Jaydeep Sarkar
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| Born | 22 April 1979 (age 44) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | The Mother’s International School; St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, writer, director |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Awards | Cannes Lion; The One Show Award |
Jaydeep Sarkar (born 22 April 1979) is an Indian filmmaker, writer, and director, most prominently known for Nayantara's Necklace (2014), Times Out & Proud (2019), and Rainbow Rishta (2023).[1][2]
Career
Jaydeep Sarkar started his career assisting Sudhir Mishra on the film 'Chameli', later going on to collaborate with him as a screenwriter on the script of 'Khoya Khoya Chand.' Sarkar has written films like 'Shaurya,' and the iconic television series 'Remix'. Sarkar has worked as an Assistant Director to Anurag Kashyap and with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment as a showrunner and writer for the hit Disney Television Series – 'Ishaan.'[3][4]
In 2014, Sarkar directed the acclaimed short film 'Nayantara's Necklace,' starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Tillotama Shome.[5][6][7][8][9] He has also written the official Hindi adaptation of 'The Vagina Monologues' - 'Kissa Yoni Ka', which has had more than two hundred shows across India.[10] In 2019, he directed the 'Times of India' film #OutAndProud. Sarkar's long-format series, the highly acclaimed Amazon Original 'Rainbow Rishta', premiered at the prestigious MAMI Film Festival in November 2023.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Within the realm of advertising, Jaydeep has made over two hundred television commercials for India's leading brands – such as Lux, Nestle, Pepsi, Horlicks, Hindustan Unilever, [ITC, and Lifebuoy.[3]
Personal Life
Sarkar lives with his partner, Rajat Mendhi, in Mumbai, India.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref. | ||
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| 2004-2006 | Remix | Yes | TV Series | |||
| 2007 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Yes | ||||
| 2008 | Shaurya | Yes | ||||
| 2008 | The Legend of Drona | Yes | ||||
| 2009 | Tera Kya Hoga Johnny | Yes | ||||
| 2010 | Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De | Yes | TV Series | |||
| 2014 | Nayantara's Necklace | Yes | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2015 | The Water Wives | Yes | Short film | |||
| 2018 | Daas Dev | Yes | ||||
| 2019 | Times of India #OutAndProud | Yes | ||||
| 2021 | Feels Like Ishq | Yes | Yes | 1 Episode - Ishq Mastana | ||
| 2023 | Rainbow Rishta | Yes | Yes | Documentary Series | ||
Awards and Nominations
Sarkar's work has won several accolades across the world – most notably the Cannes Lion and The One Show Award[1] for the compelling 'Times Out and Proud' film for The Times of India. He has also received the esteemed Laadli Award and The Kyoorius Blue Elephant for 'The Water Wives'.[18] His work has been a declaration of his unwavering commitment to impactful and transformative storytelling.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jaydeep Sarkar – Native Films". Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Jaydeep Sarkar Showreel on Vimeo". vimeo.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sharma, Sakshi. "Jaydeep Sarkar talks about Ishq Mastana from Feels Like Ishq and a whole lot more". www.socialketchup.in. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Jaydeep Sarkar – Rainbow Lit Fest". 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Konkana Sen Sharma's 'Nayantara's Necklace' is a poignant tale of the longing that we all nurse in our hearts". News18. 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Konkona Sen Sharma and Tillottama Shome show opposites do attract in the sparkling 'Nayantara's Necklace'-Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ IIF (2015-10-18). "Nayantara's Necklace: Beads of Intrigue". India Independent Films. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "'Nayantara's Necklace' about middle class aspirations: Jaydeep Sarkar". The Indian Express. 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Nayantara's Necklace: Konkona and Tilottama nail this story of friendship and desires". India Today. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "The Vagina Monologues". 22 June 2012.
- ↑ "Rainbow Rishta Review: A series that artistically captures genuine tales of love". India Today. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Rainbow Rishta review: Poignant series about queer love is a touching mixture of candour, vulnerability". The Indian Express. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "The rain-bow and Cupid's arrow!". Mid-day. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Rainbow Rishta review: How love is a many-splendoured, and many-hued thing". The Federal. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ↑ "Rainbow Rishta Review: Moving, Necessary Focus Into Regular Lives Of Six Queer Indians". TimesNow. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Review: Love Triumphs Over Adversity In 'Rainbow Rishta'". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ↑ "Feminist Culture Club — 2023 Top Picks in Film, TV, Podcasts, and Books". Equality Now | Medium. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ↑ Ahmed, Sumaya Junaid (2023-12-16). "Director Jaydeep Sarkar Unveils Art of Storytelling Across Genres". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
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