Marathwada Short Film Competition
Geeta Aggarwal Sharma
Geeta Aggarwal Sharma is a distinguished actress renowned for her compelling performances across television, cinema, and short films. Her notable television credits include Kaala Teeka (Z TV), Meri Yadon Ke Chinar (DD Urdu, directed by Sagar Sarhadi), and Jasoos Vijay (DD National, a BBC production).
In cinema, she has graced critically acclaimed films such as Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra), Chhapaak (directed by Meghna Gulzar), and 12th Fail (directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra). Additionally, her poignant short film performances, including the Filmfare-nominated Chupchaap, underscore her artistic depth and versatility.
Jury Chairperson
Virendra Valsangkar
Virendra Valsangkar is an award-winning Indian filmmaker with over two decades of experience directing and editing documentaries, short films, commercials, and TV programs. Renowned for Vishnupant Damle: The Unsung Hero of Talkies, a National Award-winning biographical docudrama, his works include Disha Swarajyachi (2023), Uru: The Space, and Muktiyog. A former film faculty, he has collaborated with premier institutions like Symbiosis and Amity University.
Jury Member
Mayur Deokar
He has written about movies and literature in various newspapers and digital portals. While working as an arts and culture journalist, he has interviewed various filmmakers, playwrights, and authors. Currently, he works as a media literacy trainer.
Jury Member