Sulekha Bajpai Karkare - STORY WRITER | SCRIPT WRITER | POET | LYRICIST for Indian Films & Short Films

About

Sulekha Bajpai is an award-winning bi-lingual script, story, dialogue and lyrics writer, a published poet as well as an advertising professional based in Mumbai. An avid story-teller with a zest for life, her work always captures the essence of people and their many idiosyncrasies. Her creativity is fuelled by her love for travelling and interacting with new cultures, as well as a keen appreciation of authenticity and realism in human interactions.
She firmly believes good stories are born out of a deep understanding of the people one meets in daily life.

Released Movies

Comedy, Drama, Romance

2002

Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa

Assistant director

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Musical, Drama, Romance

2004

Nach

writer

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Animation, Family

2005

Hanuman

Script and Dialogue Writer

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Drama, Family

2006

Jai Santoshi Maa

Story, Screenplay, Dialogue

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Drama

2009

Natrang

Assistant Director

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Drama, Family

2010

Isi Life Mein

Screenplay and Dialogue

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Short films

Romance

2016

Khamakha

Lyricist

Embark on a heartwarming journey aboard a bustling bus in this captivating short film, whose lyrics are penned by Sulekha. This is a story exploring chance encounters, sparks of romance, and the beauty of human connections.

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Family

2016

Udne Do

Screenplay and Dialogue

Experience the empowering journey of "Udne Do," a poignant exploration of Child Sexual Abuse. This compelling short film delves into the universal themes of friendship and the transformative impact of finding one's voice.

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Books Published

Everything Changed After That

Won a short story contest by eShe magazine that was released as a short story anthology by Embassy Publication.
Watch the launch

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Naari, Mard Banna Nahi Zaruri

Hindi translation of the bestseller "Lady You're Not a Man" written by Apurva Purohit. Published by Rupa Publishing

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Mumbai Ki Hindi Kavyitriyan

An Anthology of poems in Hindi by female writers based out of Mumbai, published in 2018.

Pratilipi Story

Story commissioned by and published in Dainik Bhaskar for Women's Day, 2021.
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Lyrics

Listen here Jee le jee bhar ke

Lyricist for "Khamakha"

Recipient of the first Jio Filmfare Best Short Film Award, 2017. Directed by Aarti Bagdi. Producer : Hamara Movie Productions.

Awards

2019

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR UDNE DO

Best Short Film at the Ahmedabad Children Film Festival
Best Director at the Ahmedabad Children Film Festival
Best Film on Child Abuse at the International FIlm Festival of MP -Special Jury Award
Most Promising Youth Icon Director at the International Film Festival of MP
Merit Award of Awareness at the Awarness Festival, LA, USA
Best Actress by HAK IS - Ministry of Culture of Turkey
2nd Best International Short Film at the HAK IS - Ministry of Culture of Turkey
Recognition by the Vietnam Short Film Festival -Special Mention