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Film director, writer, producer, actor, author,anchor
2006–2024
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 Template:Lang which became a cult hit and his second film as a director was Template:Lang.[1] Both films received 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
As a director
| Template:Dagger | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Template:Lang | Debut Feature | |
| 2009 | Template:Lang | Template:•Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay | |
| 2013 | Director's Special | ||
| 2017 | Eradane Sala | ||
| 2024 | Ranganayaka | ||
| 2025 | Eddelu Manjunatha 2 | ||
| TBA | Template:Dagger Ademaa | Filming | [8] |
As an actor
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Template:Lang |
Dhritarashtra |
| 2009 | Template:Lang | Police Officer |
| 2010 | Mylari | |
| 2011 | Kal Manja | Director |
| 2011 | Hudugaru | Lawyer |
| 2013 | Director's Special | Director |
| 2013 | Whistle | |
| 2014 | Karodpathi | Kotilinga |
| 2016 | Jigarthanda | Show Judge |
| 2018 | Ananthu Vs Nusrath | G.P. |
| 2020 | Kushka | Gangster |
| 2021 | Badava Rascal | Poojari |
| 2022 | Body God | Puttanna |
| Mata | ||
| 2024 | UI | |
| 2025 | Eddelu Manjunatha 2 |
As dialogue writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hudugaru | |
| 2013 | Whistle | |
| 2014 | Super Ranga |
Television
| 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
- 2010 – Best Director for Template:Lang at the Filmfare Awards[13]
References
- ↑ Director Guruprasad signs his third film!(7 May 2013). Retrieved 30 May 2013.
- ↑ Guruprasad relaunches directors special. www.southscope.in. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
- ↑ EState-award winning Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad dies by suicide(3 November 2024).
- ↑ Kannada film director Guru Prasad found dead in suspected suicide in Bengaluru. Indian Express(4 November 2024).
- ↑ '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.
- ↑ Kannada film director Guruprasad found hanging in Bengaluru, Service, Express News. The New Indian Express(8 November 2024). Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ↑ Guruprasad Adema starts, shoot in graveyard. India Glitz.
- ↑ Will Guruprasad be able to survive Bigg Boss?(27 July 2014).
- ↑ Bigg Boss: Guruprasad protests for getting tortured(6 August 2014).
- ↑ Neethu's fight with Guruprasad turns ugly(4 September 2014).
- ↑ Bharjari Comedy in Suvarna. India Glitz. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ↑ Ganesh, Radhika Pandit bag Filmfare Awards(9 August 2010). Retrieved 23 July 2012.
External links
- Template:IMDb name
- Guruprasad save Rs 2 lakhs by not drinking
- Guruprasad-relaunches-directors-special
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