Sujay Sunil Dahake (Marathi सुजय सुनील डहाके) is mainly known for his work as director and as editor for the film Shala , a film that was awarded the Silver Lotus Award for Best Marathi Feature Film at the 59th National Film Awards. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
The film Ajoba is his more ambitious movie than Marathi movie Shala. [7]
Sujay has begun the scripting for his next project titled 'Shyam Chi Aai' which will be shot in black and white. The story is an adaptation of the famous autobiography Shyamchi Aai written by writer and social activist Sane Guruji. The autobiography reflected the strong depiction of a mother's love for her child. [8]
Year | Film | Language | Director | Writer | Notes |
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2012 | Shala | Marathi | Yes | No |
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2014 | Ajoba | Marathi | Yes | Yes | |
2016 | Phuntroo | Marathi | Yes | Yes | Science fiction film |
2020 | Kesari | Marathi | Yes | No | |
2023 | Shyamchi Aai (2023 film) |
Shyamchi Aai is an autobiography of social activist Pandurang Sadashiv Sane. Its regarded as one of the greatest tributes to mother's love in Marathi literature.
Pandurang Sadashiv Sane, also known as Sane Guruji by his students and followers, was a Marathi author, teacher, social activist and freedom fighter from Maharashtra, India. His literature, aimed at educating children, continues to inspire the young and old. After Gandhi's assassination, he became very upset. He then died due to overdose of his sleeping pills.
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