K. Praveen Nayak (born 1962) is an Indian film director, in the Kannada film industry.[1]
K. Praveen Nayak | |
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Born | Praveen (1962-04-12) 12 April 1962 (age 60) Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Film director, film producer, screenwriter, photographer |
Years active | 1978–present |
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K. Praveen Nayak was born in 1962 to K. Krishna Nayak and K. Radha Nayak in Mangalore, Karnataka, India.[1]
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]
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]
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.
Year | Film | Role |
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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 |
Year | Film | Notes |
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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] |
Karnataka State Award: Best Book for ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್: ಒಂದು ಬೆಳಕು (Rajkumar: Ondu beLaku), 2012[10]