Guruprasad
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Guruprasad | |
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| Born | Guruprasada Ramachandra Sharma 2 November 1972 Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Died | (aged 52) Madanaiyakanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, writer, producer, actor, author,anchor |
| Years active | 2006–2024 |
| Spouse | 2 |
| Children | 2 |
Guruprasad (2 November 1972 – October 2024) was an Indian film director and actor in the Kannada film industry. His debut as a director was the 2006 film Mata which became a cult hit and his second film as a director is Eddelu Manjunatha.[1] Both films did receive positive reviews and were considered for many award categories. He was known for portraying satire in a realistic way on screen.[2]
Guruprasad was found dead by a suspected suicide by hanging at his home in Madanayakanahalli, Bangalore, on 3 November 2024. Authorities said that he probably died between 31 October and 1 November, as his body was partially decomposed.[3][4][5][6][7]
Filmography
[edit]As a director
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mata | Debut Feature | |
| 2009 | Eddelu Manjunatha | • Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay | |
| 2013 | Director's Special | ||
| 2017 | Eradane Sala | ||
| 2024 | Ranganayaka | ||
| TBA | † Ademaa | Filming | [8] |
As an actor
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Mata | |
| 2009 | Eddelu Manjunatha | Police Officer |
| 2010 | Mylari | |
| 2011 | Kal Manja | |
| 2011 | Hudugaru | Lawyer |
| 2013 | Director's Special | Director |
| 2013 | Whistle | |
| 2014 | Karodpathi | Kotilinga |
| 2016 | Jigarthanda | |
| 2018 | Ananthu Vs Nusrath | G.P. |
| 2020 | Kushka | Gangster |
| 2021 | Badava Rascal | Poojari |
| 2022 | Body God | Puttanna |
| Mata |
As dialogue writer
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hudugaru | |
| 2013 | Whistle | |
| 2014 | Super Ranga |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Life Super Guru | Judge/Host | ETV Kannada | |
| 2014 | Thaka Dhimi Tha Dancing Star | Judge | ETV Kannada | |
| 2014 | Bigg Boss Kannada 2 | Wildcard Contestant | Star Suvarna | [9][10][11] |
| 2015 | Putani Pantru Season 2 | Judge | Star Suvarna | |
| 2016 | Dance Karnataka Dance | Judge | Zee Kannada | |
| 2017–2018 | Barjari Comedy | Judge | Star Suvarna | [12] |
Awards
[edit]- 2010 – Best Director for Eddelu Manjunatha at the Filmfare Awards[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Director Guruprasad signs his third film!". 7 May 2013. Archived from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
- ^ "Guruprasad relaunches directors special". www.southscope.in. Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
- ^ "EState-award winning Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad dies by suicide". The Hindu.
- ^ "Kannada film director Guru Prasad found dead in suspected suicide in Bengaluru". Indian Express.
- ^ "'Mata' director Guruprasad suicide: What we know so far as 'debt-ridden' artist passes away at Madanayakanahalli apartment". The Week.
- ^ "Decomposed Body Of Kannada Director Guruprasad Found At Bengaluru Flat". NDTV.com. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Service, Express News (8 November 2024). "Kannada film director Guruprasad found hanging in Bengaluru". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Guruprasad Adema starts, shoot in graveyard". India Glitz. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ "Will Guruprasad be able to survive Bigg Boss?". Times of India. TNN. 27 July 2014. Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Bigg Boss: Guruprasad protests for getting tortured". Times of India. TNN. 6 August 2014. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Neethu's fight with Guruprasad turns ugly". Times of India. TNN. 4 September 2014. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Bharjari Comedy in Suvarna". India Glitz. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (9 August 2010). "Ganesh, Radhika Pandit bag Filmfare Awards". Oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
External links
[edit]- Guruprasad at IMDb
- Guruprasad save Rs 2 lakhs by not drinking
- Guruprasad-relaunches-directors-special
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