Kavitha Lankesh

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Kavitha Lankesh(Kannada:ಕವಿತಾ ಲಂಕೇಶ) is a renowned film maker and director in Kannada cinema industry. She is the younger daughter of well known Kannada writer and journalist P. Lankesh. Kavitha holds a Masters in English Literature from the Bangalore University and a diploma in advertising.

Kavitha started her film career with a documentary on children's nature camp. Deveeri, a movie based on a short story by P. Lankesh, saw her debut as a director. Deveeri won several State, National and International awards, including International Critics Award and the National Debut Director Award for Kavitha Lankesh. Deveeri partcipated in several prestigious International Film Festivals.

[edit] Selected Filmography

  • Deveeri - 1999
  • Alemari - 2001
  • Bimba - 2002
  • Preeti Prema Pranaya - 2003
  • Tananam Tananam - 2006