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About
Indian Kannada screenwriter, director, and actor known for his directorial work on such films as Lifeu Ishtene and Lucia. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the 2010 romantic comedy Pancharangi.
Before Fame
His early acting credits include roles in such films as Mr. Garagasa and Inthi Ninna Preethiya.
Trivia
He won various awards for his work, including a 2013 London Indian Film Festival Audience Award.
Family Life
He married Sowmya Jaganmurthy.
Associated With
He and Mani Ratnam both had careers as Indian filmmakers.