Nagraj Manjule

Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Poet

Indian Jeur, Karmala Taluka, Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionDirector, Screenwriter, Actor, Poet
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/08/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceJeur, Karmala Taluka, Solapur, Maharashtra, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameNagraj Popatrao Manjule

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • University of Pune
  • New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar
Degrees
  • M.A. in Marathi Literature
  • Masters in Communication Studies

Personal Life

Zodiac SignVirgo
HometownJeur, Karmala Taluka, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
ReligionHinduism
CasteDalit
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date1997

Family

SpouseSunita Manjule (1999-2012)
ChildrenNone
Parents
FatherNames Not Known
MotherNames Not Known
Siblings
Brothers
  • Bharat Manjule
  • Bhushan Manjule
  • Sheshraaj Manjule

Career

Debut
FilmPistulya (2010) (Director)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Marathi Filmfare Award 2014: Best Director (Fandry)
  • National Film Award: Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director (Pistulya)
  • National Award: Best Short Film (Pavsacha Nibandh)

Favourites

Favorite Food(s)
  • Mutton Curry
  • Biryani
Favorite ActorAmitabh Bachchan

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nagraj Manjule struggled with studies and failed 10th standard as a child.
2. He is a poet known for his award-winning collection of poems, "Unhachya Kataviruddh."
3. Manjule tied the knot at 19 while still in 12th standard.
4. His short film "Pistulya" was praised and won multiple awards.
5. The debut feature film "Fandry" by Nagraj Manjule received critical acclaim.
6. In 2016, his movie "Sairat" emerged as the highest-grossing film in Marathi cinema.
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