| Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar | |
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| Born | August 15 Nagathihalli, Mandya district, Karnataka |
| Occupation | Film director, producer and Screenwriter |
| Spouse | Shobha |
| Children | Sihi, Kanasu |
| Website | http://www.nagathihalli.com/ |
Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar (Kannada: ನಾಗತಿಹಳ್ಳಿ ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್) is a Kannada film director. Chandrashekhar, also known as Chandru, has directed about 15 Kannada movies and about 10 Tele-serials. He is also a writer (Novels and short stories) and was a columnist in Kannada weekly Lankesh Patrike.
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Early life
Chandrashekhar was born in a Kannada speaking family in Nagathihalli, a village in Mandya district of Karnataka. His interests were towards Kannada language, Kannada literature and Art right from his childhood.
Education
Chandrashekhar has done his Post Graduation(Master of Arts) in Kannada literature from the Mysore University. He was a recipient of 8 gold medals and 2 cash awards during his education of post graduation.
Personal life
Chandrashekhar is married to Shobha, a Software Engineer in Bangalore. They have two daughters, Sihi (Sweet) and Kanasu (Dream). In an interview, Chandrashekhar had said "Sweet dreams is a very favourite phrase for me. That's the reason I've named my children after this phrase." [1]
Literary works
- Haddugalu
- Nanna Preetiya Huduganige
- Malenadina hudugi, Bayaluseemeya huduga
- Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
- Chukki Chandramara Naadinalli
- Sannidhi
- Ayana
- Akaala
- Prema Katha Samputa
- Valase Hakkiya Haadu
- America! America!!
- Shatamaanadanchinali
Filmography
- Kaadina Benki (1986)
- Sankranti (1988)
- Prathama UshaKirana (1989)
- Udbhava (1990)
- Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
- Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
- Kotreshi Kanasu (1994)
- Urvashi (1995)
- America! America!! (1996)
- Nanna Preetiya Hudugi
- Hoomale
- Superstar
- Paris Pranaya
- Amruthadhaare (2005)
- Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige ((2007))
Television Programs
- Directed telefilm on Suggi (Harvest festival) - Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1991
- Directed telefilm "Karunalu Baa Belake" - On Buddha's life and message, telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1992
- Directed telefilm "Avalokana" - Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1995
- Directed telefilm "Kavya Saurabha" - Telecasted in Bangalore TV station in 1995
- Screenplay and Dialogues for the teleserials "Kaveri", "Vayyaari", "Aranyadallondu Aragini" , "Raaga Lahari"
Mega Serials
Mega serials that were telecasted in Udaya TV
- Pratibimba
- Kaveri
- Bhagya
- Vatara
- Apartment
- Olave Namma Baduku
Awards
- Karnataka State Award in 1986 for Kaadina Benki
- Indian National Award in 1986 for Kaadina Benki as best regional film in Kannada
- Karnataka State Award in 1988 for Sankranthi
- Berkeley Tarangini Award in 1988 for the story of Sankranthi
- Karnataka State Award in 1991 for the story of Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda
- Aryabhata Literature Award in 1995 for the novel Valase hakkiya haadu
External links
References
- ^ http://nagathihallichandru.com/abouthim.html Dauhgters' Names from Official website
