K. Praveen Nayak (born 1962) is an Indian film director, in the Kannada film industry.[1]
K. Praveen Nayak | |
|---|---|
| Born | Praveen 12 April 1962 Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, screenwriter, photographer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Personal life edit
K. Praveen Nayak was born in 1962 to K. Krishna Nayak and K. Radha Nayak in Mangalore, Karnataka, India.[1]
Career edit
Praveen started his career in photography, but moved to directing soon thereafter, directing many Kannada movies.[2] More recently he has also directed a short film entitled Twitter Loka.[3]
Books edit
K. Praveen Nayak, was close aid of the actor Dr. Rajkumar has written book on the legend "Rajkumar: Ondu beLaku"[4][5][6] He also published a condensed version of the book as "Rajkumar: Ondu beLaku"[7] Praveen has also penned another book in English on the veteran actor "Rajkumar: A Journey with the legend".[2][5][8][9]
Television edit
Praveen was an anchor for Doordarshan. He has also directed a popular serial Shri Ramakrishna Parahamsa telecasted in Doordarshan.[10] In this serial, Praveen also acted as Ramakrishna.
Filmography edit
Acting edit
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Aakasmika | Sub Inspector, colleague of lead role |
| 1994 | Shhh! | Heroine's brother, Krishna |
| 1999 | Z | Director, friend of heroine |
| 2001 | Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Hero's friend, Nayak |
| 2003 | Meese Chiguridaaga | moralizer, song Cheluve Cheluvendu |
| 2004 | Bisi Bisi | Ramesh's Friend |
| 2006 | Raama Shaama Bhaams | Guest Appearance |
Direction edit
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Z | Prakash Rai and Prema in the lead role |
| 2001 | Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Ramesh Aravind, Isha Koppikar and Anu Prabhakar[3][10][11] |
| 2003 | Meese Chiguridaaga | Tejas in the lead role[2][3][12][13] |
| 2017 | Shankra | Srinagar Kitty in the lead role[2][3][10][12][14][15] |
| 2017 | Love Jihad | [3] |
Awards edit
Karnataka State Award: Best Book for ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್: ಒಂದು ಬೆಳಕು (Rajkumar: Ondu beLaku), 2012[10]
References edit
- ^ a b "Praveen Nayak Biography". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Praveen Nayak to direct Kitty in Shankra". The Times of India. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "A short satire film on Twitter". The Hindu. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ Nayak, Praveen K. (2011). ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್: ಒಂದು ಬೆಳಕು [Rajkumar: A Light] (in Kannada). Bangalore, India: Zoom 2 Publication. p. 1000.
- ^ a b "80 works, and there's more to him". The Hindu. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "The human side of a lofty icon". The Hindu. 11 April 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ Nayak, Praveen K. (2013). ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್: ಒಂದು ಬೆಳಕು [Rajkumar: A Light] (in Kannada). Bangalore, India: Zoom 2 Publication. p. 270.
- ^ Nayak, Praveen K. (2013). Rajkumar: A Journey with the legend. Bangalore, India: Zoom 2 Publication. p. 200.
- ^ "BOOK ON DR RAJ IN KANNADA AND ENGLISH BY PRAVEEN NAYAK". chitratara.com. 13 April 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d "It is Praveen Shankra". indiaglitz.com. 17 March 2014. Archived from the original on 19 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Ishaa Koppikar Biography". bollywoodmdb.com. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ a b "PRAVEEN NAYAK TO DIRECT SHANKRA". chitraloka.com. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Meese Chiguridaga – teenage love story film". viggy.com. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Praveen Nayak's 'Shankra'". chitraloka.com. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "'SHANKRA' PRAVEEN NAYAK BACK". cinecircle.in. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2017.