Anand Patwardhan date of birth:
1950
How old is Anand Patwardhan?
75
What is Anand Patwardhan nationality?
Indian
What is Anand Patwardhan's occupation?
Filmmaker
Short Biography
Anand Patwardhan (born 18 February 1950) is an Indian documentary filmmaker known for his socio-political, human rights oriented films. Several of his films cover the rise of religious fundamentalism, sectarianism and casteism in India while others explore growing nuclear nationalism and unsustainable development. Notable films include Bombay: Our City (Hamara Shahar) (1985), In Memory of Friends (1990), In the Name of God (Ram ke Nam) (1992), Father, Son, and Holy War (1995), A Narmada Diary (1995), War and Peace (2002) and Jai Bhim Comrade (2011), which have won national and international awards. A secular rationalist, Anand Patwardhan is a vocal critic of Hindutva ideology.