Kavitha Lankesh
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Kavitha Lankesh (Kannada: ಕವಿತಾ ಲಂಕೇಶ್) is a renowned filmmaker and director in the Kannada cinema industry.
Lankesh 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 participated in several prestigious International Film Festivals.
[edit] Selected filmography
- Deveeri (1999)1Interantional award/ 2 national award & 9 state awards
- Alemaari (2001)
- Bimba (film) (2002)Best Screenplay award
- Preeti Prema Pranaya (2003)National award for Best regional film & Best story State award
- Malgudi Hindi Tele-films Fresh Stories 2004
- Tananam Tananam (2006)Best Actress Filmfare Award and SICA Award
- Avva( 2008)State award Best supporting actress & Best Story
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