Vasant Narkar
Vasant Narkar | |
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| Born | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Occupations | Film director, writer |
| Parent(s) | Dattatrey Narkar Sulochna Narkar |
Vasant Narkar is an Indian film and documentary director and writer. His work as a filmmaker includes the films The Lady Dabang, Odhani and Dikro Maro Vahal No Varasdaar.
Early life and education
Narkar was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to a family from Maharashtra. As he grew up in Gujarat, his schooling was in Gujarati.[1] Narkar was interested in becoming an actor when he was in 7th standard at school and enrolled in a college where there was a drama club.
Career
Narkar has been in the Gujarati film industry for thirty years as an actor, writer, director and producer.[2] In 2014 Narkar's movie The Lady Dabang was centred around its female lead, played by Gujarati actress Hemangini Kaj.[3] In July 2015 the action comedy movie was directed by Narkar and produced by Shailesh Shah.[4] In 2016 Narkar directed 3 November, his first film in Hindi.[1]
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3rd November | Hindi | Writer and director[1] |
| 2015 | Dikro Maro Vahal No Varasdar | Gujarati | Director[4] |
| 2014 | The Lady Dabang | Gujarati | Director[3] |
| 2014 | Odhani | Gujarati | Director[5] |
| 2012 | Boss Pappu Paas Thai Gayo | Gujarati | Editor, writer and director |
| 2008 | Shiv Vivha | Gujarati | Director |
Television
| Title | Episode | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaki No 1 | 26 | DD Girnar | Chief assistant director and writer |
| Umber | 39 | DD Girnar | Director and editor |
| Amaru Kaun? | 26 | DD Girnar | Director and editor |
| Satkatha | 13 | DD Girnar | Director and editor |
| AA Te Keva Sasu Vahu? | 26 | DD Girnar | Director and editor |
| Nidar Thai Leader | 39 | DD Girnar | Director and editor |
| Sambandho Sagar Paar Na | 13 | DD Girnar | Director and editor |
| Bakulnu Bakhadjantar | 30 | DD Girnar | Writer and director |
| Vahali Baa | 30 | Not Released | Writer, editor and director |
Stage
| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Vikruti | Writer, actor and producer |
| Chhinna- Bhinna | Writer, actor and director |
| Kheta To Kahevai Gayu | Writer, actor, director and producer |
| Take it Easy | Actor and director |
| Love Ma Lbw | Writer and director |
| Mane Parnavo Ek Chhokri | Director |
| Dikra De Taali | Director |
References
- 1 2 3 "Gujarati director Vasant Narkar makes Hindi debut with '3rd November'". New Kerala. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ↑ "Vasant Narkar". Arpan Films. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- 1 2 Iyerl, Shreya (28 July 2014). "It is a heroine centric movie: Vasant Narkar". Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- 1 2 "Gujarati Movie "Vahal No Varasdar" Release on july 2015". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ↑ "Trailer of Gujarati Film Odhani (2014)". Dhollywoodinfo. Retrieved 6 September 2016.