Sanjeev K Jha (born 1988) is an Indian screenwriter based in

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Sanjeev's feature film Sumi bag national awards in two categories,

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Early life and background

Sanjeev K Jha is the grandson of

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, an Indian independence activist, poet and novelist. A native of a small village in

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, Bihar, Jha is a gold medalist from

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Career

Jha started his career as a freelance journalist and worked with

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. His first Hindi feature as story and screenplay writer ''

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. In June 2019, Jha signed a digital film '' Barot House'' with

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. ''Barot House'' is a dark, gripping story inspired by true events, released worldwide by ZEE5 on 7 August 2019 and also got nominated in

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. In 2022 his Marathi feature film '' Sumi'' won National Award in two categories,

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. Jha's forthcoming film ''Tirichh: Portrait of a Dying Man'' adapts a renowned story by Uday Prakash. The film explores themes of human relationships and societal disparities through the lens of an evocative narrative. Featuring Panchayat actor

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, the project is an ambitious effort to bring Indian literary treasures to cinematic life. With a focus on capturing the essence of rural India, Tirichh is poised to be a thought-provoking addition to Jha’s filmography. Jha's dedication to storytelling reflects his intent to blend cinematic art with meaningful narratives. By choosing works like Tirichh, he continues to spotlight the richness of Indian literature and its relevance in contemporary times.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Jha, Sanjeev K 1988 births Living people Hindi-language screenwriters Screenwriters from Mumbai Writers from Mumbai Indian male screenwriters 21st-century Indian male writers 21st-century Indian dramatists and playwrights Screenwriters from Bihar Writers from Bihar Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University alumni Jamia Millia Islamia alumni People from Motihari People from East Champaran district Film directors from Bihar 21st-century Indian screenwriters