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National Award Winner and Marathi filmmaker Sumitra Bhave dies at the age of 78
Her debut film Bai won the award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Welfare at the 33rd National Film Awards
The director-writer is considered to be an iconic change-maker in Marathi cinema
New Delhi: In a tragic turn of events, noted Marathi filmmaker and National Award Winner Sumitra Bhave breathed her last on Monday (April 19, 2021). According to reports,
the acclaimed filmmaker passed away at the age of 78, due to health issues. However, an official statement hasn t been released yet.
Bhave, an exemplary filmmaker, leaves behind a legacy of socially conscious films that made audiences contemplate real-world issues. She won several National Awards for her films as well.