Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is an Indian director, actor, screenwriter and a lyricist who predominantly works in

Kannada Cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed ...

. He made his film debut as a screenplay writer in ''Kadina Benki'' (1986) which won the

National Film Award for Best Feature Film The National Award for Best Feature Film is one of the categories in the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. It is one of sev ...

and the Karnataka State Award. His directorial debut was ''

Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda ''Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda'' (Kannada:''ಉಂಡೂ ಹೋದ ಕೊಂಡೂ ಹೋದ'') is a 1992 Indian Kannada-language satirical film directed and written by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, making his debut in film direction. The film stars Ana ...

'' (1991) for which he won the

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story Karnataka State Film Award for Best Story is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honors Kannada language films. Superlative winners Award winners The following is ...

. Three of his films, ''

Kotreshi Kanasu ''Kotreshi Kanasu'' ( kn, ಕೊಟ್ರೇಶಿ ಕನಸು, ''Dream of Kotreshi'') is a 1994 Indian Kannada language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar starring Vijay Raghavendra and Karibasavaiah. The film won two National Film ...

'' (1994), ''

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'' (1996) and ''

Hoomale ''Hoomale'' () is a 1998 Indian Kannada language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and written by Ramesh Aravind. The film, besides Ramesh, stars Suman Nagarkar, H. G. Dattatreya, Sorat Ashwath and B. V. Radha in prominent roles. Pro ...

'' (1998) have won

National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several ...

Career

Filmography

Telefilms

* Directed telefilm on Suggi (Harvest festival) – Telecasted in

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TV station in 1991 * Directed telefilm "Karunalu Baa Belake" – On

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's life and message, telecasted in

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 telecast in Udaya TV * ''Pratibimba'' * ''Kaveri'' * ''Bhagya'' * ''Apartment'' * ''Olave Namma Baduku'' * ''Vataara''

Awards

;

National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ...

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: Best Feature Film in Kannada — ''

'' *

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: Best Feature Film in Kannada — ''

'' *

1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The '' Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently ...

: Best Feature Film in Kannada — ''

'' ;

Karnataka State Film Awards Karnataka State Film Awards are the most notable and prestigious film awards given for Kannada film industry in Karnataka, India. These are considered the highest awards for Kannada language films. They are given annually by the Government ...

* 1988–89: Best Story Writer — ''Sankranthi'' * 1991–92: Best Story Writer — ''

'' * 1994–95: Special Film of Social Concern — ''Kotreshi Kanasu'' * 1996–97: First Best Film — ''America America'' * 1996–97: Best Story Writer — ''America America'' * 1998–99: Second Best Film — ''Hoomale'' * 2002–03: Best Lyricist — ''

Paris Pranaya ''Paris Pranaya'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed and written by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. The film stars newcomers Raghu Mukherjee and Minal Patil in the lead role whilst Rajesh, Tara and Sharath Lohitashwa ...

'' * 2005–06: Third Best Film — ''

Amrithadhare ''Amruthadhare'' is a 2005 Kannada-language film directed and co-produced by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar and written by actor Ramesh Aravind. The film was released on 7 October 2005 starring Ramya and Dhyan in lead roles. The music was composed ...

'' * 2007–08: Third Best Film — ''

Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige ''Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige'' (), is a 2007 Kannada-language film directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar starring Vishnuvardhan (actor), Vishnuvardhan. The film depicts the challenges faced by the people living in rural areas of India.http:// ...

'' * 2015:

Puttanna Kanagal Award The following is the list of Award winners for the Karnataka State Puttanna Kanagal award. Kanagal was among the front runners in Kannada cinema's most successful film directors. In his memory and honor, this award is presented to the directors ...

;

Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the Filmfare magazine of The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry encompassing ...

2001 The September 11 attacks against the United States by Al-Qaeda, which Casualties of the September 11 attacks, killed 2,977 people and instigated the global war on terror, were a defining event of 2001. The United States led a Participants in ...

: Best Director – Kannada — ''

Nanna Preethiya Hudugi ''Nanna Preethiya Hudugi'' () is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romance film directed and written by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. It stars newcomers Dhyan and Deepali in lead roles and actors such as Lokesh, Bhavya and Suresh Heblikar in other p ...

'' *

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: Best Film – Kannada — ''Paris Pranaya''

Tent Cinema Film School

Dr. Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar along with his wife Shobha Chandrasekhar runs a prominent film school in Bangalore calle
Tent Cinema
that trains budding actors, directors, filmmakers and film technicians. Apart from him, the faculty includes senior members of the Kannada Film Industry.

References

External links

Official Website of Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar

Nagathihalli back to roots

Official Website of Nagathihalli Film School
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