Biography
Born in Pune, where she also received her early education, on January 12, 1943, Sumitra Bhave was half of a decades long filmmaking partnership with Sunil Sudakhar, who also trained in Pune. The duo made a number of award winning works on social issues, in the Marathi language, since they met in 1985, with the scripts written by Bhave and showing a feminist orientation.
Directed 15
2010s
- 2019
Dithee
Director
Welcome Home
Director
- 2016
- 2015
Life Continues
Director
- 2014
Astu - So Be It
Director
- 2013
Samhita
Director
- 2012
Ha Bharat Maza
Director
2000s
- 2009
Ek Cup Chya
Director
Gho Mala Asala Hawa
Director
- 2006
Crystal Clear
Director
Badha
Director
- 2004
The Sacred Grove
Director
- 2002
Dahavi Fa
Director
Vaastupurush
Director
1990s
- 1999
Long Live Life
Director
Wrote 12
2020s
- 2024
OutHouse
Writer, Screenplay, Dialogue
2010s
- 2019
Dithee
Dialogue, Writer
Welcome Home
Writer
- 2016
- 2015
Life Continues
Writer
- 2014
Astu - So Be It
Writer
- 2012
Ha Bharat Maza
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Ek Cup Chya
Writer
Gho Mala Asala Hawa
Writer
- 2006
Crystal Clear
Dialogue, Writer, Story
Badha
Story
- 2004
The Sacred Grove
Story, Writer
Produced 2
2010s
- 2016
2000s
- 2004
The Sacred Grove
Executive Producer
Acted in 1
2020s
- 2020
Art department 1
2000s
- 2004
The Sacred Grove
Art Direction
Costume and makeup 1
2000s
- 2004
The Sacred Grove
Costume Designer
Edited 1
2000s
- 2004
The Sacred Grove
Editor