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| image              = The Director, IFFI, Shri Shankar Mohan felicitating the Director, Shri Rajendra Talak, at the special presentation of the Konkani film “O Maria”, during the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2011), in Panaji.jpg
| image              = The Director, IFFI, Shri Shankar Mohan felicitating the Director, Shri Rajendra Talak, at the special presentation of the Konkani film “O Maria”, during the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2011), in Panaji.jpg
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| spouse            = Priyanka Bidaye
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* ''[[O Maria]]''
* ''[[O Maria]]''
* ''[[Aleesha (film)|Aleesha]]''
* ''[[Aleesha (film)|Aleesha]]''
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'''Rajendra Talak''' is an Indian film director, hailing from the coastal state of [[Goa]]. He is best known for his award-winning [[Konkani language|Konkani]] films, [[Aleesha (film)|''Aleesha'']] and ''[[O Maria]]''.<ref name="ToILisa2015">
'''Rajendra Talak''' is an Indian film director. He is best known for his award-winning [[Konkani language|Konkani]] films, such as [[Aleesha (film)|''Aleesha'']] and ''[[O Maria]]''.<ref name="ToILisa2015">
{{Cite web
{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Margaos-constructive-filmmaker/articleshow/49121139.cms |title=Margao's constructive filmmaker |last=Monteiro |first=Lisa |date=Sep 27, 2015 |website=The Times of India |access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref name="ToI100day2011">
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Margaos-constructive-filmmaker/articleshow/49121139.cms
{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/O-Maria-crosses-100-day-threshold/articleshow/7811888.cms |title=O Maria crosses 100-day threshold |date=Mar 29, 2011 |website=The Times of India |access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref>
|title=Margao's constructive filmmaker
|last=Monteiro
|first=Lisa
|date=Sep 27, 2015  
|website=The Times of India
|access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref><ref name="ToI100day2011">
{{Cite news
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/O-Maria-crosses-100-day-threshold/articleshow/7811888.cms
|title=O Maria crosses 100-day threshold
|date=Mar 29, 2011
|website=The Times of India
|access-date=2018-12-21
}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Talak was born in Comba, [[Margao]]. He completed his education from Mahila Nutan and Popular High Schools in Margao and later joined [[Parvatibai Chowgule College]], from which he graduated in science. He always loved sports and in school, he was a state ranking [[table tennis]] player, and even went on to represent his college in table tennis and [[badminton]].
Talak was born in [[Comba, Goa|Comba]], [[Margao]], [[Goa]], [[India]]. He attended the Mahila Nutan and Popular High Schools in Margao and later joined [[Parvatibai Chowgule College]], from which he graduated with a bachelors of science. He was a state-ranked [[table tennis]] player, and represented his college in table tennis and [[badminton]] competitions.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />


In the 1970s, Talak's friend,  Sushant Keshav Naik (who was a [[tabla]] player), created a music group called ''Mahesh Kumar & Party'', of which Talak was an active part of. The group later merged into the ''Gomant Vidya Niketan Kala Vibha'', staging many dramas in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and even winning many awards. Here, Talak gained experience in the many aspects of theatre, which led him to a love for cinema. While handling the music for one of their plays, ''Shitu'', Talak decided that the story was worth making into a movie, which began his journey into filmmaking.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />
In the 1970s, Talak was a member of [[tabla]] player Sushant Keshav Naik's music group, Mahesh Kumar & Party. The group later became part of the Gomant Vidya Niketan Kala Vibha and produced award-winning [[Marathi language|Marathi]] dramas. Talak gained experience in drama and theatre, which led to his interest in cinema. While composing the music for their play, ''Shitu'', Talak concluded that the story had potential for a film and began working in [[filmmaking]].<ref name="ToILisa2015" />


==Career==
==Career==
Talak began his career with the tele-film ''Shitu'' in 1994, which was based on a child widow. Talak received praise for this film from the noted director [[Shyam Benegal]], whom he had invited for the film's release.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />
Talak began his career with the tele-film ''Shitu'' in 1994, which was based on a child widow. Director [[Shyam Benegal]], who was invited for the film's release, praised Talak's work.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />


In 2002, Talak decided to make a film about the pollution caused by mining in Goa. Upon learning that Goa would host the [[International Film Festival of India]] in 2004, Talak quickly finished the shooting and post production of [[Aleesha (film)|''Aleesha'']]. The film premiered at the [[35th International Film Festival of India]] and went on to win the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani]] at the [[52nd National Film Awards]].<ref name="ToILisa2015" /><ref name="news18.com">{{Cite web
In 2002, Talak decided to make a film about the pollution caused by [[Mining in India#Corporate Social Responsibility Study|mining in Goa]]. After learning that Goa would host the [[International Film Festival of India]] in 2004, Talak expedited the filming and post-production of [[Aleesha (film)|''Aleesha'']]. The film premiered at the [[35th International Film Festival of India]] and won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani]] at the [[52nd National Film Awards]].<ref name="ToILisa2015" /><ref name="news18.com">{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/national-award-winning-filmmaker-rajendra-talak-wants-people-to-discuss-corruption-openly-on-public-platforms-712546.html |title=National Award-winning filmmaker Rajendra Talak wants people to discuss corruption openly, on public platforms |date=Sep 9, 2014 |website=News18 |access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref>
|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/national-award-winning-filmmaker-rajendra-talak-wants-people-to-discuss-corruption-openly-on-public-platforms-712546.html
|title=National Award-winning filmmaker Rajendra Talak wants people to discuss corruption openly, on public platforms
|date=Sep 9, 2014
|website=News18
|access-date=2018-12-21
}}</ref>


His next film was bilingual, titled ''Antarnaad'' in Konkani and ''Savalee'' in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], and it premiered at [[37th International Film Festival of India|IFFI 2006]]. It went on to win five national awards and seven state awards. He then made another bilingual film, ''Saavariyaa.com'' in 2010, which was about internet marriage in Goa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/my-film-would-have-made-it-to-the-panorama-section-talak/640430 |title=My film would have made it to the Panorama section: Talak |website=Outlook India |access-date=2018-12-28}}</ref> Talak's 2011 film, ''[[O Maria]]'', dealt with the loss of identity that Goa faced and was a commercial success in the state.<ref name="ToILisa2015" /><ref name="ToI100day2011" /><ref>{{Cite news
His next film was bilingual, titled ''Antarnad'' in Konkani and ''Savalee'' in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], and premiered at the [[37th International Film Festival of India|IFFI 2006]]. It won five national awards and seven state awards. He then made another bilingual film, ''Saavariyaa.com'' in 2009, about 'internet marriages' in Goa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/my-film-would-have-made-it-to-the-panorama-section-talak/640430 |title=My film would have made it to the Panorama section: Talak |website=Outlook India |access-date=2018-12-28}}</ref> His 2010 film, ''O Maria'', dealt with the loss of identity that Goa faced and was a commercial success in the state.<ref name="ToILisa2015" /><ref name="ToI100day2011" /><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/goa-director-s-konkani-films-to-be-screened-on-tv_100544.html |title=Goa Director's Konkani films to be screened on TV |date=2011-11-19 |website=Zee News |language=en |access-date=2018-12-21 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-konkani-cinema-for-love-not-money-1763145 |title=Konkani cinema: For love not money |last=Lobo |first=Joanna |date=Nov 11, 2012 |website=DNA India |language=en |access-date=2018-12-28}}</ref>
|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/goa-director-s-konkani-films-to-be-screened-on-tv_100544.html
|title=Goa Director's Konkani films to be screened on TV
|date=2011-11-19
|website=Zee News
|language=en
|access-date=2018-12-21
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-konkani-cinema-for-love-not-money-1763145 |title=Konkani cinema: For love not money |last=Lobo |first=Joanna |date=Nov 11, 2012 |website=DNA India |language=en |access-date=2018-12-28}}</ref>


In 2014, Talak released the Marathi film ''A Rainy Day'', which was about corruption. It was screened at the Jagran Film Festival in [[Mumbai]] in 2014.<ref name="news18.com"/>
In 2014, Talak released the Marathi film ''A Rainy Day'', which was about corruption. It was screened at the Jagran Film Festival in [[Mumbai]] in 2014.<ref name="news18.com"/>


In 2016, Talak was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) by the [[Government of Goa]].<ref>
In 2016, Talak was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) by the [[Government of Goa]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/talak-is-new-vice-chairman-of-entertainment-society-of-goa-729049-2016-10-24 |title=Talak is new vice-chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa |date=Oct 24, 2016 |website=India Today |language=en |access-date=2018-12-21 }}</ref> Entertainment Society of Goa co-hosts the [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/dec/05/makers-can-screen-s-durga-at-other-fests-iffi-co-organiser-rajendra-talak-1719280.html |title=Makers can screen 'S Durga' at other fests: IFFI co-organiser Rajendra Talak |date=Dec 5, 2017 |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=2018-12-21}}</ref>
{{Cite web
 
|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/talak-is-new-vice-chairman-of-entertainment-society-of-goa-729049-2016-10-24
In 2019, Rajendra Talak directed the drama film ''Miranda House''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-12 |title=Konkani Film 'Miranda House' starring Milind Gunaji set to release |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/cafe/konkani-film-%E2%80%98miranda-house%E2%80%99-starring-milind-gunaji-set-to-release/141205 |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Herald Goa |language=en}}</ref>
|title=Talak is new vice-chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa
|date=Oct 24, 2016
|website=India Today
|language=en
|access-date=2018-12-21
}}</ref> ESG co-hosts the [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>
{{Cite news
|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/dec/05/makers-can-screen-s-durga-at-other-fests-iffi-co-organiser-rajendra-talak-1719280.html
|title=Makers can screen 'S Durga' at other fests: IFFI co-organiser Rajendra Talak
|date=Dec 5, 2017
|website=The New Indian Express
|access-date=2018-12-21
}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| 2006
| 2006
| ''Antarnaad'' ([[Konkani language|Konkani]])<br>''Savalee'' ([[Marathi language|Marathi]])
| ''Antarnad'' ([[Konkani language|Konkani]])
|-
|2007
|''Savalee'' ([[Marathi language|Marathi]])
|-
|-
| 2010
| 2009
| ''Saavariyaa.com''
| ''Saavariyaa.com''
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| 2011
| 2010
| ''[[O Maria]]''
| ''[[O Maria]]''
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| ''A Rainy Day''
| ''A Rainy Day''
|-
|2019
|''Miranda House''
|}
|}


==Incident at IFFI 2018==
==Personal life==
On 22 November 2018, at the [[49th International Film Festival of India]], delegates who had gathered to watch the Danish crime thriller ''The Guilty'' began protesting at [[Kala Academy]] when they were not allowed to enter the theater. This led to an argument between them and the organizers, in which Talak was quoted as asking delegates from [[Kerala]] to "go back home". A complaint was filed by Kerala-based director Kamal KM to IFFI CEO, Ameya Abhyankar. Following this, 29 other [[Malayali]] delegates, including 11 National Film winners like Dileesh Pothen and Dr Biju, signed a petition requesting a formal apology from Talak. When asked to comment, Talak replied that he had simply told the delegates to go back as the show was completely booked.<ref>
Talak also runs a construction business named "Talak Constructions". He also co-founded the "Kalangan Centre for Performing Arts" in Margao, of which he has previously been the president.<ref name="ToILisa2015" /> Talak has planted trees under the [[Swachh Bharat Mission]] in his hometown of Margao. He helps in the landscaping of mini gardens in the city.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />
{{Cite news
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/at-iffi-rajendra-talak-tells-kerala-delegates-go-back-home/articleshow/66761149.cms
|title=At Iffi, Rajendra Talak tells Kerala delegates: Go back home
|last=Malkarnekar
|first=Gauree
|date=Nov 23, 2018
|website=The Times of India
|access-date=2018-12-21
}}</ref><ref>
{{Cite news
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/iffi-controversy-rajendra-talak-expressed-interest-to-meet-after-the-incident-but-i-didnt-want-to-go-says-k-m-kamal/articleshow/66808551.cms
|title=IFFI controversy: Rajendra Talak expressed interest to meet after the incident, but I didn't want to go, says K M Kamal
|last=Soman
|first=Deepa
|date=Nov 26, 2018
|website=The Times of India
|access-date=2018-12-21
}}</ref>


==Personal life==
===Family===
Talak lives in Borda, Margao, with his wife, Priyanka Bidaye (who starred in ''Aleesha'') and son Manas.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />
Talak lives in Borda, Margao, with his wife, Priyanka Bidaye (who starred in ''Aleesha'') and son Manas.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />
===Other ventures===
Talak also runs a construction business named "Talak Constructions". He also co-founded the "Kalangan Centre for Performing Arts" in Margao, of which he has previously been the president.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />
===Community work===
Talak has planted trees under the [[Swachh Bharat Mission]] in his hometown of Margao. He also helps out in the landscaping of mini gardens in the city.<ref name="ToILisa2015" />


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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Rajendra Talak
Rajendra Talak (right) being felicitated at IFFI-2011
Talak (right) in 2011
Born
Comba, Goa, India
Alma materParvatibai Chowgule College (BSc)
OccupationFilm director
Years active1994–present
Known for
Spouse(s)Priyanka Bidaye
Children3

Rajendra Talak is an Indian film director. He is best known for his award-winning Konkani films, such as Aleesha and O Maria.[1][2]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Talak was born in Comba, Margao, Goa, India. He attended the Mahila Nutan and Popular High Schools in Margao and later joined Parvatibai Chowgule College, from which he graduated with a bachelors of science. He was a state-ranked table tennis player, and represented his college in table tennis and badminton competitions.[1]

In the 1970s, Talak was a member of tabla player Sushant Keshav Naik's music group, Mahesh Kumar & Party. The group later became part of the Gomant Vidya Niketan Kala Vibha and produced award-winning Marathi dramas. Talak gained experience in drama and theatre, which led to his interest in cinema. While composing the music for their play, Shitu, Talak concluded that the story had potential for a film and began working in filmmaking.[1]

Career[edit | edit source]

Talak began his career with the tele-film Shitu in 1994, which was based on a child widow. Director Shyam Benegal, who was invited for the film's release, praised Talak's work.[1]

In 2002, Talak decided to make a film about the pollution caused by mining in Goa. After learning that Goa would host the International Film Festival of India in 2004, Talak expedited the filming and post-production of Aleesha. The film premiered at the 35th International Film Festival of India and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Konkani at the 52nd National Film Awards.[1][3]

His next film was bilingual, titled Antarnad in Konkani and Savalee in Marathi, and premiered at the IFFI 2006. It won five national awards and seven state awards. He then made another bilingual film, Saavariyaa.com in 2009, about 'internet marriages' in Goa.[4] His 2010 film, O Maria, dealt with the loss of identity that Goa faced and was a commercial success in the state.[1][2][5][6]

In 2014, Talak released the Marathi film A Rainy Day, which was about corruption. It was screened at the Jagran Film Festival in Mumbai in 2014.[3]

In 2016, Talak was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) by the Government of Goa.[7] Entertainment Society of Goa co-hosts the International Film Festival of India.[8]

In 2019, Rajendra Talak directed the drama film Miranda House.[9]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Title
1994 Shitu
2004 Aleesha
2006 Antarnad (Konkani)
2007 Savalee (Marathi)
2009 Saavariyaa.com
2010 O Maria
2014 A Rainy Day
2019 Miranda House

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Talak also runs a construction business named "Talak Constructions". He also co-founded the "Kalangan Centre for Performing Arts" in Margao, of which he has previously been the president.[1] Talak has planted trees under the Swachh Bharat Mission in his hometown of Margao. He helps in the landscaping of mini gardens in the city.[1]

Talak lives in Borda, Margao, with his wife, Priyanka Bidaye (who starred in Aleesha) and son Manas.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Monteiro, Lisa (27 September 2015). "Margao's constructive filmmaker". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "O Maria crosses 100-day threshold". The Times of India. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "National Award-winning filmmaker Rajendra Talak wants people to discuss corruption openly, on public platforms". News18. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  4. ↑ "My film would have made it to the Panorama section: Talak". Outlook India. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  5. ↑ "Goa Director's Konkani films to be screened on TV". Zee News. 19 November 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  6. ↑ Lobo, Joanna (11 November 2012). "Konkani cinema: For love not money". DNA India. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  7. ↑ "Talak is new vice-chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa". India Today. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  8. ↑ "Makers can screen 'S Durga' at other fests: IFFI co-organiser Rajendra Talak". The New Indian Express. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  9. ↑ "Konkani Film 'Miranda House' starring Milind Gunaji set to release". Herald Goa. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]

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