Sujay Dahake

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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]

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Career

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]

Filmography

YearFilmLanguageDirectorWriterNotes
2012 Shala Marathi YesNo
2014 Ajoba Marathi YesYes
2016 Phuntroo Marathi YesYes Science fiction film
2020 Kesari Marathi YesNo
2023 Shyamchi Aai (2023 film)

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