Upendra Sidhaye
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Upendra Sidhaye born and brought up in Pune
, is a screenplay and story writer in Indian Film industry (Bollywood
). Upendra won honors and admiration with his debut film Mumbai Meri Jaan(2008). Upendra and Yogesh Vinayak Joshi collectively received the Filmfare Awards
(2009) and CineBlitz award of best screenplay for Mumbai Meri Jaan. In addition to being a screenplay writer and assistant director, Upendra also made a guest appearance as a Mall receptionist in this movie. This pair was also nominated for the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards
.
With more inclination towards direction, Upendra started participating in workshops related to acting and direction, after completing his graduation in Commerce. Upendra did his post graduation in Mass Communication from Pune University. While pursuing his post graduation, Upendra started grooming himself in theatre activities. He joined theatre group viz. Maitree, Pune that staged Marathi plays like Sankraman. In conjunction, Upendra also participated in a prestigious trophy named Purushottam Karandak to direct and act in a marathi play viz. Enigma. This play won the team a silver cup and Upendra received award for best direction and acting.
In 2003, Upendra along with his coterie released a 20 minute short film viz. 3 Khwaab. Upendra himself wrote and directed this film. Later, Upendra again wrote and directed another short film called Waiting Room. Following this, he worked as an in-house writer for UTV Motion Pictures
starting 2005 and was then offered a prominent break by Nishikant Kamat
to co-write screenplay along with Yogesh Vinayak Joshi for his film Mumbai Meri Jaan. This movie had an esteemed star cast including Paresh Rawal
, Kay Kay Menon
, Irrfan Khan and R. Madhavan
. Upendra was also an assistant director for Mumbai Meri Jaan.
After his first film as a joint screenplay writer, Upendra received immediate chance as an individual writer for another film in Bollywood
. This film was Payback
(2010 film) that was released in later part of 2010.
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, is a screenplay and story writer in Indian Film industry (Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
). Upendra won honors and admiration with his debut film Mumbai Meri Jaan(2008). Upendra and Yogesh Vinayak Joshi collectively received the Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Awards
The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India. The awards were...
(2009) and CineBlitz award of best screenplay for Mumbai Meri Jaan. In addition to being a screenplay writer and assistant director, Upendra also made a guest appearance as a Mall receptionist in this movie. This pair was also nominated for the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards is an international cultural initiative of the State Government of Queensland, Australia, through Events Queensland, to honour and promote the films, actors, directors, and cultures of Asia-Pacific to a global audience and to realise the objectives of UNESCO to...
.
With more inclination towards direction, Upendra started participating in workshops related to acting and direction, after completing his graduation in Commerce. Upendra did his post graduation in Mass Communication from Pune University. While pursuing his post graduation, Upendra started grooming himself in theatre activities. He joined theatre group viz. Maitree, Pune that staged Marathi plays like Sankraman. In conjunction, Upendra also participated in a prestigious trophy named Purushottam Karandak to direct and act in a marathi play viz. Enigma. This play won the team a silver cup and Upendra received award for best direction and acting.
In 2003, Upendra along with his coterie released a 20 minute short film viz. 3 Khwaab. Upendra himself wrote and directed this film. Later, Upendra again wrote and directed another short film called Waiting Room. Following this, he worked as an in-house writer for UTV Motion Pictures
UTV Motion Pictures
UTV Motion Pictures Plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of UTV Software Communications Ltd. , based in London media and entertainment production company...
starting 2005 and was then offered a prominent break by Nishikant Kamat
Nishikant Kamat
Nishikanth Kamat, मराठी - निशिकांत कामत is an Indian filmmaker. His debut film, Dombivali Fast earned him accolades in Marathi Cinema, as it went on to become the biggest Marathi film of the year...
to co-write screenplay along with Yogesh Vinayak Joshi for his film Mumbai Meri Jaan. This movie had an esteemed star cast including Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal
Paresh Rawal is an Indian actor of Gujarati background.Making his film debut in 1984, he mainly played supporting and villain roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Since 2000 he has mostly played comic roles.- Family and early life :...
, Kay Kay Menon
Kay Kay Menon
Kay Kay Menon is an Indian actor.-Early life:Menon was raised in Ambarnath and Pune, Maharashtra. His early life was in "H" type Rangehills, Khadki which were factory quarters for those working in the ammunition and high explosives factories. His father was popularly known as "Cashier Menon"...
, Irrfan Khan and R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan
R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, film producer and television host. Madhavan has received a Filmfare Award, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations...
. Upendra was also an assistant director for Mumbai Meri Jaan.
After his first film as a joint screenplay writer, Upendra received immediate chance as an individual writer for another film in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
. This film was Payback
Payback
Payback may refer to:*Payback period, the period of time required for the return on an investment*Revenge*Operation Payback, an ongoing hacker operation*Payback , a 1999 film, starring Mel Gibson; remake of the 1967 film Point Blank...
(2010 film) that was released in later part of 2010.