Maneej Premnath was a

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concentrating on

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films.

Career

Premnath started his career as an assistant director and worked for many TV series like '' Ssshhhh...Koi Hai''. His short film '' Who Am I ?'' was India's official entry in the 2008

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. Later he worked as associate of

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and became independent director with the ''

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'' film, '' The Waiting Room'' starring

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Filmography

*'' The Waiting Room'' (2010) *'' Ssshhhh...Koi Hai'' (television series) (as assistant director) *''Who Am I ?'' (2008) (short film)

Death

Unfortunately, Premnath succumbed to brain stroke and the news was a shocker for the industry insiders as he has already signed contract to direct a ''

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'' film scheduled to start in December 2012.

References

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