Pawan Kumar (director)
| Pawan Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 October 1982 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Director, screenwriter and actor |
| Spouse(s) | Sowmya Jaganmurthy |
| Children | Lucy |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Pawan Kumar (Kannada: ಪವನ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, born 29 October 1982) is a film director, actor and screenwriter in the Kannada film industry.[1] He is well known for the films Manasaare, Pancharangi, his directorial debut Lifeu Ishtene and the 2013 psychological thriller Lucia became one of the biggest turning point of his career. Being from a theater background, he used to write scripts for plays on stage before working as an associate director with Yograj Bhat.[2]
Independent Filmmaking
Pawan has always been supportive for young film makers by giving them a chance to showcase their talents in the industry. Contact Pawan on social sites to participate in his film workshops
Filmography
As a director
He debuted as a director with the 2011 hit Kannada romantic comedy film Lifeu Ishtene and went on to direct the critically acclaimed film called Lucia in 2013.[3] He is working on another crowdfunded movie called C10H14N2 which is under funding stage.[4]
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Kannada | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Director - Kannada |
| 2013 | Lucia | Kannada | Winner - Filmfare Award for Best Director - Kannada |
As an Actor
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mr. Garagasa | Dinesh Baboo | |
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Duniya Soori | Acted in a negative character |
| 2009 | Manasaare | Yograj Bhat | Acted as a lunatic engineer |
| 2009 | Circus | Dayal Padmanabhan | Acted as Hero's Friend |
| 2010 | Pancharangi | Yograj Bhat | Acted as Software Engineer returned from US |
| 2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Pawan Kumar | Acted as Suraj |
| 2013 | Lucia | Pawan Kumar | Acted as Chemist/scientist |
As a Story/Screenplay Writer
| Year | Film | Director | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Manasaare | Yograj Bhat | ||
| 2010 | Pancharangi | Yograj Bhat | ||
| 2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Pawan Kumar | ||
| 2013 | Lucia | Pawan Kumar | ||
| 2014 | C10H14N2 | Pawan Kumar | Up-coming | |
Awards and Recognitions in Theatre and Films
- Young Performing Arts Entrepreneur 2009 (India finalist) by British Council
- Osians Indian Talent Campus 2007
- Ability Foundation Short Films 2007 (Finalist)
- Indian Young Achiever 2006 (Finalist)
- 101 Genesis Film Project 2006 (Finalist)
- Best Actor Thespo 2002
- Best Creative Direction for Times Playfest
- Young Creative Entrepreneur 2012 Indian Winner, by British Council
- Best Director for Lifeu Ishtene.[6]
- Won Audience Award at fourth London Indian Film Festival (2013) for film Lucia.[7]
References
- ↑ Pawan Kumar says 'move on' with Lifeu Ishtene
- ↑ Kannada Movie: Pawan Hailed Asst Directors Grow - Jayanth Kaikini
- ↑ Deccan Chronicle - Forget the formula: Pawan Kumar
- ↑ http://www.c10h14n2thefilm.com/
- ↑ Pawantheactor.com - Biography
- ↑ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011". 21 June 2012.
- ↑ PTI (29 July 2013). "Kannada film Lucia wins at London Indian Film Festival". TheHindustan Times. Retrieved 3 November 2013.