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My Take
Prakash Jha represents something I deeply value: a filmmaker who refuses to let commerce dull his conscience. Emerging from rural West Champaran and educated at Delhi University, he built a career out of confronting corruption, caste, and political violence in films like Gangaajal and Raajneeti. In an industry often defined by escapism, that kind of sustained social engagement takes real conviction. His Filmfare wins span dialogue and documentary, showing range as well as purpose. I admire directors who treat cinema as a way to ask hard questions, and Jha has done that for decades without flinching. India is richer for voices like his.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Prakash Jha
- Name (Japanese)
- プラカーシュ・ジャー
- Reading
- ぷらかーしゅ・じゃー
- Born
- February 27, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- West Champaran district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / film director / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Delhi
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
- 1985 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie
- 1982 Filmfare Award for Best Documentary
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prakash%20Jha
Frequently asked questions
When was Prakash Jha born?
Born February 27, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Prakash Jha from?
Prakash Jha is from West Champaran district, India.
What does Prakash Jha do?
Prakash Jha works as film producer, film director, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.