Sagar Puranik
Sagar Puranik | |
|---|---|
| ಸಾಗರ್ ಪುರಾಣಿಕ್ | |
| Born | Sagar Puranik 27 August 1992 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | PES University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model, Director |
| Years active | 1997 - present |
| Notable work | Ring Road Suma[1] Mahaan Hutatma[2] |
| Father | Suneel Puranik |
| Awards | Special Mention Award in 66th NFA, 2019 |
Sagar Puranik is an Indian film actor who best known for his work in Kannada film industry, National Film Award – Special Mention (non-feature film) award winning director and a model. Sagar made his film debut with Ring Road Suma (2015)[1], which is notable for, it was made by an all-women crew, the first in Kannada language[3][4][2]
Early and personal life
Sagar was born in 1992. He has completed his PU from Jain University, Bengaluru and obtained his degree from PES University, Bengaluru.
Career
Sagar started his acting career when he was 5 years old with Nargund Baba Saheb, a TV serial about freedom fighters from Karnataka and in TV serial Chirasmarane both by Doordarshan. Thereafter, a bi-lingual TV serial, titled Natyarani Shantala directed by G. V. Iyer. He appeared in TV serials titled Rajkumari directed by Shruthi Naidu for Zee Kannada, Anju Mallige in Kasturi Channel, Thangali and Madarangi for Udaya TV directed by B. Suresha, Mahasati for Udaya TV directed by Suneel Puranik. In 2015, Sager acted in the hit film Ring Road Suma. His non-featured short film on Bhagat Singh won Special Mention Award in 66th National Film Awards, 2019[5].
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ring Road Suma | Kiran | Kannada | Priya Belliappa | Film Debut[1][4] |
| 2018 | Mahaan Hutatma | Chandrashekhar Azad | Kannada | Sagar Puranik debut as director | 66th NFA[6] |
| 2019 | Kappu Gulabi † | Chintan | Kannada | Suneel Puranik | Filming[7] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Film | Credits | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 66th National Film Awards | Mahaan Hutatma[2] | Director | Special Mention Award | Won[6] |
References
- ^ a b c "Sagar Puranik will debut in Ring Road Shubha". News ET. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Thirteen recognitions for Kannada at National Awards". News E Times. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ "Prem dances to Sudeep's voice". News Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ a b "Sagar Puranik will debut in Ring Road Shubha". News Times of India. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
- ^ "13 National Awards for Kannada cinema: Winners speaks to TNM". News The News Minute. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "66th National film awards 2019 announced: Complete list of winners". Article. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Nikitha Narayan in her first heroine-centric film Kappu Gulabi". Indian Express News. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
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