Manish Jha

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Manish Jha stands out in Indian cinema for his unwavering commitment to social realism. His debut film Matrubhoomi achieved historic recognition by winning the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes, placing Indian parallel cinema on the global map. This achievement marked a turning point for directors tackling taboo subjects with artistic integrity.

AwardsManish Jha's debut film Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003. The film also received the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Jha has been acknowledged for his contribution to Indian cinema through various festival awards and retrospectives.