Do you know Nagraj Manjule...
He got married at 19 while still in the 12th standard, in 1997.
Nagraj Manjule Age, Wife, Family, Children, Biography & More
Nagraj Manjule Age, Wife, Family, Children, Biography & More
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nagraj Popatrao Manjule |
| Profession(s) | Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Poet |
| Famous For | Being the director of the movie, Sairat |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 183 cm** in meters**- 1.83 m** in feet inches**- 6’ 0”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 70 kg** in pounds**- 155 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Pistulya (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) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 24 August 1977 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 41 Years |
| Birthplace | Jeur, Karmala Taluka, Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jeur, Karmala Taluka, Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
| College/University | • University of Pune • New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • M.A. in Marathi Literature • Masters in Communication Studies |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Dalit |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Controversies | In 2018, in the light of the #MeToo movement, his ex-wife said in an interview that she was verbally and mentally abused by Manjule and his family when they were married. She also said that she was more of a housemaid than a wife and a daughter-in-law in the family. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Marriage Date | 1997 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Sunita Manjule (1999-2012) |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Names Not Known |
| Siblings | Brothers- Bharat Manjule, Bhushan Manjule, Sheshraaj Manjule Sister- None |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food(s) | Mutton Curry, Biryani |
| Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nagraj Manjule
Nagraj in his childhood wasn’t interested in his studies and even got flunked in his 10th standard.
He is also a poet and wrote the book, Unhachya Kataviruddh, an award-winning collection of poems.
Unhachya Kataviruddh, a collection of poems
He was just 19 and studying in the 12th standard when he got married.
His short film, Pistulya received critical acclaim and also won many awards including a National Award. The film revolves around a lower caste boy who desires to attend school but is unable due to the family’s poverty and lack of importance to formal education in his community.
In 2014, he made his debut feature film, Fandry. The movie received great critical acclaim but failed to make an impact in the theatres.
After 15 years of marriage, in 2012, they filed for divorce, and in 2014 they got divorced.
In 2016, he made the film, Sairat. The Marathi film was a blockbuster and became the biggest hit of Marathi cinema. The movie dealt with honor killings and caste discriminations.
He also featured in an episode of The Kapil Sharma Show with the team of the movie, Sairat.
In 2018, he started directing his first Hindi film, Jhund, starring Amitabh Bachchan. The movie is a biopic of Vijay Barse, the founder of Slum Soccer.
Nagraj Manjule with Amitabh Bachchan
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Do you know Nagraj Manjule...
His short film Pistulya received critical acclaim and won a National Award.
Do you know Nagraj Manjule...
Sairat, released in 2016, became the biggest hit of Marathi cinema.
Do you know Nagraj Manjule...
He is a poet who wrote Unhachya Kataviruddh, an award-winning collection of poems.