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 points of his career. Being from a theatre background, he wrote scripts for plays on stage before working as an associate director with Yograj Bhat.[2]
Independent Filmmaking
Pawan has always been supportive to 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 director
Kumar made is début as a director with the 2011 film Lifeu Ishtene and went on to direct the critically acclaimed film Lucia in 2013.[3] He is currently working on another crowd-funded film C10H14N2, which is at its pre-production stage.[4]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada |
| 2013 | Lucia | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada |
| 2015 | C10H14N2 | Pre-production |
| 2015 | U-Turn | Pre-production[5] |
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mr. Garagasa | ||
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | ||
| 2009 | Manasaare | Dollar | |
| 2009 | Circus | ||
| 2010 | Pancharangi | Lakshman "Lucky" Rao | |
| 2011 | Lifeu Ishtene | Suraj | |
| 2013 | Lucia | Chemist | |
| 2015 | Plus |
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 | |
| 2016 | U Turn | 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.[7]
- Won Audience Award at fourth London Indian Film Festival (2013) for film Lucia.[8]
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/
- ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Its-U-Turn-for-Pawan-as-Nicotine-Waits/2015/11/04/article3112127.ece
- ↑ 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.