PUNE:
National award winning filmmaker
Sumitra Bhave passed away on Monday morning due to prolonged illness.
Bhave, aged 77, was admitted to a private hospital in the city and was undergoing treatment.
Devrai
,
Doghi
, Dahavi Fa, Ha Bharat Maza, among other films were directed by
Bhave
that won national accolades.
The film 'Kasav' directed by Bhave won the best film award at the 64th National Film Awards, beating 'Dangal'.
Bhave was known for her out-of-the-box content and also for the way she handled social issues in her films.
Bhave has till date directed over 10 films, over 50 documentaries and wrote four television series.
She has also won many international awards for her work.
Swati Shinde is a senior correspondent at The Times of India, Pun...
Read MoreSwati Shinde is a senior correspondent at The Times of India, Pune, and covers school education and research institutes, and keeps in touch with researchers involved in various disciplines. She is a sports enthusiast, plays badminton and loves trekking.
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