Sumitra Bhave

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor

January 12, 1943 — April 19, 2021 (78 years)
Born in Pune, where she also received her early education, on January 12, 1943, Sumitra Bhave was half of a decades long filmmaking partnership with Sunil Sudakhar, who also trained in Pune. The duo made a number of award winning works on social issues, in the Marathi language, since they met in 1985, with the scripts written by Bhave and showing a feminist orientation.

Known For

  • The Disciple
    The Disciple
  • Kaasav: Turtle
    Kaasav: Turtle
  • Ek Cup Chya
    Ek Cup Chya
  • The Sacred Grove
    The Sacred Grove
  • Dahavi pha
    Dahavi pha
  • Welcome Home
    Welcome Home
  • Gho Mala Asala Hawa
    Gho Mala Asala Hawa
  • Badha
    Badha
  • OutHouse
    OutHouse
  • Samhita
    Samhita

Filmography

2020
The Disciple · as Vidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (maai)

2017
2006
2004
Devrai · as Executive Producer
2002

2004

2006
Badha · as Story
2004
Devrai · as Art Direction
2004
Devrai · as Costume Designer
2004
Devrai · as Story