Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Producer, Actor, Screenwriter, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/02/1952 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | West Champaran, Bihar, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Prakash Jha is an Indian filmmaker widely known for his hard-hitting social and political commentary through film. His work transcends genres from documentary film to artistic commercial cinema to television series and encompasses screenplay writing, direction, production, and acting. His films challenge society to confront issues of bonded labor, caste, class, power, politics, corruption, patriarchy, and resistance. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5' 10") |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Ramjas College, Delhi University, New Delhi |
| Education | B.Sc (Hons) in Physics (Dropout) |
Personal Life
| He grew up on his family's farm in West Champaran, Bihar. | |
| He moved to Mumbai in 1972 to study at the Film and Television Institute of India. | |
| He began making films independently in 1974. | |
| His hobbies include painting, cooking, playing piano, and singing. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorcé |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Deepti Naval (Actress) |
| Wife/Spouse | Deepti Naval (Actress - m.1985–div.2002) |
| Children | Disha Jha (Adopted - Producer, Assistant director) |
Family
| Father | Tejnath Jha |
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| Spouse | Deepti Naval |
| Children | Disha Jha (Adopted - Producer, Assistant director) |
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Career
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| Notable Works |
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| Production Company | Prakash Jha Productions | ||||||||
| Filmography Summary | Since 1983, has produced and directed 14 feature films, more than 25 documentaries, two featurettes, and three web series for television. |
Favourites
| Food | Chicken curry | ||||
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| Actress | Priyanka Chopra | ||||
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| Political Leader | Jayaprakash Narayan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in a zamindar family and grew up on a farm in Champaran, Bihar. | |
| 2. Against his family's desires, he left college halfway to follow a career in filmmaking. | |
| 3. His interest in filmmaking was piqued after meeting Aghajani Kashmeri on a train journey. | |
| 4. He established 'Anubhooti,' a society dedicated to cultural and social progress in Bihar. | |
| 5. His career decisions caused strained relationships with his family. | |
| 6. He received a National Award for his documentary 'Faces After The Storm,' created during a riot. | |
| 7. He maintains a strong friendship with his former spouse, Deepti Naval. | |
| 8. He has taken up acting in recent years, receiving acclaim in both feature and short films, including the award-winning short Highway Nights (2021). | |
| 9. He contested elections unsuccessfully for a seat in the Indian Lok Sabha in 2004, 2009, and 2014. |