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== Early life and background ==
== Early life and background ==
Manjule grew up in [[Jeur]] village in the [[Solapur district]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The ardour of Nagraj Manjule|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/the-ardour-of-nagraj-manjule/article8016591.ece|access-date=2016-03-24|website=thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref>He belongs to the traditionally- [[Waddar language|Waddar]] community. He was born in very poor family. His parents had low income. His paternal uncle is Baboorao Manjule. Nagraj Manjule did different odd jobs for living before entering in Marathi film industry.  He was selected in Maharashtra Police but he left department before full training and returned to Jeur.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-10|title=पोलिस, इस्त्रीवाला ते दिग्दर्शक; वाचा नागराज मंजुळेंचा संघर्षमय प्रवास|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/BOL-GOS-sairat-film-director-nagraj-munjale-and-his-struggle-story-5525397-PHO.html|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Divya Marathi|language=mr}}</ref>
Manjule grew up in [[Jeur]] village in the [[Solapur district]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The ardour of Nagraj Manjule|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/the-ardour-of-nagraj-manjule/article8016591.ece|access-date=2016-03-24|website=thehindu.com|language=en}}</ref> He belongs to the traditionally- [[Waddar language|Waddar]] community. He was born in very poor family. His parents had low income. His paternal uncle is Baboorao Manjule. Nagraj Manjule did different odd jobs for living before entering in Marathi film industry.  He was selected in Maharashtra Police but he left department before full training and returned to Jeur.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-10|title=पोलिस, इस्त्रीवाला ते दिग्दर्शक; वाचा नागराज मंजुळेंचा संघर्षमय प्रवास|url=https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/BOL-GOS-sairat-film-director-nagraj-munjale-and-his-struggle-story-5525397-PHO.html|access-date=2021-05-15|website=Divya Marathi|language=mr}}</ref>


He earned his M.A. in Marathi literature from [[University of Pune]], followed by a master's in communication studies from [[New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nagraj Manjule Exposing Merit A Hoax of the Caste Society!|url=https://roundtableindia.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9610:nagraj-manjule-exposing-merit-a-hoax-of-the-caste-society&catid=119:feature&Itemid=132|access-date=2019-03-19|website=roundtableindia.co.in|language=en}}</ref>
He earned his M.A. in Marathi literature from [[University of Pune]], followed by a master's in communication studies from [[New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nagraj Manjule Exposing Merit A Hoax of the Caste Society!|url=https://roundtableindia.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9610:nagraj-manjule-exposing-merit-a-hoax-of-the-caste-society&catid=119:feature&Itemid=132|access-date=2019-03-19|website=roundtableindia.co.in|language=en}}</ref>
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His films have focused on the plights faced by members of these communities, including social discrimination at the hands of high-caste communities as well as the resulting economic hardships.
His films have focused on the plights faced by members of these communities, including social discrimination at the hands of high-caste communities as well as the resulting economic hardships.


His first National Award-winning short film ''Pistulya'' is a reflection of his 'felt experience'.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Pistulya' depicts deprivation, undying urge for better life|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/163049/pistulya-depicts-deprivation-undying-urge.html|access-date=2011-05-21|website=Deccanherald.com|language=en}}</ref>The film focuses on the desire of a dalit boy to attend school, and his inability to do so because of his family's poverty and a deep seated disdain for formal education within his community.
His first National Award-winning short film ''Pistulya'' is a reflection of his 'felt experience'.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Pistulya' depicts deprivation, undying urge for better life|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/163049/pistulya-depicts-deprivation-undying-urge.html|access-date=2011-05-21|website=Deccanherald.com|language=en}}</ref> The film focuses on the desire of a dalit boy to attend school, and his inability to do so because of his family's poverty and a deep seated disdain for formal education within his community.


His debut feature film, ''[[Fandry]]'', was released in February 2014; the word means "pig" in the [[Kaikadi language]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The caste story is not over yet: Nagraj Manjule|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/the-caste-story-is-not-over-yet-nagraj-manjule/story-gnTDce3hY91UibJCA4s2nI.html|access-date=2014-03-02|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en}}</ref>
His debut feature film, ''[[Fandry]]'', was released in February 2014; the word means "pig" in the [[Kaikadi language]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The caste story is not over yet: Nagraj Manjule|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/the-caste-story-is-not-over-yet-nagraj-manjule/story-gnTDce3hY91UibJCA4s2nI.html|access-date=2014-03-02|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en}}</ref>




Manjule's second film, ''[[Sairat]]'', premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meenakshi Shedde, Nagraj Manjule Speak on Berlinale|url=https://www.news18.com/videos/movies/meenakshi-shedde-nagraj-manjule-speak-on-berlinale-1234435.html?secname=india&headline=bsp-gender&showid=1234435|access-date=2016-04-25|website=news18.com|language=en}}</ref>Like ''Fandry'' and ''Pistulya'', it deals with caste discrimination and honour killing, a practice still widespread in parts of India. ''Sairat'' also seeks to address the role of women in society, with the character of Archie (Archana Patil), the female protagonist of Sairat, garnering both popular and critical acclaim. ''Sairat'' is currently the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Highest-grossing films by language|highest grossing Marathi film of all time]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sairat: Nagraj Manjule's romantic drama becomes the highest-grossing Marathi film|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sairat-nagraj-manjules-film-becomes-the-highest-grossing-film-in-marathi-323187-2016-05-12|access-date=2016-05-12|website=indiatoday.in|language=en}}</ref> Manjule is making his directorial debut in hindi films with ''[[Jhund (film)|Jhund]]'' starring Amitabh Bachchan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan To Star In 'Sairat' Director Nagraj Manjule's Hindi Directorial Debut 'Jhund'|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/amitabh-bachchan-to-star-in-sairat-director-nagraj-manjules-hindi-directorial-debut-jhund.html|access-date=2018-09-26|website=republicworld.com|language=en}}</ref>
Manjule's second film, ''[[Sairat]]'', premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meenakshi Shedde, Nagraj Manjule Speak on Berlinale|url=https://www.news18.com/videos/movies/meenakshi-shedde-nagraj-manjule-speak-on-berlinale-1234435.html?secname=india&headline=bsp-gender&showid=1234435|access-date=2016-04-25|website=news18.com|language=en}}</ref> Like ''Fandry'' and ''Pistulya'', it deals with caste discrimination and honour killing, a practice still widespread in parts of India. ''Sairat'' also seeks to address the role of women in society, with the character of Archie (Archana Patil), the female protagonist of Sairat, garnering both popular and critical acclaim. ''Sairat'' is currently the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Highest-grossing films by language|highest grossing Marathi film of all time]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sairat: Nagraj Manjule's romantic drama becomes the highest-grossing Marathi film|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sairat-nagraj-manjules-film-becomes-the-highest-grossing-film-in-marathi-323187-2016-05-12|access-date=2016-05-12|website=indiatoday.in|language=en}}</ref> Manjule is making his directorial debut in hindi films with ''[[Jhund (film)|Jhund]]'' starring Amitabh Bachchan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan To Star In 'Sairat' Director Nagraj Manjule's Hindi Directorial Debut 'Jhund'|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/amitabh-bachchan-to-star-in-sairat-director-nagraj-manjules-hindi-directorial-debut-jhund.html|access-date=2018-09-26|website=republicworld.com|language=en}}</ref>




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== Books ==
== Books ==
* ''Unhachya Kataviruddha'' - poetry. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Why Sairat filmmaker Nagraj Manjule's poetry may prove to be his more powerful legacy|url=https://www.firstpost.com/living/why-sairat-filmmaker-nagraj-manjules-poetry-may-prove-to-be-his-more-powerful-legacy-4251357.html|access-date=2017-12-10|website=firstpost.com|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Unhachya Kataviruddha'' - poetry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why Sairat filmmaker Nagraj Manjule's poetry may prove to be his more powerful legacy|url=https://www.firstpost.com/living/why-sairat-filmmaker-nagraj-manjules-poetry-may-prove-to-be-his-more-powerful-legacy-4251357.html|access-date=2017-12-10|website=firstpost.com|language=en}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==

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Nagraj Manjule
The Director Nagraj Manjule along with cast and crew of the film ‘Sairat’ at the presentation, during the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2016), in Panaji, Goa on November 22, 2016.jpg
Nagraj Manjule (centre), IFFI (2016)
Born (1978-08-24) 24 August 1978 (age 47)
Jeur, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, director, producer, scriptwriter, poet
Spouse(s)
Sunita Manjule
​
(
m. 1997; div. 2014)
[1]
RelativesBhushan Manjule (Brother)
Bharat Manjule (Brother)
Websitewww.nagrajmanjule.in

Nagraj Popatrao Manjule is an Indian film director, actor, producer, scriptwriter, poet, screenwriter and filmmaker. He primarily works in the Marathi Cinema and Bollywood He is best known for his Marathi film Sairat (2016), Naal film and short-film Pistulya for which he received National Film Award in Non-Feature Film category.

Manjule published a book of poetry in Marathi titled Unhachya Katavirudhha which won the Bhairuratan Damani Sahitya Puraskar.[2]

At the 61st National Film Awards, Fandry won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director.[3] He owns a Wrestling team called 'Veer Marathwada' in Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal.[4]

Early life and background

Manjule grew up in Jeur village in the Solapur district of Maharashtra.[5] He belongs to the traditionally- Waddar community. He was born in very poor family. His parents had low income. His paternal uncle is Baboorao Manjule. Nagraj Manjule did different odd jobs for living before entering in Marathi film industry. He was selected in Maharashtra Police but he left department before full training and returned to Jeur.[6]

He earned his M.A. in Marathi literature from University of Pune, followed by a master's in communication studies from New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar.[7]

Nagraj Manjule is strongly inspired by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the emancipator of downtrodden and the father of the Indian constitution.[8]

Career

Nagraj's films are deeply rooted in his own experience growing up as a dalit in rural Maharashtra.[9]

His films have focused on the plights faced by members of these communities, including social discrimination at the hands of high-caste communities as well as the resulting economic hardships.

His first National Award-winning short film Pistulya is a reflection of his 'felt experience'.[10] The film focuses on the desire of a dalit boy to attend school, and his inability to do so because of his family's poverty and a deep seated disdain for formal education within his community.

His debut feature film, Fandry, was released in February 2014; the word means "pig" in the Kaikadi language.[11]


Manjule's second film, Sairat, premiered at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.[12] Like Fandry and Pistulya, it deals with caste discrimination and honour killing, a practice still widespread in parts of India. Sairat also seeks to address the role of women in society, with the character of Archie (Archana Patil), the female protagonist of Sairat, garnering both popular and critical acclaim. Sairat is currently the highest grossing Marathi film of all time.[13] Manjule is making his directorial debut in hindi films with Jhund starring Amitabh Bachchan.[14]


Starting from 2019, Manjule stepped into Amitabh Bachchan’s shoes, to host Marathi Kaun Banega Crorepati.[15]

Filmography

Year Film Actor Director Writer Producer Language Notes Ref.
2010 Pistulya Yes Yes Yes Yes Marathi National Film Award for Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director [16]
2013 Fandry Yes Yes Yes No Marathi Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director [17][18][19][20]
2015 Baji Yes No No No Marathi [21]
2015 Highway Yes No No No Marathi [22][23]
2016 Sairat Yes Yes Yes Yes Marathi Selected For 66th Berlin International Film Festival [24][25][26][27]
2016 The Silence Yes No No No Marathi [28][29]
2017 Pawasacha Nibandh No Yes Yes Yes Marathi Short film [30][31][32]
2018 Naal Yes No No Yes Marathi [33][34][35]
TBA
Jhund No Yes Yes Yes Hindi Bollywood Debut [36][37][38]
2020 Taar Yes No No No Marathi Short fiilm [39][40]
TBA
Frame No Yes Yes Yes Marathi [41]
TBA
Shivaji trilogy No Yes Yes Yes Marathi * Shivaji
*Raja Shivaji
* Chhattrapti Shivaji		 [42][43][44]

Books

  • Unhachya Kataviruddha - poetry.[45]

Awards

Year Awards Categories Ref.
2010 National Film Awards Best First Non-Feature Film
(Pistulya) 		[46]
2013 National Film Awards Best Debut Film of a Director
(Fandry) 		[47]
2017 National Film Awards Best Director in Non-Feature Film
(Pavasacha Nibandha) 		[48]
2017 Filmfare Marathi Awards Best Director
(Sairat) 		[49][50]

References

  1. ↑ "Sairat fame Nagraj Manjule's ex wife: He made me go for abortions; thrashed me when asked to keep the child". Pinkvilla.com. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
  2. ↑ "नागराजच्या लेखणीतून उतरलेल्या पाच उत्तम कविता". loksatta.com. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  3. ↑ "Ship of Theseus is best film at National Film Awards". financialexpress.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  4. ↑ "Sai Tamhankar, Nagraj Manjule's team will come face-to-face in wrestling ring". timesnownews.com. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
  5. ↑ "The ardour of Nagraj Manjule". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  6. ↑ "पोलिस, इस्त्रीवाला ते दिग्दर्शक; वाचा नागराज मंजुळेंचा संघर्षमय प्रवास". Divya Marathi (in मराठी). 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  7. ↑ "Nagraj Manjule Exposing Merit A Hoax of the Caste Society!". roundtableindia.co.in. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  8. ↑ "Don't idolise film characters, says Nagraj Manjule". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  9. ↑ "Anti-caste Aesthetics and Dalit Interventions in Indian Cinema".
  10. ↑ "'Pistulya' depicts deprivation, undying urge for better life". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
  11. ↑ "The caste story is not over yet: Nagraj Manjule". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  12. ↑ "Meenakshi Shedde, Nagraj Manjule Speak on Berlinale". news18.com. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
  13. ↑ "Sairat: Nagraj Manjule's romantic drama becomes the highest-grossing Marathi film". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
  14. ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan To Star In 'Sairat' Director Nagraj Manjule's Hindi Directorial Debut 'Jhund'". republicworld.com. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  15. ↑ "Exclusive: Here's how much Nagraj Manjule is getting paid for Kon Honaar Crorepati". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  16. ↑ "`सैराट`च्या नागराज मंजुळेची पहिली शॉर्ट फिल्म `पिस्तुल्या` पाहा". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  17. ↑ "Fandry' (Pig) followed by discussion with Director Nagraj Manjule". soas.ac.uk. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
  18. ↑ "'Fandry is really my own story'". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
  19. ↑ "'Fandry' Review: Nagraj Manjule's Exceptional Debut". variety.com. Retrieved 2013-11-08.
  20. ↑ "Fandry: Mumbai Review". hollywooreporter.com. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  21. ↑ "Shreyas Talpade raises a toast to 'Baji' team as film clocks four years". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  22. ↑ "After Baji, it's Highway for Nagraj". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  23. ↑ "Highway is a confluence of actors and non-actors". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
  24. ↑ "You don't need to have a grudge to depict society's harsh realities: 'Sairat' director Nagraj Manjule". forbesindia.com. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  25. ↑ "No happily ever after endings for Nagraj Manjule". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2017-05-23.
  26. ↑ "Sairat' director Nagraj Manjule on the duplicity of Indians on love". reuters.com. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  27. ↑ "Sairat: Why a doomed love story has become India's sleeper hit". bbc.com. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  28. ↑ "The Silence': Goa Film Bazaar Review". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
  29. ↑ "Marathi film 'The Silence' to release on October 6". business-standard.com. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  30. ↑ "Pavsacha Nibandh review: Nagraj Manjule overturns romanticism of rains with a simple tale on social inequity". firstpost.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  31. ↑ "Nagraj Manjule's short films Pavsacha Nibandh, Bibtya and Paywat will be aired on TV". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
  32. ↑ "Nagraj Manjule's National award-winning short film to premiere in Pune". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  33. ↑ "'Naal': Five reasons why you shouldn't miss the Nagraj Manjule starrer film". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
  34. ↑ "Naal' shooting location: Know deatils of Nagraj Manjule starrer 2018 Marathi film". republicworld.com. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  35. ↑ "Nagraj Manjule returns to acting with Naal". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
  36. ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan's Jhund, directed by Nagraj Manjule, to debut in theatres on 18 June". firstpost.com. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  37. ↑ "Jhund': The Nagraj Manjule film starring Amitabh Bachchan to now release in October". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  38. ↑ "Jhund' director Nagraj Manjule's films that mesmerized audiences". republicworld.com. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  39. ↑ "Nagraj Manjule to play postman in short film Taar". cinestaan.com. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  40. ↑ "नागराज मंजुळे घेऊन येतोय 'तार', टीझर रिलीज". abplive.com. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
  41. ↑ "Amey, Nagraj and Akshayaa spotted shooting in the city". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  42. ↑ "Riteish Deshmukh and Nagraj Manjule announce Shivaji trilogy, to debut in 2021". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  43. ↑ "Riteish Deshmukh announces trilogy on Chhatrapati Shivaji with Sairat director Nagraj Manjule". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  44. ↑ "The Shivaji Trilogy': Riteish Deshmukh and Nagraj Manjule to come together for this historical film". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  45. ↑ "Why Sairat filmmaker Nagraj Manjule's poetry may prove to be his more powerful legacy". firstpost.com. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
  46. ↑ "'Pistulya' wins debut short film award at 58th National film awards". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2011-05-20.
  47. ↑ "National Film Awards: Rajkumar best actor, Fandry best debut film". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  48. ↑ "65th national film awards : 'पावसाचा निबंध'च्या नावानं चांगभलं- नागराज मंजुळे". loksatta.com. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
  49. ↑ "WINNERS OF THE FILMFARE AWARDS MARATHI 2017". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
  50. ↑ "Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017: Complete winners' list". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2017-10-28.

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