Manish Acharya
| Manish Acharya | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1967 |
| Died | December 4, 2010 (aged 43) Matheran, Maharashtra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film Director and Actor |
Manish Acharya (June 14, 1967 - December 4, 2010) was an Indian film director and actor. Acharya was best known for Loins of Punjab Presents, which marked Acharya's debut as a film director.[1] Loins of Punjab Presents, which was released in 2007, starred Shabana Azmi.[1] His other film credits include a cameo as himself in the 2009 film, Luck by Chance and as narrator in Sita Sings the Blues.[1]
Acharya received a bachelor's degree from Grinnell College in physics in 1989. [2] [3]Acharya received a Master of Science from Iowa State in Industrial Relations. [2] He then obtained a Master of Fine Arts in film directing from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.[1]
Acharya suffered a fall from a horse on December 4, 2010, in Matheran, Maharashtra.[1] He was taken to a hospital in Matheran, where he was pronounced dead from head injuries.[1] Acharya's funeral services took place at the Chandanwadi crematorium in south Mumbai.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Manish Acharya dies after falling off a horse". Press Trust of India (NDTV). 2010-12-05. http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?ID=ENTEN20100162222&keyword=bollywood&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
- ^ a b http://www.facebook.com/manish.acharya?sk=info
- ^ http://loggia.grinnell.edu/page.aspx?pid=818
