Sunil Batta (born 12 June 1961) is an Indian film director, producer, scriptwriter and cameraman. He was the director-producer of ''

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'', a Hindi-Awadhi feature film based on a real-life story. It was recalled in the

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2003, out of a total of 132 films submitted. The film was the debut feature film of editor

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who later went in to edit other hit Bollywood films such as ''Krissh''. His other work includes numerous television series (both fictions and non-fiction) and documentaries based on national integration, literature, culture, history and monuments, religious harmony etc. in English, Hindi, Urdu, Awadhi, Bhojpuri and Kashmiri languages which have been telecast on

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's National and International networks from time to time.

Filmography

* ''Amma'' Released Worldwide in 2003, Starring :

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, Yashpal Sharma, Sanjay Mishra

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TV serials

* ''Prem Sarovar'' (Pond of Love) based on stories of Munshi Prem Chand, Telecast in 1994 on Doordarshan * ''Teen Varsh'' (3 Years) based on the novel of Padam Bhushan

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, Telecast in 1995 on National Network DD-1. Cast:

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, Dinesh Shakul, Gauri Sagen etc. * ''Guldasta'' (Bouquet) based on the short stories of Yashpal, Telecast in 1995 on Doordarshan * ''Shagufta'' based on National Integration, Telecast in 2001 on Doordarshan Kashir ( Kashmiri Channel) network * ''Ummed Hindas Chaparastal'' based on National Integration, Telecast in 2002 on Doordarshan Kashir (Kashmiri Channel) network * ''Jeevan Ek Rang Anek'' (Various Colors of Life) based on the short stories of Bhagwati Charan Verma, Telecast in 2003 on Doordarshan * ''Dad Wans Bamun'' based on National Integration, Telecast in 2003 on Doordarshan Kashir (Kashmiri Channel) network * ''Jeevan Ke Rang'' (Colors of Life) based on the short stories of Yashpal and Bhagwati Charan Verma, Telecast in 2006 on DD-Bharti * ''Shab Gazeeda'' based on novel by Aneeza Sayed, Telecast in 2014 on DD-Urdu

Television films

* ''Sandesh'' (Message) based on AIDS awareness, Telecast in 1995 on Doordarshan National Network * ''Chamatkar'' (Miracle) based on the short story of Munshi Prem Chand, Telecast in 1995 on Doordarshan National Network * ''Sandesh'' (Message) based on Rural Sanitation for Panchayati Raj Directorate, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh in 1995 * ''Pashu Se Manushya'' (Beast to Human) based on the short story of Munshi Prem Chand, Telecast in 1995 on Doordarshan, Bhopal * ''Mukti Marg'' based on the short story of Munshi Prem Chand, Telecast in 1995 on Doordarshan National Network on Munshi Prem Chand's Birth Anniversary * ''Gift'' based on AIDS awareness, Telecast in 1997 on Doordarshan

Documentaries

* ''Face in the Crowd'' based on eminent personalities, Telecast in 1990 on Doordarshan National Network * ''Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon'' (O' People of my Country), based on Patriotism, Telecast in 1997 on Doordarshan on the occasion of 50th Anniversary of Independence of India * ''Amrit Sanjhi Guruwani'' based on historical event of

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Religion, Telecast in 1999 on Doordarshan * ''Buddha'' based on the life and teachings of

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, Telecast in 2004 on Doordarshan

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( Laddakh) * ''Shaan-e-Awadh'' – a Series based on art & culture of Awadh, Telecast in 2008 on DD-India (Doordarshan) * ''Shoray-e-Awadh'' based on the life and works of renowned

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Poets, Telecast in 2008 on DD-Bharti (Doordarshan)

Awards and achievements

* Munal Samman in 1996 for outstanding contribution in film-making presented by Dr.S.C.Rai, Mayor of

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, Uttar Pradesh on behalf of Munal Communications * Samman Patra in 2000 for outstanding contribution in the field of film-making presented by Dr.Yogendra Narain (IAS), Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh on behalf of Film & TV Academy, Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Filmotsav-99 * Munal Samman in 2006 for outstanding production-direction of feature film ''Amma'' presented by Shri D.D.Bahuguna (IAS) on behalf of Munal Communications * Anushansa Patra in 2006 for production of the 1st Feature Film (''Amma'') on Film Policy of Uttar Pradesh Govt. presented by Justice Shri S.C.Verma on behalf of Kadambari Kala Parishad * Shan-eAwadh (Pride of Awadh) in 2007 for special contribution in the field of film-making presented by Shri Yashpal Singh (IPS), Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh on behalf of Super Media * Tulsi Samman in 2007 for development of Awadhi language presented by Akhil Bhartiya (All India) Vikas Manch * Ratna Samman in 2007 for outstanding contribution in the field of film-making presented by Ratna Prakash Memorial Sewa Sansthan Trust

References

* http://www.ddindia.gov.in/NR/rdonlyres/4885E460-7062-4B50-9791-1A618AFB7BF7/70095/ResultsAnnexureofCategoryEFit.doc * http://www.deccanherald.com/content/21072/stories-relevance.html {{DEFAULTSORT:Batta, Sunil 1961 births Living people Artists from Lucknow Indian documentary filmmakers Film directors from Uttar Pradesh