V. Somashekhar, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

V. Somashekhar

Indian film director

Date of Birth: 27-Jul-1937

Date of Death: 22-Aug-2003

Profession: screenwriter, film director, film producer

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About V. Somashekhar

  • Venkatappa Somashekhar (27 July 1937 – 22 August 2003) was an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter in Kannada and Malayalam cinema.
  • In 40 years of his career as a director, he directed 49 films, including commercial successes such as Premada Kanike (1976), Shankar Guru (1978), Seetharamu (1979) and Chakravyuha (1983). Widely known for action-oriented movies, he was much sought as a hit-machine.Following his directorial career, he worked as the President of Kannada Film Directors Association.
  • Recognizing his contribution to Kannada cinema, he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award in 2001.

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