Pankaj Jha is an Indian actor, painter, writer and director. His filmography includes '' Black Friday'', ''

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'', '' Chameli'', '' Anwar'' and ''

Matrubhoomi ''Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women'' () is a 2003 Indian dystopian tragedy film written and directed by Manish Jha. The film examines the impact of female feticide and female infanticide on the gender balance and consequently the stability ...

''. He is known for his role in '' Panchayat''.

Career

Jha studied acting at the

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(N.S.D) in

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. Upon finishing his training, he relocated to

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to work in the film and

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Other work

Jha has held six solo painting exhibitions. He owns an art studio in

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Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

References

External links

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''Indian Express'': The Art Effect''The Times of India'': Pankaj Jha at an arty do for charity
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