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B. Suresha

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B. Suresha
Born (1962-08-26) 26 August 1962 (age 62)
Chandragiri, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesB. Suresh
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
  • screenwriter
  • actor
Years active1977–present
Spouse
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(m. 1992)​
ChildrenChandana Nag

B. Suresha is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor who works in Kannada-language films. He is known for directing the films Artha (2003) and Puttakkana Highway (2011).

Career

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B. Suresha made his debut as a child actor with Ghatashraddha (1977) before working with Shankar Nag as an assistant director on several ventures including Accident (1985) and Malgudi Days (1986).[1] He worked as a script writer notably collaborating with Ravichandran in 1993.[1] He also worked as a television serial director and worked on Hosa Hejje (1991),[2] Sadhane on Doordarshan and Naaku Thanthi.[1] He made his directorial debut with Tapori[3] and went on to work on several films including Puttakkana Highway (2011).[4][5] In 2008, he returned to acting with Slum Bala.[6] In 2016, his film Devara Naadalli based on a Times of India article released.[7] That same year, he announced the launch of a new entertainment channel called Rangoli.[8] 2017 saw the release of Uppina Kagada, which was about the journey of a young girl searching for her father.[9] As an actor, he has worked on K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) and Ananthu vs Nusrath (2018).[1] Outside of films, he has also written books.[10]

Personal life

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He married Shylaja Nag in 1992; he had previously worked with her during the play Macbeth in 1988.[1] They manage a production studio named Media House.[1] The studio has produced several films namely Naanu Nanna Kanasu (2010),[11] Sakkare (2013), and Yajamana (2019).[12][13]

Filmography

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As a director, producer, writer
Year Film Director Producer Writer Notes
1988 Mithileya Seetheyaru No No Yes dialogues only
1992 Harakeya Kuri No No Yes dialogues only
1997 Thayavva No No Yes dialogues only
2002 Tapori Yes No Yes
2002 Artha Yes No Yes
2010 Naanu Nanna Kanasu No Yes No
2011 Puttakkana Highway Yes No Yes dialogues only
2013 Sakkare No Yes No
2016 Devara Naadalli Yes Yes Yes
2017 Uppina Kagada Yes Yes Yes
2019 Yajamana No Yes No
2023 Kranti No Yes No
As an actor

Television

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As director
  • Hosa Hejje (1991)
  • Sadhane
  • Naaku Thanthi

Awards and nominations

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Work Award Category Result Ref.
Shaapurada Seeningi Satya Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award 1996 Play Won
Artha Karnataka State Film Awards 2002–03 Best Director Won [16]
Best First Film Won
Puttakkana Highway 58th National Film Awards Best Feature Film in Kannada Won [17]
Act 1978 9th SIIMA Awards Best Supporting Actor Won [18]
67th Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor Won [19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "B Suresha: I learnt all about cinema on the sets". Deccan Herald. July 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Directors TN Seetharam and B Suresha mourn the death of actor Siddharaj Kalyankar - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ^ Srinivasa, Srikanth (28 April 2002). "From Sadhane to Tapori". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 May 2002. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Kannada scores four at national awards". The New Indian Express.
  5. ^ "'Puttakkana Highway' made more for artistic satisfaction: director". The Hindu. June 19, 2011 – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. ^ "Review: Slum Bala". Rediff.
  7. ^ "B Suresha's next film inspired from TOI article - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ^ "B Suresha to launch new channel - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. ^ "B Suresha's next is set around Mangaluru again - Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. ^ Govind, Ranjani (September 20, 2015). "K.S. Bhagawan, four others chosen for Sahitya Academy award". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  11. ^ "Prakash Raj to direct Abhiyum Naanum in Kannada". Rediff.
  12. ^ "Darshan's 51st movie produced by B Suresha - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ^ "Yajamana tailor-made for Darshan: Shylaja Nag". The New Indian Express.
  14. ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira (7 April 2010). "Triple treat for Kannada moviegoers". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  15. ^ SM, Shashiprasad (22 November 2016). "Movie review 'Badmaash': A badmash' experience". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Karnataka State Film Awards 2002-2003 announced - Artha of B. Suresh bagged the Best Film Award". Viggy.
  17. ^ "58th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals.
  18. ^ "Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners". The News Minute. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  19. ^ "67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". Filmfare. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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