Prakash Jha
Director

Prakash Jha Net Worth

He is also a writer, having written the screenplay for many of his films. Jha has been a major contributor to the Indian film industry, having directed and produced numerous critically acclaimed films.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Director, Producer, Writer
Birth Day February 27, 1952
Birth Place  Patna, Bihar, India, India
Age 72 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Occupation Film producer, director, screenwriter, actor
Years active 1976-present
Spouse(s) Deepti Naval (1985-1989)
Children Disha Jha
Website Prakash Jha Productions

💰 Net worth

Prakash Jha, a renowned figure in the Indian film industry, is a multi-talented individual excelling as a director, producer, and writer. With a string of successful projects under his belt, Jha has established himself as a creative force in Indian cinema. As of the year 2024, his net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 to $1 million, reflecting his immense contribution and success in the entertainment industry. Jha's storytelling prowess and ability to address social and political issues through his films have garnered him critical and commercial acclaim, solidifying his position as one of India's most influential personalities in filmmaking.

Biography/Timeline

1973

He joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 1973, to do a course in editing. Midway through it, the institution was closed for while due to student agitation, so he came to Mumbai, started working, and never went back to complete the course.

1974

While still midway through his course, he started working on films independently in 1974. He made his first documentary, Under the Blue, in 1975, and continued to do so for the next eight years.

1984

He made his debut as a feature film Director with Hip Hip Hurray in 1984, scripted by Gulzar and starring Raj Kiran and Deepti Naval as leads. Next came the film he received most recognition for, Damul (1984), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie in 1985. The film was based on the bonded labour issue in Bihar.

1986

In 1986, he directed Parinati, based on the story by Vijaydan Detha.

1991

Prakash Jha is the chairman of Anubhooti, a registered society that has been working for cultural development, improvement of health care, disaster management and the upliftment of farmers and socio-economically backward people in Bihar since 1991.

2004

Prakash Jha contested and lost the election to the Lok Sabha from his native Champaran in 2004. He again lost the election to the Lok Sabha in 2009 as Lok Janashakti Party candidate from West Champaran. He again contested in the 2014 elections as a JD(U) candidate from Paschim Champaran and lost, being second on the list.they had lot of respect and Desire for their followers....But he lost because of racialism.

2008

Most recently, the organization has been working for flood survivors. After the Kosi flood on 18 August 2008, Anubhooti has provided complete relief to 6000 people since September 2008. Anubhooti has created a model village, Hindolwa village, for those the flood affected, and is working towards their complete rehabilitation. Anubhooti has provided relief to 5000 people for health care in Supaul district in Bihar.

2010

In 2010, Jha directed Raajneeti, a contemporary take on the epic Mahabharata. It starred Ajay Devgan, Manoj Bajpai, Naseeruddin Shah, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Nana Patekar and Ranbir Kapoor, and was a critical and commercial success. His next venture was Aarakshan, which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan Deepika Padukone and Prateik Babbar. In 2012, Jha's release Chakravyuh starred Arjun Rampal, Abhay Deol, Manoj Bajpai, Kabir Bedi and Esha Gupta, and was released in Dussehra 2012. His next film Satyagraha (2013) starred Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn.

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