Goutam Ghose (also spelled Gautam Ghosh; born 24 July 1950) is an Indian film director, actor, music director and cinematographer who works primarily in Bengali cinema. He is the only Indian to have received the "Vittorio Di Sica" Award, Italy, in 1997.
Goutam Ghose | |
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| Born | Goutam Ghose 24 July 1950 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Spouse | Neelanjana Ghose (1978-present) |
| Children | Anandi Ghose Ishaan Ghose |
In 2012, the Government of West Bengal honored him with the Banga Bibhushan for lifetime achievement. Acknowledging his contributions to film, he was awarded the Knighthood of the Star of the Italian Solidarity in July 2006.[1][2]
Early life
editGoutam Ghose was born on 24 July 1950 in Calcutta, India to Santana and Prof. Himangshu Kumar Ghose. His kindergarten days began at the St John's Diocesan School (now an all-girls school). He studied there till class 4 and then moved to the neighboring Cathedral Missionary Boys' School. He graduated from the University of Calcutta.[3]
Career
editHe started making documentaries in 1973. Took active part in group theatre movement in Calcutta. Also dedicated some time as a Photojournalist. Made his first documentary– New Earth in 1973 followed by Hungry Autumn. Since then, he has made a number of feature films and documentaries. Ghose was greatly influenced by the movie of Akira Kurosawa, Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Rajen Tarafdar, Mrinal Sen and Ajoy Kar who had heralded a new era in Bengali movie through his works.
His most successful films were Antarjali Jatra, Padma Nadir Majhi, Abar Aranye, Kaalbela, Shankhachil and Moner Manush. He becomes limelight for those Movie.[4]
Filmography
edit| Denotes film that has not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Language | Director | Actor | Producer |
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| 1980 | Maa Bhoomi | Telugu | Yes | No | |
| 1981 | Dakhal | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 1982 | Grihajuddha | Bengali | No | Yes | |
| 1984 | Paar | Hindi | Yes | No | |
| 1987 | Antarjali Jatra | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 1992 | Padma Nadir Majhi | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 1993 | Patang | Hindi | Yes | No | |
| 1996 | Vrindavan Film Studios | Italian | No | Yes | |
| 1997 | Gudia | Hindi | Yes | No | |
| 2001 | Dekha | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 2003 | Abar Aranye | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 2006 | Yatra | Hindi | Yes | No | |
| 2009 | Kaalbela | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 2010 | Moner Manush | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 2011 | Baishe Srabon | Bengali | No | Yes | |
| 2012 | Ekla Akash | Bengali | No | Yes | |
| 2013 | Shunyo Awnko | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 2014 | Chotushkone | Bengali | No | Yes | |
| 2016 | Shankhachil | Bengali | Yes | No | |
| 2017 | Beyond the Clouds | English/Hindi | No | Yes | |
| 2018 | Guptodhoner Sandhane | Bengali | No | Yes | |
| 2019 | Shantilal O Projapoti Rohoshyo | Bengali | No | Yes | |
| 2021 | Jhilli– Discards | Bengali | No | No | Yes |
| 2022 | Raahgir – The Wayfarers | Hindi | Yes | No | |
| 2025 | Parikrama | English/Hindi/Italian | Yes | No |
| Year | Title | Language | Director |
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| 1973 | New Earth | English | Yes |
| 1974 | Hungry Autumn | English | Yes |
| 1986 | The Land of Sand Dunes | English | Yes |
| 1988 | In search of Theater- Utpal Dutta on Utpal Dutta | Bengali/English | Yes |
| 1989 | Sange Meel Se Mulaqat- On Ustad Bismillah Khan | Hindi | Yes |
| 1990 | Mohor- On Kanika Banerjee | Hindi | Yes |
| 1996 | Beyond the Himaylayas | English | Yes |
| 1999 | Ray: life and work on Satyajit Ray | English | Yes |
| 2000 | Kalahandi | English | Yes |
| 2004 | Impermanance- On Dalai Lama | English | Yes |
| 2005 | Journey with Jyoti Basu | Bengali/English | Yes |
| 2007 | Rivers of Knowledge- A Film on Asiatic Society | English | Yes |
| 2008 | In Search of Raja- On Raja Ram Mohan Roy | English | Yes |
| 2012 | L'archivio a oriente | Italian, Persian, Chinese | Yes |
| 2013 | Subha & Me- On Artist Subhaprasanna | Bengali/English | Yes |
| 2014 | The Magic of Making- On K. G. Subramanyan | English | Yes |
| 2017 | A Temple to Solomon- On Calcutta High Court | English | Yes |
| Year | Title | Language | Director |
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| 1987 | Ek Ghat Ki Kahani | Hindi | Yes |
| 1993 | Sham Hi Toh Hai | Hindi | Yes |
| Fakir | 1998 | Hindi | Yes |
| 2021 | Somoyer Smritimala [5][6] | Bengali | Yes |
Awards and recognitions
editThis section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (July 2021) |
Hungry Autumn (A documentary) :
- Main Award, Oberhausen Film Festival (1978)
Land of Sand Dunes (A documentary):
Meeting a Milestone (A documentary):
The President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting the Best Direction Award for the year 2004 to Mr. Goutam Ghose
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- National Film Award for Best Feature Film (1982)
- Silver Medal at Figuera De Foz, Portugal (1982)
- Ecumenical Jury Prize for Human Rights Festival at Strasbourg, France (1982)
Paar:
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi(1985)
- National Film Award for Best Actor and Actress (1985)
- UNESCO Award at Venice Film Festival (1985)
- Best Actor at Venice Film Festival (1985)
- FIPRESCI Award, Red Cross Award at Verna Film Festival (1987).
- Filmfare Award for Best Direction and Best Screenplay
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali(1987)
- Un-Certain Regards, Cannes Film Festival (1988)
- Grand Prix - Golden Semurg at Tashkent Film Festival (1988)
- National Film Award for Best Direction (1992)
- National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film (1992).
- UNESCO Award, Cannes Film Festival (1993).
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi (1993)
- Best Actress Award at Taormina Film Fest, Italy- Shabana Azmi (1994)
Beyond the Himalayas (A documentary):
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi (1996)
- Un-Certain Regards, Cannes Film Festival (1997)
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali (2001)
- Silver Balloon Award, Nantes Film Festival
Kalahandi (A documentary):
A Treasure in the Snow (A documentary):
Impermanence (A documentary):
- Premiered at the Venice International Film Festival (2004)
- Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration (A National award)
- Golden Peacock for Best Film at the 41st International Film Festival of India held at Goa.
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali
- 41st Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Actress, Best child Artist and Best art Direction.
- Montreal World Film Festival For Nominate
Special Awards:
- Is the only Indian to have received the "Vittorio Di Sica" Award, Italy, 1997
- Was awarded the Knighthood of the "Star of the Italian Solidarity" in July 2006
- Awarded the Banga Bibhushan for lifetime achievement in film direction in 2012[7]
- UNESCO Award (1985)
- Kalakar Awards[8]
- PIFF Distinguished Award (2024)[9][10]
Honours
edit- In 2017, he was inducted as a member of the Oscar Academy[11]
- Honorary Doctorate by Adamas University[12]
- Honorary Doctorate by Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
As an avant-garde poet
editGhose has portrayed the role of a Hungry generation poet in Srijit Mukherji's film Baishe Srabon (2011) and also penned the poems of the character he played.
References
edit- ^ Anirban Das (1 November 2010). Toward a Politics of the (Im)Possible: The Body in Third World Feminisms. Anthem Press. pp. 127–. ISBN 978-1-84331-855-2. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ "Interview: Weight of the world". The Hindu. 16 March 2008. Archived from the original on 19 March 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ "Welcome to GoutamGhose.com". Archived from the original on 6 October 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- ^ Kavita (13 October 2019). "Quiet flows the disquieting river". The Daily Star. New Delhi. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ "Somoyer Smritimala (Bengali,2022)". Talking about cinema. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Goutam Ghose: Gargee still has a thirst for learning". The Times of India. 8 April 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "48th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "Ameen Sayani, MM Keeravani to be honoured at 22nd Pune International Film Festival". The Indian Express. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Goutam Ghose Awards". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Academy invites record 774 new members; 39 percent female, 30 percent people color". Hollywood Reporter. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "News Archive". Adamas University. Retrieved 27 February 2024.