Find Nagesh Kukunoor Latest News, Videos & Pictures on Nagesh Kukunoor and see latest updates, news, information from NDTV.COM. Director Nagesh Kukunoor said, “The Double Life of Ramalinga Raju has been an interesting read and I am delighted to be a part of this visionary project. It had a budget of Rs. Is Ott becoming a political playground for Bollywood filmmakers? Nagesh Kukunoor’s drama. "I like to cast characters who are close to me. No wonder Nagesh’s movies manage to sway the audience with its ultimate magic. Writers-directors Nagesh Kukunoor, Rohit C. Banawlikar peel off layers after layers of subterfuge to reveal a system of governance that thrives on corruption and deception. Get the list of Nagesh Kukunoor's upcoming movies for 2021 and 2022. [4] In contrast to his earlier work, it had a budget of ₹21 million (US$290,000) and featured established actors including Naseeruddin Shah, Juhi Chawla and Jackie Shroff.[16][17]. Nagesh Kukunoor attended Osmania University in Hyderabad, India and received his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. [12], He invested the money he made from his engineering career in USA in producing the 1998 movie Hyderabad Blues. Meera (Ayesha Takia), a young woman who becomes a widow shortly after marriage, is trapped by tradition. [5], In 2006, he garnered the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues, for directing Iqbal. Director Nagesh Kukunoor took everyone by surprise when he announced that he’s making a Telugu film, last year. In 2006, Nagesh Kukunoor wrote and directed Dor, a drama film featuring Ayesha Takia, Gul Panag and Shreyas Talpade as the lead actors. One of Indian cinema’s finest directors, Nagesh Kukunoor turned 54on Tuesday. The movie received rave reviews. Hyderabad Blues is a 1998 Indian drama film written, directed, and produced by Nagesh Kukunoor. In 2014, he received the Mercedes Benz Audience Award, for Best Narrative at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for Lakshmi. The Grand Prix, for the best feature-length film, and Special Mention for the Best Feature Film by The Children's Jury for Generation Kplus, Audience Award for best film at the Peachtree International Film Festival in, Audience Award for best film at the Rhode Island International Film Festival –, Best Film - Mercedes Benz Audience Award, for Best Narrative at the, The Grand Prix, for the best feature-length film - at the, Special Mention for the Best Feature Film by The Children's Jury for Generation Kplus at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival, Best Film Award in the main category-Children's Feature Film Competition-, Best Film Award - at the Montreal International Children's Film Festival (FIFEM), Teacher's Achievement Award for Creative and Performing Arts – 2002, This page was last edited on 25 April 2021, at 04:18. Check out the release date, story, cast and crew of all upcoming movies of Nagesh Kukunoor at Filmibeat. Nagesh Kukunoor describes filmmaking as a test of certainty and conviction of a person because he feels making movies is a "long solo" journey, and … The director channels his emotions with ease and utmost mastery. [6] In 2015 he directed the road movie, Dhanak, which won the Crystal Bear Grand Prix for Best Children's Film, and Special Mention for the Best Feature Film by The Children's Jury for Generation Kplus at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival. 1.7 million (roughly equivalent to US$40,000) and was shot in 17 days. Writer/Director Nagesh Kukunoor is also pretty good in his small role as a supporting actor. He is known for his works in parallel cinema, such as Hyderabad Blues (1998), Rockford (1999), Iqbal (2005), Dor (2006), Aashayein (2010), Lakshmi (2014), and Dhanak (2016). 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Nagesh Kukunoor Naidu (born 30 March 1967) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Hindi films. The story concerns two women become linked by a sole catastrophe. Nagesh Kukunoor I'm terrified: Nagesh Kukunoor on his Telugu directorial debut "The idea of this film has been with me for about 20 years. Here's our roundup of the best new series of the year so far, and where to watch them. Nagesh Kukunoor is a prominent Indian movie director. He invested the money he made from his engineering career in USA in producing the 1998 movie Hyderabad Blues. It has been a wonderful experience collaborating with Applause Entertainment during City of Dreams and I now look forward to once again embark on a new journey – this time with a riveting biopic thriller.” Popularly known for his works in parallel cinema, Kukunoor has directed films like Hyderabad Blues (1998), Rockford (1999), 3 Deewarein (2003), Iqbal (2005), Dor (2006), and Dhanak (2016). 1.7 million (roughly equivalent to US$40,000) and was shot in 17 days. He directed and acted in the movie. It was, however, his film Iqbal featuring Shreyas Talpade and Naseeruddin Shah, which won him a lot of critical acclaim and recognition for the simple yet heart rending script by Nagesh and the acting by all actors. Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is proud that in his journey of more than 20 years, he has stuck to his movie making conviction, never succumbing to mainstream pressure. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the United States in 1988, and completed his Master's degree in Environmental Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. Another masterpiece from Kukunoor's artsy mind, Dor is one of the most poignant films in the parallel cinema. I was once an environmental consultant. The movie revolves around his visit home after 12 years in the USA and his resulting culture shock.