-navals-book-launch/Amitabh-Bachchan/articleshow/10550538.cms|title=Prakash Jha during the launch of Deepti Naval's book 'The Mad Tibetan'|website=Photogallery.indiatimes.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref>


===Career===
==Career==
{{Update section|date=October 2019}}
{{Update section|date=October 2022}}
 
[[File:Katrina Kaif with director Prakash Jha.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1|[[Katrina Kaif]] and Prakash Jha during the promotion of ''[[Raajneeti|Rajneeti]]'' (2010)]]
While still midway through his course, he started working on films independently in 1974.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/03jha.htm Interviews] ''Movies'', ''[[Rediff.com]]'', 3 February 2003.</ref> He made his first documentary, ''Under the Blue'', in 1975, and continued to do so for the next eight years.<ref name=part/>
While still midway through his course, he started working on films independently in 1974.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/feb/03jha.htm Interviews] ''Movies'', ''[[Rediff.com]]'', 3 February 2003.</ref> He made his first documentary, ''Under the Blue'', in 1975, and continued to do so for the next eight years.<ref name=part/>


During this period he made some highly politically charged documentaries, like the one of the Bihar Sharif riot, titled, ''Faces After Storm'' (1984). It received considerable attention, as it was banned within 4–5 days of its release,<ref name=cin/> though later it won the [[National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film]] for the year.
During this period he made some highly politically charged documentaries, like the one of the Bihar Sharif riot, titled, ''Faces After Storm'' (1984). It received considerable attention, as it was banned within 4–5 days of its release,<ref name=cin/> though later it won the [[National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film]] for the year.


[[File:Katrina Kaif with director Prakash Jha.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1|[[Katrina Kaif]] and Prakash Jha during the promotion of ''[[Raajneeti|Rajneeti]]'' (2010)]]
He made his debut as a feature film director with ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (film)|Hip Hip Hurray]]'' in 1984, scripted by [[Gulzar (lyricist)|Gulzar]] and starring Raj Kiran and Deepti Naval as leads.<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051204/asp/look/story_5541502.asp Filmmaker sees hope in Bihar] ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|Telegraph]]'', 4 December 2005.</ref> Next came the film he received most recognition for, ''[[Damul]]'' (1984), which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]] and the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie]] in 1985. The film was based on the [[bonded labour]] issue in [[Bihar]].
He made his debut as a feature film director with ''[[Hip Hip Hurray (film)|Hip Hip Hurray]]'' in 1984, scripted by [[Gulzar (lyricist)|Gulzar]] and starring Raj Kiran and Deepti Naval as leads.<ref>[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051204/asp/look/story_5541502.asp Filmmaker sees hope in Bihar] ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|Telegraph]]'', 4 December 2005.</ref> Next came the film he received most recognition for, ''[[Damul]]'' (1984), which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]] and the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie]] in 1985. The film was based on the [[bonded labour]] issue in [[Bihar]].


In 1986, he directed ''[[Parinati]]'', based on the story by [[Vijaydan Detha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-deepti-naval-and-i-never-cherished-any-negativity-between-us/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828073606/http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-deepti-naval-and-i-never-cherished-any-negativity-between-us/|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 August 2008|title=Prakash Jha : Deepti Naval and I never cherished any negativity between us » PassionForCinema|date=28 August 2008|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref>
In 1986, he directed ''[[Parinati]]'', based on the story by [[Vijaydan Detha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-deepti-naval-and-i-never-cherished-any-negativity-between-us/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828073606/http://passionforcinema.com/prakash-jha-deepti-naval-and-i-never-cherished-any-negativity-between-us/|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 August 2008|title=Prakash Jha : Deepti Naval and I never cherished any negativity between us » PassionForCinema|date=28 August 2008|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref>


Over the years he has made over 25 documentaries, 13 feature films, two television features and three television series, including the popular TV serial ''Mungerilal Ke Hasin Sapne''. His production company has produced five films with independent directors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref name=imbd>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0422552/awards|title=Prakash Jha|website=IMDb|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref>
Over the years he has made over 25 documentaries, 13 feature films, two television features and three television series, including the popular TV serial ''Mungerilal Ke Hasin Sapne''. His production company has produced five films with independent directors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref><ref name=imbd>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0422552/awards|title=Prakash Jha|website=IMDb|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref>


In 2004, Jha directed the 112-minute film ''[[Loknayak]]'', based on the life of [[Bharat Ratna]] [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]. In the film, [[Chetan Pandit]] played the role of Narayan and [[Tisca Chopra]] played [[Prabhavati Devi]], the wife of JP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-10-19/patna/27151362_1_film-prakash-jha-prasar-bharati|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140208185955/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-10-19/patna/27151362_1_film-prakash-jha-prasar-bharati|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Uncensored 'Loknayak' to be screened soon|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/|title=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News ? Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/06jp.htm|title=Jayaprakash Narayan deserved better|website=Rediff.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=255679|title=Prakash Jha declines to change his film on JP|website=Newsoutlookindia.com|access-date=1 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222211620/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=255679|archive-date=22 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/i-am-fully-indebted-to-theatre/article776650.ece|title=I am fully indebted to theatre|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref>
In 2004, Jha directed the 112-minute film ''[[Loknayak]]'', based on the life of [[Bharat Ratna]] [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]. In the film, [[Chetan Pandit]] played the role of Narayan and [[Tisca Chopra]] played [[Prabhavati Devi]], the wife of JP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-10-19/patna/27151362_1_film-prakash-jha-prasar-bharati|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140208185955/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-10-19/patna/27151362_1_film-prakash-jha-prasar-bharati|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 February 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Uncensored 'Loknayak' to be screened soon|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/|title=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News ? Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/dec/06jp.htm|title=Jayaprakash Narayan deserved better|website=Rediff.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=255679|title=Prakash Jha declines to change his film on JP|website=Newsoutlookindia.com|access-date=1 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222211620/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=255679|archive-date=22 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/i-am-fully-indebted-to-theatre/article776650.ece|title=I am fully indebted to theatre|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref>


In 2010, Jha directed ''[[Raajneeti]]'', a contemporary take on the epic ''[[Mahabharata]]''. It starred [[Ajay Devgan]], [[Manoj Bajpai]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Arjun Rampal]], [[Nana Patekar]] and [[Ranbir Kapoor]], and was a critical and commercial success. His next venture was ''[[Aarakshan]]'', which starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Saif Ali Khan]] [[Deepika Padukone]] and [[Prateik Babbar]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tinselgurus.net/2010/12/23/finally-the-announcement-for-the-film-aarakshan/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724104839/http://tinselgurus.net/2010/12/23/finally-the-announcement-for-the-film-aarakshan/ |archive-date=24 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2012, Jha's release ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]]'' starred Arjun Rampal, [[Abhay Deol]], Manoj Bajpai, [[Kabir Bedi]] and [[Esha Gupta]], and was released in Dussehra 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/bhopal/31260705_1_aarakshan-jha-bhopal/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120726093027/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/bhopal/31260705_1_aarakshan-jha-bhopal/|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=India News, Latest Sports, Bollywood, World, Business & Politics News|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/42245/bollywood/arjun-to-enter-chakravyuh-next-week-news-details/|title=Arjun to enter 'Chakravyuh' next week|website=Supergoodmovies.com|access-date=1 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704172427/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/42245/bollywood/arjun-to-enter-chakravyuh-next-week-news-details|archive-date=4 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/|title=Business News Live, Share Market News - Read Latest Finance News, IPO, Mutual Funds News|website=The Economic Times|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chakravyuha-has-nothing-to-do-with-ko-jha/226895-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207120050/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chakravyuha-has-nothing-to-do-with-ko-jha/226895-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 February 2012|title='Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Prakash Jha|work=IBNLive|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref> His next film ''[[Satyagraha (film)|Satyagraha]]'' (2013) starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Ajay Devgn]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/my-chakravyuha-has-nothing-to-do-with-ko-prakash-jha_105230.htm/|title=My 'Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Prakash Jha|work=Zee News|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prakash Jha accuses Censor board of bizarre cuts in 'Jai Gangaajal'|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/prakash-jha-accuses-censor-board-of-bizarre-cuts-in-jai-gangaajal/|agency=PTI|work=The Indian Express|date=7 January 2016}}</ref>
In 2010, Jha directed ''[[Raajneeti]]'', a contemporary take on the epic ''[[Mahabharata]]''. It starred [[Ajay Devgan]], [[Manoj Bajpai]], [[Naseeruddin Shah]], [[Katrina Kaif]], [[Arjun Rampal]], [[Nana Patekar]] and [[Ranbir Kapoor]], and was a critical and commercial success. His next venture was ''[[Aarakshan]]'', which starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Saif Ali Khan]] [[Deepika Padukone]] and [[Prateik Babbar]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tinselgurus.net/2010/12/23/finally-the-announcement-for-the-film-aarakshan/ |title=Tinselgurus.net |access-date=23 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724104839/http://tinselgurus.net/2010/12/23/finally-the-announcement-for-the-film-aarakshan/ |archive-date=24 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In 2012, Jha's release ''[[Chakravyuh (2012 film)|Chakravyuh]]'' starred Arjun Rampal, [[Abhay Deol]], Manoj Bajpai, [[Kabir Bedi]] and [[Esha Gupta]], and was released in Dussehra 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/bhopal/31260705_1_aarakshan-jha-bhopal/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120726093027/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/bhopal/31260705_1_aarakshan-jha-bhopal/|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=India News, Latest Sports, Bollywood, World, Business & Politics News|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/42245/bollywood/arjun-to-enter-chakravyuh-next-week-news-details/|title=Arjun to enter 'Chakravyuh' next week|website=Supergoodmovies.com|access-date=1 April 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704172427/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/42245/bollywood/arjun-to-enter-chakravyuh-next-week-news-details|archive-date=4 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/|title=Business News Live, Share Market News - Read Latest Finance News, IPO, Mutual Funds News|website=The Economic Times|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chakravyuha-has-nothing-to-do-with-ko-jha/226895-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207120050/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chakravyuha-has-nothing-to-do-with-ko-jha/226895-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 February 2012|title='Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Prakash Jha|work=IBNLive|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref> His next film ''[[Satyagraha (film)|Satyagraha]]'' (2013) starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Ajay Devgn]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/my-chakravyuha-has-nothing-to-do-with-ko-prakash-jha_105230.htm/|title=My 'Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Prakash Jha|work=Zee News|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prakash Jha accuses Censor board of bizarre cuts in 'Jai Gangaajal'|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/prakash-jha-accuses-censor-board-of-bizarre-cuts-in-jai-gangaajal/|agency=PTI|work=The Indian Express|date=7 January 2022}}</ref>


In 2019, he acted in the film ''[[Saand Ki Aankh]]'' a [[biographical film]] directed by [[Tushar Hiranandani]]. He played Rattan Singh Tomar, the patriarch of the Tomar family.<ref name="indexp" />
In 2019, he acted in the film ''[[Saand Ki Aankh]]'' a [[biographical film]] directed by [[Tushar Hiranandani]]. He played Rattan Singh Tomar, the patriarch of the Tomar family.<ref name="indexp" />


==Politics==
==Politics==
Prakash Jha contested and lost the election to the [[Lok Sabha]] from his native Champaran in 2004. He again lost the election to the Lok Sabha in 2009 as [[Lok Janshakti Party]] candidate from West Champaran.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/poll2009/2009/mar/240309-After-Nitish-declined-I-needed-a-party-Prakash-Jha1.htm|title=After Nitish declined, I needed a party: Prakash Jha<!-- Bot generated title -->|website=Mid-day.com|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-05/patna/28035481_1_champaran-assembly-polls-bihar-cm-nitish-kumar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104104348/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-05/patna/28035481_1_champaran-assembly-polls-bihar-cm-nitish-kumar|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Of course, I'll contest elections: Prakash Jha|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/i-will-not-contest-an-election-again.-even-without-being-an-mp-i-do-whatever-i-can/677415/0|title=I will not contest an election again. Even without being an MP, I do whatever I can|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref> He again contested in the 2014 elections as a [[JD(U)]] candidate from [[Paschim Champaran (Lok Sabha constituency)|Paschim Champaran]] and lost.
Prakash Jha contested and lost the [[14th Lok Sabha]] election from his native place [[Bettiah Lok Sabha constituency|Bettiah]] in 2004. He stood 6th and managed to get around 26,000 votes only, while the winner [[Raghunath Jha]] got 2,11,590 votes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://resultuniversity.com/election/bettiah-lok-sabha |title=Bettiah Lok Sabha elections |work=Result University |access-date=5 October 2022 }}</ref> He also lost the [[15th Lok Sabha]] election to [[Sanjay Jaiswal]] in 2009 as [[Lok Janshakti Party]] (LJP) candidate from [[Paschim Champaran Lok Sabha constituency|Paschim Champaran]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/poll2009/2009/mar/240309-After-Nitish-declined-I-needed-a-party-Prakash-Jha1.htm|title=After Nitish declined, I needed a party: Prakash Jha<!-- Bot generated title -->|website=Mid-day.com|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-05/patna/28035481_1_champaran-assembly-polls-bihar-cm-nitish-kumar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104104348/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-05/patna/28035481_1_champaran-assembly-polls-bihar-cm-nitish-kumar|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Of course, I'll contest elections: Prakash Jha|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/i-will-not-contest-an-election-again.-even-without-being-an-mp-i-do-whatever-i-can/677415/0|title=I will not contest an election again. Even without being an MP, I do whatever I can|website=Indianexpress.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref> In the same election [[Sadhu Yadav]] stood 3rd as [[Indian National Congress|INC]] candidate.
 
Jha once again contested in the [[16th Lok Sabha]] election in 2014 as a [[Janata Dal (United)]] candidate from Paschim Champaran and lost to [[Sanjay Jaiswal]]. In 2014 election affidavit he had mentioned that he has assets worth [[₹]]92.5 [[crore]]s and liabilities worth [[₹]]55.2 crores.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://myneta.info/ls2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=9149 |title=Sri Prakash Jha (JDU), Constituency:Paschim Champaran |work=Myneta.info |access-date=6 October 2022 }}</ref>


==Social initiatives==
==Social initiatives==
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===Anubhooti===
===Anubhooti===
Prakash Jha is the chairman of Anubhooti,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://anubhootingo.org/|title=Anubhooti : Home|website=anubhootingo.org|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref> a registered society that has been working for cultural development, improvement of health care, disaster management and the upliftment of farmers and socio-economically backward people in Bihar since 1991.
Prakash Jha is the chairman of Anubhooti,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://anubhootingo.org/|title=Anubhooti : Home|website=anubhootingo.org|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref> a registered society that has been working for cultural development, improvement of health care, disaster management and the upliftment of farmers and socio-economically backward people in Bihar since 1991.


Most recently, the organization has been working for flood survivors. After the Kosi flood on 18 August 2008, Anubhooti has provided complete relief to 6000 people since September 2008. Anubhooti has created a model village, Hindolwa village, for those the flood affected, and is working towards their complete rehabilitation. Anubhooti has provided relief to 5000 people for health care in [[Supaul district]] in Bihar.
Most recently, the organization has been working for flood survivors. After the Kosi flood on 18 August 2008, Anubhooti has provided complete relief to 6000 people since September 2008. Anubhooti has created a model village, Hindolwa village, for those the flood affected, and is working towards their complete rehabilitation. Anubhooti has provided relief to 5000 people for health care in [[Supaul district]] in Bihar.
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| 1989 || ''[[Parinati]]'' || Director, producer ||  [[National Film Award for Best Costume Design]] <br> Presented as an Outstanding Film at the London Film Festival at the London Film Festival
| 1989 || ''[[Parinati]]'' || Director, producer ||  [[National Film Award for Best Costume Design]] <br> Presented as an Outstanding Film at the London Film Festival at the London Film Festival
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| 1996 || ''[[Bandish]]'' || Director, Producer ||
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| 1997 || ''[[Mrityudand]]'' <br> ("Death Sentence")|| Director, producer, editor, dialogue writer || Screen Cinema Award, Best Actor in a Negative Role <br> Screen Cinema Award, Best Dialogue <br> Screen Cinema Award, Best Screenplay <br> Zee Cine Award, Best Dialogue <br> Zee Cine Award, Best Director <br> Sansui Film Awards, Best Film (Critics Choice) <br> Sansui Film Awards, Best Actress <br> Special Jury Award, Cinema Tout Ecran, Geneva for Best Feature <br> Audience Award, Best Feature, Bangkok Film Festival
| 1997 || ''[[Mrityudand]]'' <br> ("Death Sentence")|| Director, producer, editor, dialogue writer || Screen Cinema Award, Best Actor in a Negative Role <br> Screen Cinema Award, Best Dialogue <br> Screen Cinema Award, Best Screenplay <br> Zee Cine Award, Best Dialogue <br> Zee Cine Award, Best Director <br> Sansui Film Awards, Best Film (Critics Choice) <br> Sansui Film Awards, Best Actress <br> Special Jury Award, Cinema Tout Ecran, Geneva for Best Feature <br> Audience Award, Best Feature, Bangkok Film Festival
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| 2003 || ''[[Gangaajal]]'' || Director, producer, editor, story writer, dialogue writer  ||  [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]]
| 2003 || ''[[Gangaajal]]'' || Director, producer, editor, story writer, dialogue writer  ||  [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]]
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| 2004 || ''[[Loknayak]]'' || Director, producer, editor, story writer, dialogue writer  ||  Based on the life of [[Bharat Ratna]] [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]  
| 2004 || ''[[Loknayak (film)|Loknayak]]'' || Director, producer, editor, story writer, dialogue writer  ||  Based on the life of [[Bharat Ratna]] [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]  
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| 2005 || ''[[Apaharan]]'' || Director, producer, story writer || [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay]] <br> [[Filmfare Best Dialogue Award]] <br> Star Screen Best Screenplay Award
| 2005 || ''[[Apaharan]]'' || Director, producer, story writer || [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay]] <br> [[Filmfare Best Dialogue Award]] <br> Star Screen Best Screenplay Award
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| 2017 || ''[[Lipstick Under My Burkha]]'' || producer ||
| 2017 || ''[[Lipstick Under My Burkha]]'' || producer ||
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| 2018|| ''[[Saare Jahan Se Acha (series)]]'' || Anchor || Web Series <ref>{{Cite web|title = Prakash Jha to honour unsung heroes on his web show, Saare Jahan Se Achha!|url = https://www.hindustantimes.com/prakash-jha-to-honour-unsung-heroes-on-his-web-show-saare-jahan-se-achha/story-p1fxdPtr7w0qJaO0qMYfLO.html|website = Hindustantimes|date = 30 January 2018}}</ref> Directed by Prakash Bhardwaj (Director)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/prakash-jha-is-identity-of-sare-jahan-se-achha-director-118092100273_1.html|title=Prakash Jha is identity of 'Sare Jahan Se Achha': Director|date=21 September 2018|via=Business Standard}}</ref>
| 2018|| ''[[Saare Jahan Se Acha (series)]]'' || Anchor || Web Series <ref>{{Cite web|title = Prakash Jha to honour unsung heroes on his web show, Saare Jahan Se Achha!|url = https://www.hindustantimes.com/prakash-jha-to-honour-unsung-heroes-on-his-web-show-saare-jahan-se-achha/story-p1fxdPtr7w0qJaO0qMYfLO.html|website = Hindustantimes|date = 30 January 2022}}</ref> Directed by Prakash Bhardwaj (Director)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/prakash-jha-is-identity-of-sare-jahan-se-achha-director-118092100273_1.html|title=Prakash Jha is identity of 'Sare Jahan Se Achha': Director|date=21 September 2018|via=Business Standard}}</ref>


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| ''[[Saand Ki Aankh]]''
| ''[[Saand Ki Aankh]]''
| Rattan Singh Tomar
| Rattan Singh Tomar
| Actor<ref name="indexp">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anurag-kashyap-prakash-jha-saand-ki-aankh-5587932/|title=Prakash Jha joins the cast of Saand Ki Aankh|date=17 February 2019|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=10 March 2019}}</ref>
| Actor<ref name="indexp">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/anurag-kashyap-prakash-jha-saand-ki-aankh-5587932/|title=Prakash Jha joins the cast of Saand Ki Aankh|date=17 February 2019|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |2020
| rowspan="2" |2020
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| [[Web series]] on [[MX Player]]
| [[Web series]] on [[MX Player]]
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|''Matto Ki Saikal''
|''[[Matto Ki Saikil]]''
| Matto
| Matto
| Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/film/m-gani-matto-ki-saikal|title=On a Bicycle from Mathura to Busan|website=The Wire}}</ref>
| Actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/film/m-gani-matto-ki-saikal|title=On a Bicycle from Mathura to Busan|website=The Wire}}</ref>
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| 2023 || ''[[Chakravyuh 2 (2022 film)|Chakravyuh 2]]'' || Director, producer ||
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===National Film Awards===
===National Film Awards===
* 1984: [[National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film]]: ''Faces After The Storm'' (1984)<ref name="Faces After The Storm">{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/facesafterstorm.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* 1984: [[National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film]]: ''Faces After The Storm'' (1984)<ref name="Faces After The Storm">{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/facesafterstorm.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref>
* 1985: [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]]: ''[[Damul]]'' (1985)
* 1985: [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film]]: ''[[Damul]]'' (1985)
* 1987: [[National Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film]]: ''[[Kudiattam]]''<ref name="Kudiattam">{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/kudiattam.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* 1987: [[National Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film]]: ''[[Kudiattam]]''<ref name="Kudiattam">{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/kudiattam.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref>
* 1988: [[National Film Award for Best Costume Design]]: ''Parinati''
* 1988: [[National Film Award for Best Costume Design]]: ''Parinati''
* 1988: National Film Award for Best Industrial Documentary: ''Looking Back''
* 1988: [[National Film Award for Best Industrial Documentary]]: ''Looking Back''
* 2002: [[National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film]]: ''Sonal''<ref name="Sonal">{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/sonal.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref>
* 2002: [[National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film]]: ''Sonal''<ref name="Sonal">{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/sonal.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=1 April 2022}}</ref>
* 2004: [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]]: ''[[Gangaajal]]'' (2003)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/gangaajal.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref>
* 2004: [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues]]: ''[[Gangaajal]]'' (2003)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/gangaajal.html|title=Prakash Jha Productions|website=Prakashjhaproductions.com|access-date=19 April 2022}}</ref>
* 2006: [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay]]: ''[[Apaharan]]''  (2005)
* 2006: [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay]]: ''[[Apaharan]]''  (2005)


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*2005: Star Screen Best Screenplay Award: ''Apaharan''
*2005: Star Screen Best Screenplay Award: ''Apaharan''
*2011: Star Screen Best Screenplay Award: ''Raajneeti''
*2011: Star Screen Best Screenplay Award: ''Raajneeti''
===[[Filmfare OTT Awards]]===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| Rowspan=2|'''[[2021 Filmfare OTT Awards|2021]]'''
| Best Series - Drama
| rowspan=2| ''[[Aashram]]''
| {{nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-ott-awards-2021/nominations|title=My Glamm Filmfare OTT Awards 2021 - Nominations|date=2 December 2021|access-date=10 December 2021|website=FilmFare|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| Best Director - Drama, Series
| {{nom}}
|}
===[[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]]===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Category
! Work
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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| 2021
| Best Landmark OTT Show
| ''[[Aashram]]''
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|title=ITA Awards 2021 full winners list out. Surbhi Chandna and Pratik Gandhi win big|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/top-stories/story/ita-awards-2021-full-winners-list-out-surbhi-chandna-and-pratik-gandhi-win-big-1769533-2021-02-15|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
|}


===Other awards===
===Other awards===
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[[Category:Film directors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Film directors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Film and Television Institute of India alumni]]
[[Category:Film and Television Institute of India alumni]]
[[Category:University of Delhi alumni]]
[[Category:Delhi University alumni]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian film directors]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian film directors]]
[[Category:Indian documentary filmmakers]]
[[Category:Indian documentary filmmakers]]
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[[Category:Screenwriters from Bihar]]
[[Category:Screenwriters from Bihar]]
[[Category:Male actors from Bihar]]
[[Category:Male actors from Bihar]]
[[Category:Ramjas College alumni]]

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Prakash Jha
Jha in 2012
Born (1952-02-27) 27 February 1952 (age 74)
Bettiah, Bihar, India
OccupationFilm producer, director, screenwriter, actor
Years active1982⁠–⁠present
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 1985; div. 2002)
ChildrenDisha Jha (daughter)
Parent(s)
  • Tej Nath Jha (father)
Websiteprakashjhaproductions.com

Prakash Jha (born 27 February 1952) is an Indian film producer, actor, director and screenwriter, mostly known for his political and socio-political films such as “Hip Hip Hurray” (1984), Damul (1984), Mrityudand (1997), Gangaajal (2003), Apaharan (2005), including multi-starrer movies like Raajneeti (2010), Aarakshan (2011) Chakravyuh (2012), and Satyagraha (2013), Dirty Politics (2015 ). He is also the maker of National Film Award winning documentaries like, Faces After The Storm (1984) and Sonal (2002).

He runs a production company, Prakash Jha Productions.[1] He also owns the P&M Mall in Patna and the P&M Hi-Tech Mall in Jamshedpur.[2]

Biography[edit | edit source]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Prakash Jha was raised at his family's farm in Barharwa, Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar, India. His father's name is Shri Tej Nath Jha. He did his schooling from Sainik School Tilaya,[3] Koderma district and Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand. Later, he joined Ramjas College, Delhi University to do BSc (Hons) in Physics, though he left his studies after one year,[4] and decided to go to Bombay (present-day Mumbai) and become a painter. While he was preparing for J.J. School of Arts, he happened to witness the shooting of the film Dharma and got hooked on filmmaking. He graduated from KC College, Mumbai[5][6]

He joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1973, to do a course in editing. Midway through it, the institution was closed for while due to student agitation, so he came to Bombay, started working, and never went back to complete the course.[7]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Prakash was at one time married to actress Deepti Naval with whom he has an adopted daughter Disha Jha.[8][9]

Career[edit | edit source]

Katrina Kaif and Prakash Jha during the promotion of Rajneeti (2010)

While still midway through his course, he started working on films independently in 1974.[10] He made his first documentary, Under the Blue, in 1975, and continued to do so for the next eight years.[4]

During this period he made some highly politically charged documentaries, like the one of the Bihar Sharif riot, titled, Faces After Storm (1984). It received considerable attention, as it was banned within 4–5 days of its release,[7] though later it won the National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film for the year.

He made his debut as a feature film director with Hip Hip Hurray in 1984, scripted by Gulzar and starring Raj Kiran and Deepti Naval as leads.[11] Next came the film he received most recognition for, Damul (1984), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie in 1985. The film was based on the bonded labour issue in Bihar.

In 1986, he directed Parinati, based on the story by Vijaydan Detha.[12]

Over the years he has made over 25 documentaries, 13 feature films, two television features and three television series, including the popular TV serial Mungerilal Ke Hasin Sapne. His production company has produced five films with independent directors.[13][14]

In 2004, Jha directed the 112-minute film Loknayak, based on the life of Bharat Ratna Jayaprakash Narayan. In the film, Chetan Pandit played the role of Narayan and Tisca Chopra played Prabhavati Devi, the wife of JP.[15][16][17][18][19]

In 2010, Jha directed Raajneeti, a contemporary take on the epic Mahabharata. It starred Ajay Devgan, Manoj Bajpai, Naseeruddin Shah, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Nana Patekar and Ranbir Kapoor, and was a critical and commercial success. His next venture was Aarakshan, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan Deepika Padukone and Prateik Babbar.[20] In 2012, Jha's release Chakravyuh starred Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Manoj Bajpai, Kabir Bedi and Esha Gupta, and was released in Dussehra 2012.[21][22][23][24] His next film Satyagraha (2013) starred Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn.[25][26]

In 2019, he acted in the film Saand Ki Aankh a biographical film directed by Tushar Hiranandani. He played Rattan Singh Tomar, the patriarch of the Tomar family.[27]

Politics[edit | edit source]

Prakash Jha contested and lost the 14th Lok Sabha election from his native place Bettiah in 2004. He stood 6th and managed to get around 26,000 votes only, while the winner Raghunath Jha got 2,11,590 votes.[28] He also lost the 15th Lok Sabha election to Sanjay Jaiswal in 2009 as Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) candidate from Paschim Champaran.[29][30][31] In the same election Sadhu Yadav stood 3rd as INC candidate.

Jha once again contested in the 16th Lok Sabha election in 2014 as a Janata Dal (United) candidate from Paschim Champaran and lost to Sanjay Jaiswal. In 2014 election affidavit he had mentioned that he has assets worth ₹92.5 crores and liabilities worth ₹55.2 crores.[32]

Social initiatives[edit | edit source]

For the last ten years Prakash Jha has been seriously involved with development initiatives in Bihar. He has been spearheading growth in infrastructure, health care and vocational training facilities in the state through the NGO Anubhooti.

Anubhooti[edit | edit source]

Prakash Jha is the chairman of Anubhooti,[33] a registered society that has been working for cultural development, improvement of health care, disaster management and the upliftment of farmers and socio-economically backward people in Bihar since 1991.

Most recently, the organization has been working for flood survivors. After the Kosi flood on 18 August 2008, Anubhooti has provided complete relief to 6000 people since September 2008. Anubhooti has created a model village, Hindolwa village, for those the flood affected, and is working towards their complete rehabilitation. Anubhooti has provided relief to 5000 people for health care in Supaul district in Bihar.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
1982 Shree Vats
(documentary)		 Director Film on the Pune-based institute Shreevatsa
1983 Faces After The Storm
(documentary)		 Director National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film
Best Documentary of the year
International Film Festival of India, Special Jury Award
1984 Hip Hip Hurray Director All India Film Awards Association, Best Director
1985 Damul Director, producer, co-script writer National Film Award for Best Feature Film
Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie
1986 Kudiattam
(documentary)		 Director National Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film
1988 Looking Back
(documentary)		 Director National Film Award for Best Industrial Documentary
1989 Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne Director Television serial
1989 Parinati Director, producer National Film Award for Best Costume Design
Presented as an Outstanding Film at the London Film Festival at the London Film Festival
1996 Bandish Director, Producer
1997 Mrityudand
("Death Sentence")		 Director, producer, editor, dialogue writer Screen Cinema Award, Best Actor in a Negative Role
Screen Cinema Award, Best Dialogue
Screen Cinema Award, Best Screenplay
Zee Cine Award, Best Dialogue
Zee Cine Award, Best Director
Sansui Film Awards, Best Film (Critics Choice)
Sansui Film Awards, Best Actress
Special Jury Award, Cinema Tout Ecran, Geneva for Best Feature
Audience Award, Best Feature, Bangkok Film Festival
1999 Dil Kya Kare Director, editor, story writer
2001 Rahul Director
2002 Sonal
(Documentary)		 Director National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film
2003 Gangaajal Director, producer, editor, story writer, dialogue writer National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
2004 Loknayak Director, producer, editor, story writer, dialogue writer Based on the life of Bharat Ratna Jayaprakash Narayan
2005 Apaharan Director, producer, story writer National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Filmfare Best Dialogue Award
Star Screen Best Screenplay Award
2007 Dil Dosti Etc Producer
Khoya Khoya Chand Producer
2010 Raajneeti Director, producer, dialogue writer Star Screen Best Screenplay Award
2011 Turning 30 Producer
Yeh Saali Zindagi Producer
Aarakshan Director, producer
2012 Chakravyuh Director, producer
2013 Satyagraha Director, producer
2015 Crazy Cukkad Family producer
2016 Jai Gangaajal director, actor, producer
2017 Lipstick Under My Burkha producer
2018 Saare Jahan Se Acha (series) Anchor Web Series [34] Directed by Prakash Bhardwaj (Director)[35]
2019 Fraud Saiyaan producer
Pareeksha – The Final Test Director, Producer Released on ZEE5
Saand Ki Aankh Rattan Singh Tomar Actor[27]
2020 Aashram Director, Producer Web series on MX Player
Matto Ki Saikil Matto Actor[36]

Awards[edit | edit source]

National Film Awards[edit | edit source]

Filmfare Awards[edit | edit source]

Star Screen Awards[edit | edit source]

  • 2005: Star Screen Best Screenplay Award: Apaharan
  • 2011: Star Screen Best Screenplay Award: Raajneeti

Filmfare OTT Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Category Work Result Ref.
2021 Best Series - Drama Aashram Nominated [41]
Best Director - Drama, Series Nominated

ITA Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Category Work Result Ref.
2021 Best Landmark OTT Show Aashram Won [42]

Other awards[edit | edit source]

  • 1983: International Film Festival of India, Special Jury Award: Faces After The Storm
  • 1984: All India Film Awards Association, Best Director: Hip Hip Hurray
  • 1986: Baba Saheb Ambedkar Award, Social Understanding
  • 1998: Screen Cinema Award, Best Actor in a Negative Role: Mrityudand - Death Sentence
  • 1998: Screen Cinema Award, Best Dialogue: Mrityudand - Death Sentence
  • 1998: Screen Cinema Award, Best Screenplay: Mrityudand - Death Sentence
  • 1998: Zee Cine Award, Best Dialogue: Mrityudand - Death Sentence
  • 1998: Zee Cine Award, Best Director: Mrityudand - Death Sentence
  • 1998: Sansui Film Awards, Best Film (Critics Choice): Mrityudand - Death Sentence
  • 1998: Sansui Film Awards, Best Actress: Mrityudand - Death Sentence

International awards[edit | edit source]

  • 1988: Presented as An Outstanding Film at the London Film Festival at the London Film Festival: Parinati - The Inevitable
  • 1998: Special Jury Award, Cinema Tout Ecran, Geneva for Best Feature: Mrityudand - Death Sentence
  • 1998: A

International acclaim[edit | edit source]

  • Damul ("Bonded Until Death") - invited for competition and participation at Montreal, Berlin, Chicago, Moscow and several other festivals (1986–1987)
  • Parinati ("The Inevitable") - invited to several film festivals including the London International Film Festival (1988)
  • Parampara ("Traditions") and Abhivyakti ("An Expression") - represented India at the Festival of India in France and Japan
  • Mrityudand ("Death Sentence") - invited to several festivals like London, Dublin, Melbourne, Riocine (Brazil), Bangkok, New York Human Rights, Cinema Tout Ecran (Geneva) and others.
  • Apaharan - opening film of the Indian Film Festival in Israel (2005)
  • Lipstick under My Burkha - produced by Prakash Jha, starring Konkana Sen, selected to be premiered at prestigious Stockholm International Film Festival in November alongside Bertrand Bonello's Nocturama, Mahmoud Sabbagh's Barakah Meets Barakah and Garth Davis' Lion

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Prakash Jha Productions". Prakashjhaproductions.com. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  2. ↑ Bose, Antara (3 August 2017). "Shopaholics, the big brands are coming". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sainik Schools Society". Sainikschoolsociety.org. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Prakash Jha : Hrishikesh Mukharjee cried after watching my film - PassionForCinema". 5 September 2008. Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  5. ↑ Bollypedia. "Prakash Jha | Biography, Filmography, Gallery, Awards, Videos | Bollypedia". bollypedia.in. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "Our Prominent Alumni". KC College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Mumbai. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Prakash Jha The Cinemas of India, by Yves Thoraval. Macmillan India, 2000. ISBN 0-333-93410-5, ISBN 978-0-333-93410-4. Page 191-192.
  8. ↑ "Today's actors have become picky: Prakash Jha". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ↑ "Prakash Jha during the launch of Deepti Naval's book 'The Mad Tibetan'". Photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  10. ↑ Interviews Movies, Rediff.com, 3 February 2003.
  11. ↑ Filmmaker sees hope in Bihar Telegraph, 4 December 2005.
  12. ↑ "Prakash Jha : Deepti Naval and I never cherished any negativity between us » PassionForCinema". 28 August 2008. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
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  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Prakash Jha". IMDb. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  15. ↑ "Uncensored 'Loknayak' to be screened soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 April 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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  17. ↑ "Jayaprakash Narayan deserved better". Rediff.com. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  18. ↑ "Prakash Jha declines to change his film on JP". Newsoutlookindia.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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  20. ↑ "Tinselgurus.net". Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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  22. ↑ "Arjun to enter 'Chakravyuh' next week". Supergoodmovies.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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  24. ↑ "'Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Prakash Jha". IBNLive. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  25. ↑ "My 'Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Prakash Jha". Zee News. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  26. ↑ "Prakash Jha accuses Censor board of bizarre cuts in 'Jai Gangaajal'". The Indian Express. PTI. 7 January 2022.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "Prakash Jha joins the cast of Saand Ki Aankh". The Indian Express. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
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  29. ↑ "After Nitish declined, I needed a party: Prakash Jha". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  30. ↑ "Of course, I'll contest elections: Prakash Jha". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  31. ↑ "I will not contest an election again. Even without being an MP, I do whatever I can". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  32. ↑ "Sri Prakash Jha (JDU), Constituency:Paschim Champaran". Myneta.info. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  33. ↑ "Anubhooti : Home". anubhootingo.org. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  34. ↑ "Prakash Jha to honour unsung heroes on his web show, Saare Jahan Se Achha!". Hindustantimes. 30 January 2022.
  35. ↑ "Prakash Jha is identity of 'Sare Jahan Se Achha': Director". 21 September 2018 – via Business Standard.
  36. ↑ "On a Bicycle from Mathura to Busan". The Wire.
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  41. ↑ "My Glamm Filmfare OTT Awards 2021 - Nominations". FilmFare. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  42. ↑ "ITA Awards 2021 full winners list out. Surbhi Chandna and Pratik Gandhi win big". India Today. Retrieved 3 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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