Sanjeev K Jha (born 1988)[1] is an Indian screenwriter based in Mumbai.[2] In the 68th National Film Awards Sanjeev's feature film Sumi bag national awards in two categories, National Film Award for Best Children's Film and National Film Award for Best Child Artist.[3]
Sanjeev K Jha | |
|---|---|
 Jha in 2019 | |
| Born | 1988 (age 35–36) Motihari, Bihar, India |
| Occupation | |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Alma mater | Jamia Millia Islamia Langat Singh College |
| Years active | 2014 to present |
| Notable works | |
| Relatives | Ramesh Chandra Jha (maternal grandfather) |
Early life and background
editBelonging to a nationalist & patriotic family, Sanjeev K Jha is the grandson of Ramesh Chandra Jha, an eminent nationalist poet and novelist of his times.[4] A native of a small village in Champaran, Bihar, Sanjeev K Jha is a gold medalist from Jamia Millia Islamia in Hindi literature.[5]
Career
editJha started his career as a freelance journalist and worked with The Indian Express, Jansatta, Hindustan HT Media, Dainik Jagran and Outlook.[6]
His first Hindi feature as Story & Screenplay writer Jabariya Jodi is produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor & Shailesh R Singh starring Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra.[7]
In June 2019, Jabariya Jodi screenwriter Sanjeev K Jha has signed a digital film Barot House[8] with ZEE5 starring Amit Sadh and Manjari Fadnis. Barot House [9] is a dark, gripping story inspired by true events, released worldwide by ZEE5 on 7 August 2019 and also got nominated in 2020 Filmfare OTT Awards.[10][11]
In 2022 his marathi feature film Sumi (film) won National Award in two prestigious category, 68th National Film Awards for National Film Award for Best Children's Film and National Film Award for Best Child Artist.[12]
Sanjeev K Jha's forthcoming film 'Tirichh: Portrait of a Dying Man'[13]adapts a renowned story by Uday Prakash. The film explores themes of human relationships and societal disparities through the lens of an evocative narrative. Featuring Panchayat actor Chandan Roy, the project is an ambitious effort to bring Indian literary treasures to cinematic life. With a focus on capturing the essence of rural India, Tirichh is poised to be a thought-provoking addition to Jha’s filmography. Jha's dedication to storytelling reflects his intent to blend cinematic art with meaningful narratives. By choosing works like Tirichh, he continues to spotlight the richness of Indian literature and its relevance in contemporary times.[14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Story | Screenplay | Dialogue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Yes | Yes | Television series | |
| 2015 | Code Red | Yes | Yes | Yes | Television series |
| 2019 | Barot House | Yes | Yes | Yes | Hindi Feature Film |
| 2019 | Jabariya Jodi | Yes | Yes | Hindi Feature Film | |
| 2020 | Sumi | Yes | Yes | Marathi Feature Film |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Category | Result | Official Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68th National Film Awards | Best Children's Film : Sumi | Won | Golden Lotus Award (Swarna Kamal) |
| 68th National Film Awards | Best Child Artist : Sumi | Won | Silver Lotus Award (Rajat Kamal) |
| ET Brand Equity’s SPOTT Awards 2020 | Best OTT Long Format Film : Barot House | Won | Bronze Award |
| 2020 Filmfare OTT Awards | Web Originals Best Film : Barot House / Best Actor Male : Amit Sadh | Nominated | Filmfare OTT Awards |
References
edit- ^ "Folding out the directors chair". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "Sanjeev K Jha who wrote siddharth malhotra and parineeti chopra film, Jabariya-Jodi". Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "68th National Awards: Marathi films Sumi and Me Vasantrao win in two categories". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "Saying something serious through comedy can fail miserably if not done well". Indian Express. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ "writing a story that you want to tell is the biggest challenge- Jha". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ My Date with Editors By Jyotindra Nath Prasad 2018
- ^ "If you give people an entertaining film they are happy to see it". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ "ZEE5's next original 'Barot House'". DNA. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Reality check". Mid Day. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "ZEE5 presents suspense drama 'Barot House'". UNI. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- ^ "Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards 2020 Nominations - The Complete List". Times of India. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Rising above the tropes of a childrens-film". Film Companion. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ {{cite news| title=वेब सीरीज 'पंचायत' वाले विकास की फिल्म 'तिरिछ' का पोस्टर रिलीज Template:!)) Exclusive
- ^ "Sanjeev Jha reveals why he cast Chandan Roy in his upcoming film Tirichh: 'He is just like rubber' | Exclusive". DNA. Retrieved 3 December 2024.