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Pankuj Parashar is an Indian film and television director. Among his most-known are police-thriller ''
Jalwa ''Jalwa'' is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Pankaj Parashar and produced by Gul Anand. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah and Archana Puran Singh in the title roles. The film is set in Goa, where it was mostly shot. The film ...
'' (1987) starring
Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1950) is an Indian actor. He is notable in Indian parallel cinema. He has also starred in international productions. He has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare A ...
, the
Sridevi Shree Amma Yanger Ayyappan (13 August 1963 – 24 February 2018), professionally credited with her stage name Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "First Female ...
hit, ''
ChaalBaaz ''ChaalBaaz'' (, ) is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language slapstick film directed by Pankaj Parashar and written by Rajesh Mazumdar and Kamlesh Pandey. It stars Sridevi in dual roles, with Sunny Deol and Rajinikanth. The film revolves around twin siste ...
'' (1989), and television detective series ''
Karamchand ''Karamchand'' is an Indian detective TV series telecast in June 1985. It was broadcast on India's national television channel DD1, and was one of India's first detective series. The title character was played by noted actor Pankaj Kapur. The ...
'' (1985). He also makes television commercials, corporate films and documentaries.


Career

Parashar debuted with the
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comedy ''Ab Ayega Mazaa'' (1984). This was followed the next year with the television series ''
Karamchand ''Karamchand'' is an Indian detective TV series telecast in June 1985. It was broadcast on India's national television channel DD1, and was one of India's first detective series. The title character was played by noted actor Pankaj Kapur. The ...
'' (1985), starring
Pankaj Kapoor Pankaj Kapur (born 29 May 1954) is an Indian actor who has worked in Hindi theatre, television and films. He has appeared in several television serials and films. He is the recipient of several awards, including a Filmfare Award and three Nati ...
as lead detective Karamchand with
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as assistant Kitti and
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as the assistant director. It was broadcast on India's national television channel
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, and it was one of India's first detective series.
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revived this serial in February 2007. He became the first director to cast a then-art film actor Naseeruddin Shah in a commercial Bollywood film, ''
Jalwa ''Jalwa'' is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Pankaj Parashar and produced by Gul Anand. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah and Archana Puran Singh in the title roles. The film is set in Goa, where it was mostly shot. The film ...
'' (1987) (a remake of ''
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'') and in his 1989 film, ''
ChaalBaaz ''ChaalBaaz'' (, ) is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language slapstick film directed by Pankaj Parashar and written by Rajesh Mazumdar and Kamlesh Pandey. It stars Sridevi in dual roles, with Sunny Deol and Rajinikanth. The film revolves around twin siste ...
'' (a remake of ''
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'') got lead actress Sridevi, the
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. Both were big hits. Parashar's ''Malfunction'' was awarded the 1980
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. In the 1990s he directed the big budget film '' Rajkumar'' which had the first major computer graphic effects in a Bollywood film. BBC's
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programme interviewed Parashar for it, stating he had brought Bollywood graphics to the level of the west. ''
Himalay Putra ''Himalay Putra'' is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Pankaj Parashar, starring Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini, Johnny Lever, Satish Shah, Danny Denzongpa, Amrish Puri and Rocky Grover. It introduced Akshaye Khanna, Anjala Zaveri ...
'' which was produced by
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and marked the debut of his son
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. His venture ''
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'' (2006), was set in
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city, starring
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and
Naseeruddin Shah Naseeruddin Shah (born 20 July 1950) is an Indian actor. He is notable in Indian parallel cinema. He has also starred in international productions. He has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare A ...
as leads, and was selected for the International film festival in Goa. Mazaa Films has been producing and directing feature films, TV serials, documentaries, corporate films and computer graphics for the last 25 years. Headed by Pankuj Parashar, Gold medalist Direction course FTII 1980, the company has won all the major awards in the country starting with the Filmfare award for the best short in 1980. He is the life member of International Film and Television Club & International Film and Television Research Centre of
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.


Education

Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune Diploma in Film Direction & Screenplay Writing. Jai Hind College, Mumbai Bachelor of Commerce (Economics, Mathematics and Statistics)


Experience

* Won the Filmfare Award for the documentary ''Malfunction'' in 1980. The film was shot at the Yerwada Mental Hospital, Pune and was part of a student exercise that won in a professional arena. * Directed 12 feature films, including ''Jalwa'', with Naseeruddin Shah, ''Chaalbaaz'' with Sridevi, Sunny Deol and Rajnikant, ''Rajkumar'' with Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit, and ''Tumko Na Bhool Payenge'' with Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen. * Directed the cult classic ''Karamchand'', which still counts as India's most popular and technically proficient detective television serial. * Introduced Akshaye Khanna with Himalaya Putra. * Produced and directed ''Shakti'', a 30-minute anthropological documentary on an esoteric snake cult festival in Rajasthan. The documentary was invited to the Oberhausen Film Festival and was also screened at the Berlin Film Festival. * Invited to the Cairo Film Festival for the children's film ''
Aasmaan Se Gira ''Aasmaan Se Gira'' (transl. ''Fallen from the Sky'') is an Indian Hindi-language children's film written and directed by Pankaj Parashar, released on 4 September 1992. The film featured Raghubir Yadav, Abhishek Chitlangia, Rakesh Shrivastava, S ...
''. * Produced and directed over 400 television commercials, including MRF Zigma, Colgate Fluriguard, Colgate Tartar Control, Kinetic Honda, Bajaj, Wheel, Forhans, Vicks, Jumpin' Mango, BPL, Richbru, Symphony Aircoolers, Nirlon, Erasmic, Birla White, Daewoo Corporate, Ashima Suitings, Pantaloon, Crystal Swimwear, Pan Parag, Jenson & Nicholson, White Eveready, Henkel Washing Powder, Dhara Vanaspati, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Limca, Kamasutra, Zandu Balm, Suzuki, CyberITmall.com, Nihilent Technologies, TCL Television and Hercules Cycle. * Won the CAG and RAPA Awards for best TV commercial for Colgate Fluriguard * Won the Ad Club Award for the White Eveready commercial * Directed over 15 corporate documentaries, including the bid for 1988 Commonwealth Games at the Seoul Olympics for the Ministry of Sports, Government of India, Sahara Pariwar one hour corporate, TCS 30-minute profile for International clients. * The first Indian director to use computer animation in films in 1986 for the titles in the movie Jalwa. Also directed the first Indian film to use virtual sets and computer-generated backdrops and weapons in the movie Rajkumar in 1996. * Featured twice on BBC's Tomorrow's World for his use of computer animation in Indian feature films in 1997 and 1998. * Created a variety of digital paintings and music that were featured in Innovation in Digital and Electronic Arts (IDEA), an international showcase for digital paintings and music in 2003 and 2004. * Trained the Computer Graphics personnel at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Mumbai in film animation and computer graphics. * Directed Baba Films Productions' Tumko Na Bhool Payenge, starring Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen and Dia Mirza in 2001. The movie also celebrated its Silver Jubilee. * Directed a 50-minute documentary on Shri Bhagawan Kalki, a globally recognised spiritual teacher from South India. * Directed a feature, ''Sab Gol Maal Hai'', for the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI). * Directed a spiritual feature film called ''Banaras'': a mystic love story starring Urmila Matondkar, Dimple Kapadia, Raj Babbar, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, Ashmit Patel. Invited to IFFI festival in Goa, selected for Indian panorama 2006. * Produced and directed 'Karamchand 2006" for Sony TV. * Recipient of National Award- Hindi Cinema Gaurav Samman at Vigyan Bhawan.


Art

* Had exhibition of digital mixed–media paintings at Dusk art gallery. * Invited by Kala Academy Goa for a solo exhibition. * Invited for collective Ganesh art festival in Goa, Ruchika art gallery. * Invited by the Nehru Center of Performing Arts, London to have a solo exhibition. * The Marriott Mumbai is displaying three paintings done by Mr. Parashar. * Taj Vivanta in Goa is displaying a collection Ganesha's done by Mr. Parashar.


Filmography


As Film Director

* ''
Ab Ayega Mazaa ''Ab Ayega Mazaa'' () is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Pankaj Parashar and produced by actors Alok Nath and Girija Shankar. It stars Farooq Sheikh and Anita Raj . This film introduced music directors Anand–Milind who went on to ...
'' (1984) * ''
Jalwa ''Jalwa'' is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Pankaj Parashar and produced by Gul Anand. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah and Archana Puran Singh in the title roles. The film is set in Goa, where it was mostly shot. The film ...
'' (1987) * ''Peechha Karo'' (1986) * ''
ChaalBaaz ''ChaalBaaz'' (, ) is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language slapstick film directed by Pankaj Parashar and written by Rajesh Mazumdar and Kamlesh Pandey. It stars Sridevi in dual roles, with Sunny Deol and Rajinikanth. The film revolves around twin siste ...
'' (1989) * '' Rajkumar'' (1996) * ''
Himalayputra ''Himalay Putra'' is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Pankaj Parashar, starring Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini, Johnny Lever, Satish Shah, Danny Denzongpa, Amrish Puri and Rocky Grover. It introduced Akshaye Khanna, Anjala Zaveri ...
'' (1997) * ''
Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge ''Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge'' () is a 2002 Indian action thriller film directed by Pankaj Parashar.The films stars Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen and Dia Mirza. Plot Veer Thakur (Salman Khan) is an eligible young bachelor living in a small communi ...
'' (2002) * ''
Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin ''Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin'' (transl. ''My Wife is Matchless'') is a 2004 Indian film directed by Pankaj Parashar and produced by S. M. Iqbal. It stars Sridevi and Akshay Kumar. The film was shot in 1994 and delayed for 10 years, finally releasi ...
'' (2004) * '' Inteqam: The Perfect Game'' (2004) * ''
Banaras Varanasi (; ; also Banaras or Benares (; ), and Kashi.) is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. * * * * The city has a syncretic tra ...
'' (2006) * ''Banarasi Jasoos'' (2016) (short film) * ''Skin Of marble'' (2017) (short film)


Television

* ''
Karamchand ''Karamchand'' is an Indian detective TV series telecast in June 1985. It was broadcast on India's national television channel DD1, and was one of India's first detective series. The title character was played by noted actor Pankaj Kapur. The ...
'' (1985)


As writer

* '' It Was Raining That Night'' (2005)


References


External links

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