Jagat Murari
| Jagat Murari जगत मुरारी | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1922 |
| Died | April 15, 2007 (aged 85) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Residence | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Masters in Physics, Masters in Cinema |
| Alma mater | FTII, Pune |
| Occupation | Film maker, Director, Educationist |
| Years active | 1948-2007 |
| Known for | Documentary films, Film direction |
| Notable work | Film Mahabailipuram |
| Spouse(s) | Lakshmi Murari |
| Children | 4 - Radha Chadha, Ashok Murari, Anoop Murari & Vijay Murari |
| Awards | President’s Gold Medal |
Jagat Murari (1922 – April 15, 2007) was a distinguished Indian documentary film maker, known well for his contributions to Indian cinema as a producer, director and cinematographer. He was also associated with a number of key film organizations and institutions in India like FTII, NFAI, CFSI etc. He is well remembered for nurturing young talented students with his quick witted and persuasive way as head of FTII, Pune during 1962 and 1971,[1] many of whom are now well known names in Indian bollywood industry [2] including Jaya Bhaduri, Shabana Azmi, Adoor Gopalkrishnan and Subhash Ghai.
Life
He did his Masters in Physics and then obtained his Masters in Cinema in 1947 from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.[3] He then worked as a documentary film maker with the Films Division as director and producer from 1948 to 1961. He joined FTII as lecturer in the premier institute between 1962–72 and later became its director from 1976-79. Later, he also produced and directed many bollywood films. He was very popular for his polite, kind hearted and dedicated manners to his students.
| “ | Jagat Murari was a thorough gentleman who cared for his students. He constantly tried to reinvent teaching methods in filmmaking at FTII, the first national institute of its kind in Pune. | ” | |
He died on April 15, 2007 at the age of 85 due to cancer. He is survived by his wife Lakshmi Murari, daughter Radha Chadha and three sons Ashok, Anoop & Vijay.[4]
Work
Direction
- Mahabailipuram (1954)
- Bharat Natyam (1956)
- Madurai (1956)
Awards
He won the first President’s Gold Medal for a documentary film ‘Mahabailipuram’ made in 1954 besides several other national awards and international acclaim at festivals in Berlin, Venice, Edinburgh, San Francisco and Cannes.[4]
Notes
- ↑ "How I joined the Film Institute". November 18, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
- ↑ TNN (April 17, 2007). "FTII ex-chief passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Zoo Manners". CFS India. November 23, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
- 1 2 "Filmmaker Jagat Murrari no more". Shabana Ansari. DNA News. April 17, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2012.