| Vasant Narkar | |
| Birth Place: | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Parents: | Dattatrey Narkar Sulochna Narkar |
| Occupation: | Film director, writer |
Vasant Narkar is an Indian film and documentary director and writer. His work as a filmmaker includes the films The Lady Dabang, Odhani and Dikro Maro Vahal No Varasdaar.
Narkar was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to a family from Maharashtra. As he grew up in Gujarat, his schooling was in Gujarati.[1] Narkar was interested in becoming an actor when he was in 7th standard at school and enrolled in a college where there was a drama club.
Narkar has been in the Gujarati film industry for thirty years as an actor, writer, director and producer.[2] In 2014 Narkar's movie The Lady Dabang was centred around its female lead, played by Gujarati actress Hemangini Kaj.[3] In July 2015 the action comedy movie was directed by Narkar and produced by Shailesh Shah.[4] In 2016 Narkar directed 3 November, his first film in Hindi.[1]
| Year | Title | Language | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3rd November | Writer and director | ||
| 2015 | Dikro Maro Vahal No Varasdar | Director | ||
| 2014 | The Lady Dabang | Gujarati | Director | |
| 2014 | Odhani | Gujarati | Director[5] | |
| 2012 | Boss Pappu Paas Thai Gayo | Gujarati | Editor, writer and director | |
| 2008 | Shiv Vivha | Gujarati | Director |
| Title | Episode | Channel | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaki No 1 | 26 | Chief assistant director and writer | ||
| Umber | 39 | DD Girnar | Director and editor | |
| Amaru Kaun? | 26 | DD Girnar | Director and editor | |
| Satkatha | 13 | DD Girnar | Director and editor | |
| AA Te Keva Sasu Vahu? | 26 | DD Girnar | Director and editor | |
| Nidar Thai Leader | 39 | DD Girnar | Director and editor | |
| Sambandho Sagar Paar Na | 13 | DD Girnar | Director and editor | |
| Bakulnu Bakhadjantar | 30 | DD Girnar | Writer and director | |
| Vahali Baa | 30 | Not Released | Writer, editor and director |
| Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Vikruti | Writer, actor and producer | |
| Chhinna- Bhinna | Writer, actor and director | |
| Kheta To Kahevai Gayu | Writer, actor, director and producer | |
| Take it Easy | Actor and director | |
| Love Ma Lbw | Writer and director | |
| Mane Parnavo Ek Chhokri | Director | |
| Dikra De Taali | Director |