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Nagraj Manjule
Active Marathi Cinema, Hindi Cinema (Bollywood) & Indian Literature
- FromJeur, Solapur District, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age48 years
- Active2010–Present
- Updated
Nagraj Manjule – Biography
Nagraj Manjule – Full Information
- Full Name: Nagraj Popatrao Manjule
- Popular Name: Nagraj Manjule
- Nickname: Nagraj
- Profession: Director, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer, Poet
- Known For: Directed ground-breaking, critically and commercially acclaimed Marathi masterpieces Fandry and Sairat, and his Hindi debut film Jhund starring Amitabh Bachchan.
- Date of Birth: August 24, 1978
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Jeur, Karmala Taluka, Solapur District, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Jeur, Solapur District, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Residence: Mumbai / Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Director / Indian Cinema Feature & OTT Director
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) approx.
- Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Popatrao Manjule (Biological Father) / Baburao Manjule (Adoptive Uncle)
- Mother: Name Not Publicly Disclosed
- Siblings: Bharat Manjule, Bhushan Manjule, Sheshraaj Manjule (Brothers)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Sunita Manjule (m. 1997, div. 2014); Gargee Kulkarni (m. 2017 – present)
- Children: 2 Children
Education
- School: Local Village School, Jeur, Solapur
- College: Savitribai Phule Pune University (M.A. in Marathi Literature); New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar (M.A. in Communication Studies)
- Qualification: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Marathi Literature & Master’s Degree in Communication Studiesaaaa
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2010 | Short film directorial debut with Pistulya, winning a National Film Award |
| 2013 | Feature film debut with Fandry, receiving universal critical acclaim |
| 2016 | Directed Sairat, which became the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time |
| 2017 | Directed acclaimed short film Pavsacha Nibandh |
| 2018 | Produced hit Marathi feature film Naal |
| 2022 | Directed Bollywood feature debut Jhund starring Amitabh Bachchan |
| 2023 | Co-wrote, produced, and acted in action comedy film Ghar Banduk Biryani |
| 2023 | Produced hit sequel film Naal 2 |
| 2026 | Produced Marathi social drama feature Frame |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2010 | 58th National Film Awards | Best First Non-Feature Film | Pistulya | Won |
| 2013 | 61st National Film Awards | Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director | Fandry | Won |
| 2014 | 1st Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Director | Fandry | Won |
| 2017 | 65th National Film Awards | Best Director in Non-Feature Film | Pavsacha Nibandh | Won |
| 2017 | 3rd Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Director | Sairat | Won |
| 2019 | 66th National Film Awards | Best Debut Film of a Director (as Producer) | Naal | Won |
| 2022 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Director of the Decade | Sairat | Won |
| 2023 | Fakt Marathi Cine Sanman | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Ghar Banduk Biryani | Won |
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About Nagraj Manjule
What is Nagraj Manjule's most famous movie?
His most famous directorial work is Sairat (2016), which became a massive cultural phenomenon and the highest-grossing film in Marathi cinema history.
Did Nagraj Manjule direct a movie with Amitabh Bachchan?
Yes, he directed the 2022 Hindi sports drama film Jhund, starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.
How many National Film Awards has Nagraj Manjule won?
He has won 4 National Film Awards for his directorial and production projects including Pistulya, Fandry, Pavsacha Nibandh, and Naal.
Is Nagraj Manjule also a writer and poet?
Yes, he holds a Master’s degree in Marathi Literature and published an award-winning poetry book titled Unhachya Kataviruddha.
Where is Nagraj Manjule originally from?
He was born and raised in Jeur village in the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
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