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Prakash Jha (born 27 February 1952) is an Indian film producer, actor, director and screenwriter, mostly known for his political and socio-political films such as Hip Hip Hurray (1984), Damul (1984), Mrityudand (1997), Gangaajal (2003), Apaharan (2005), and his multi-starrer films, Raajneeti (2010), Aarakshan (2011), Chakravyuh (2012), and ...
Prakash Jha is known for his socially and politically relevant films like Apaharan, Aarakshan, and Raajneeti. He has also made documentaries, founded a cultural society, and contested elections in Bihar.
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Prakash Jha is a director, producer, actor, and politician from Bihar. He has made films like Damul, Raajneeti, and Satyagraha, and has been involved in controversies related to his films and political views.
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Feb 15, 2024 · Read about Prakash Jha's journey from being an assistant to a film director. Learn about his struggles, inspiration, and the path that led him to become a renowned filmmaker.
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- GANGAAJAL (2003) – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO. Loosely based on the 1980 Bhagalpur blindings, this action crime movie revolves around an honest and upright superintendent of police (played by Ajay Devgn), who after taking charge of a small town in Bihar, comes to know that the place is notorious for its crime rate, corruption, bribery and favouritism.
- RAAJNEETI (2010) – NETFLIX. This political thriller draws parallels to the epic, Mahabharata, and sees an ensemble cast of Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee, Katrina Kaif, Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar and Naseeruddin Shah, among others.
- SATYAGRAHA (2013) – NETFLIX. A righteous retired teacher, an ambitious capitalist, a social worker and a journalist come together to start a campaign to fight a corrupt politician and government officials, when the teacher’s son gets killed and the family doesn’t receive the due compensation.
- JAI GANGAAJAL (2016) – YOUTUBE. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Manav Kaul, Rahul Bhat, Kiran Karmarkar and Ninad Kamat, this 2016 crime drama film is a follow-up to the 2003 film Gangaajal.
Prakash Jha is a director, producer, and screenwriter who makes socially and politically relevant films. He has won several awards, founded a cultural society, and contested elections in Bihar.
Feb 15, 2024 · Prakash Jha's films like 'Gangaajal' explore themes of caste and power dynamics in India's socio-political scenario.
