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Sai Paranjpye was born on March 19, 1938 in Lucknow, Lucknow district, India. Sai Paranjpye is a film director, screenwriter and writer. The age as of 2026 is 88. Schooling on record includes Fergusson College. Listed accolades include Padma Bhushan (2006), National Film Award for Best Screenplay (1979) and Filmfare Award for Best Director (1985).
My Take
Sai Paranjpye strikes me as a quietly monumental figure. Directing acclaimed films like Sparsh and Chashme Buddoor, winning four National Film Awards and the Padma Bhushan, she carved out authorship in an Indian film industry that rarely handed women the director's chair. What impresses me most is her range, moving fluidly between cinema and Marathi theatre. I have a soft spot for artists who endure on the strength of substance rather than spectacle, and she embodies that completely. Her career feels like proof that craft and conviction outlast trends, and that pioneers often do their loudest work in the most understated way.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sai Paranjpye
- Name (Japanese)
- サーイ・パランジパイ
- Reading
- さーい・ぱらんじぱい
- Born
- March 19, 1938 (age 88)
- Origin
- Lucknow, Lucknow district, India
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Fergusson College
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Padma Bhushan
- 1979 National Film Award for Best Screenplay
- 1985 Filmfare Award for Best Director
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Sparsh |
| Notable work | Chashme Buddoor |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai%20Paranjpye
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12455087
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sai Paranjpye born?
Sai Paranjpye was born on March 19, 1938 and is 88 years old.
Where is Sai Paranjpye from?
Sai Paranjpye is from Lucknow, Lucknow district, India.
What does Sai Paranjpye do?
Sai Paranjpye works as film director, screenwriter, writer.
Where did Sai Paranjpye study?
Sai Paranjpye attended Fergusson College.
What is Sai Paranjpye known for?
Sai Paranjpye's notable works include Sparsh, Chashme Buddoor.
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