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Vasant Narkar

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Vasant Narkar
Born
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Occupation(s)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

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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.[citation needed]

Career

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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

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Feature films

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "Gujarati director Vasant Narkar makes Hindi debut with '3rd November'". New Kerala. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Vasant Narkar". Arpan Films. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  3. ^ a b Iyerl, Shreya (28 July 2014). "It is a heroine centric movie: Vasant Narkar". Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Gujarati Movie "Vahal No Varasdar" Release on july 2015". Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Trailer of Gujarati Film Odhani (2014)". Dhollywoodinfo. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
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