Draft:Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar


Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar
Profile picture of Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar
Born (1983-05-14) May 14, 1983 (age 41)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • Screenwriter
  • Actor
  • Producer
SpouseJuilee Hoshing (m. 2012)
Parent(s)Vijay Govind Deoskar (father), Prabha Vijay Deoskar (mother)

Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar (born 14 May 1983) is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the Marathi film Bucket List (2018), starring Madhuri Dixit in her Marathi film debut.[1] His works as a writer-director also include Ajinkya (2013) and Premsutra (2013).[2] Additionally, he co-wrote the film Pratisaad (2010). Deoskar's short films, including Kalakaar (2005), Ropta (2008), Bachhon ka Khel (2008), and Sunehari Raakh (2009), have been featured in various film festivals globally. He made his acting debut in the Marathi film Baba (2019).[3]

Early life and education

edit

Tejas Deoskar was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra, to Vijay Govind Deoskar, an architect and theatre personality, and Prabha Vijay Deoskar, who worked as an announcer at All India Radio. He completed his schooling at Paranjape Vidyalaya and Hadas High School, Nagpur, followed by a Bachelor of Architecture from Priyadarshini College of Engineering and Architecture in 2005. In college, Deoskar was more into extracurricular activities, which later influenced his creative work.[4]

His early exposure to theatre through his parents influenced his creative pursuits. He also actively participated in sports, representing Maharashtra in the National Roller Skating Championships, where he won Silver (1988) and Bronze (1989) medals.

Career

edit

2005–2013: early work and short films

edit

Deoskar started his career in Nagpur, working with a local media company in various roles such as sound recordist, lyricist, video editor, scriptwriter, and director for non-fiction films. His short film Kalakaar gained international recognition in 2005. Over the following years, he made several short films, including Bachhon ka Khel and Sunehari Raakh, which were recognized at various film festivals.

In 2009, Deoskar co-wrote the film Pratisaad (2010), which gained attention in the Marathi film industry.

2013–2018: breakthrough with Bucket List

edit

In 2013, Deoskar directed his first feature film Ajinkya, which received critical acclaim for its sports-based narrative.[2] His next feature film Premsutra was released the same year.

In 2018, Deoskar directed Bucket List, marking the Marathi film debut of Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit. The film was co-produced by Blue Mustang Creations, Dark Motion Pictures, and Dark Horse Cinemas, and was presented by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.[1] Bucket List became a milestone in the Marathi film industry, gaining both commercial success and critical appreciation.

2019–present: acting and Hindi film ventures

edit

Deoskar made his acting debut in the Marathi film Baba (2019), which was showcased at international film festivals, winning over 30 awards.[5][6] The film was also nominated at the Golden Globes under the foreign-language films category.[7]

In 2021, he signed his first Hindi film, Chhatriwali, produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP and starring Rakul Preet Singh,[8] which was released on ZEE5 in January 2023. The film dealt with sexual health education and received praise from the industry.[9] His next project, Ground Zero, starring Emraan Hashmi and Sai Tamhankar, is slated for release in late 2024.[10]

Personal life

edit

Tejas Deoskar married Juilee Hoshing, a landscape architect, on 19 January 2012. Juilee runs her own firm, Green Impressions, and works as a landscape set designer in films and advertisements. The couple shared their love story in a candid interview.[11]

Filmography

edit

As director

edit

As writer

edit
  • Pratisaad (2010)
  • Ajinkya (2013)[2]
  • Premsutra (2013)
  • Bucket List (2018)[1]
  • Baba (2019 additional screenplay and dialogue)[3]

As actor

edit
  • Baba (2019)[3]
  • Dombivali Return (2020)
  • Bastar (2021)

Critical acclaim

edit

Tejas Deoskar's work has garnered critical acclaim, especially for his ability to balance entertainment with social messages. In 2023, he was featured among directors who surprised audiences with exceptional films.[13]

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c d "Karan Johar's involvement in Bucket List". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ajinkya movie review". Marathi Movie World. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Baba movie on BookMyShow". BookMyShow. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  4. ^ "I was more into extracurricular activities: Tejas Deoskar". Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Baba wins big at 59th Asia Pacific Film Festival". Social Ketchup. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Sanjay Dutt Productions' Baba wins multiple awards". Telly Chakkar. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Baba nominated for Golden Globes". Golden Globes. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Directorial genius behind Chhatriwali: Tejas Deoskar". International Business Times. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  9. ^ "World Sexual Health Day: Amit Rai, Tejas Deoskar reflect on evolution of sex discussion in Bollywood". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Emraan Hashmi pairs up with Sai Tamhankar for Tejas Deoskar's next". Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Tejas and Juilee Deoskar get candid about their love story". Times of India. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Chhatriwali movie comparison with Janhit Mein Jaari". Economic Times. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Apoorv Singh Karki, Tejas Deoskar: Directors who surprised us with exceptional films in 2023". First Post. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
edit