Umesh Sandipan Jagtap


Umesh Sandipan Jagtap is an Indian film director, producer, writer, and actor based in Pune, Maharashtra. He is the founder of Utkarsha Entertainment and is known for directing and producing critically acclaimed Marathi and Hindi films including Bhumigat Kranti, Drushtchakra, and Paus Ek Rangjaal.

Early Life

Umesh Sandipan Jagtap was born on 02 September in Malshiras, Solapur, Maharashtra. His early exposure to regional theater and storytelling inspired his journey into cinema.

Education

Details about formal education are not publicly disclosed, but Umesh gained practical experience through theater and media productions over time.

Career

Umesh Jagtap began his creative journey in the early 2000s. He founded Utkarsha Entertainment in Pune and soon became active in multiple roles including writer, director, associate, and executive producer.

Notable Work as Writer/Director/Producer

  • Bhumigat Kranti – Writer, Producer, Director
  • Drushtchakra – Writer, Producer, Director
  • Paus Ek Rangjaal (Marathi, Hindi, Tamil) – Screenplay, Producer, Director

Other Contributions

  • Kalm 302 (Marathi) – Executive Producer
  • Karma Yodha (Hindi) – Executive Producer
  • Karu Ka Saru (Marathi) – Associate Director
  • Samsara Mandte Mi (Marathi) – Executive Producer
  • Major Saheb (Hindi)
  • Satvapariksha (Marathi)

Web Series

  • Haqiqat (Hindi) – Creator & Director

TV Series

  • Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
  • Lokmanya Gangadhar Tilak
  • Yoga Vashishtha

Stage & Lavani Shows

  • Andhar Far Zala
  • Jag He Bandishala
  • Drushtchakramete
  • Aaye Ka
  • Dholkicha Khanakhnaat

Achievements

Umesh Jagtap has received multiple international and national awards for his films:

  1. New York International Film Awards
  2. New Jersey Film Awards
  3. Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
  4. Brazil New Visions Film Festival
  5. Indo French International Film Festival
  6. Dadasaheb Phalke International Cine Awards
  7. Mumbai Entertainment International Film Festival
  8. Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival – New Delhi
  9. Indie Cine Tube Awards
  10. Satyajit Ritwik Mrinal International Kolkata Film Festival
  11. Maharaja Film Festival – Ahmedabad
  12. Roshani International Film Festival
  13. Lens Fame International Film Festival
  14. Indian International Cinema Universe Film Festival
  15. French International Cine Awards
  16. Cosmos International Film Festival

Philanthropy

(Details not publicly available.)

Personal Life

Umesh Jagtap currently resides in Pune, Maharashtra. He continues to create content rooted in cultural storytelling across languages.

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