Shrikar Madiraju
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Shrikar Madiraju, born 17 July 1975 in Hyderabad, India, is a film director
living in the US.
, India. Shrikar developed an interest in film making at an early age of 12, while watching his parents enact short plays at local social and community clubs.
He has an MBA from the Maharishi University of Management
in the United States.
International Independent Film Festival. The film tackles the situation of immigrants flooding Washington, DC, in 1920, increasing the costs of land much to the dismay of Washington DC’s elite. At times like this, unimaginable things happen in the film such as immigrants were dropping dead like flies and the rumor was that a vampire was on the lose killing these poor victims.
and Irani chai" a collection of nine short stories, inspired by the historical city of Hyderabad, India. In 2003, he also wrote "Cafe Confuxion", a story for an animation film in which, a 60 year old American tourist from Alabama visits a café in Paris, with his wife and two children, after a tiring day of touring the city. Shrikar conducted acting classes and directed plays for the South Asian Theatre Group (STAGE) based in the Washington area.
, directed by Mr. Rituparno Ghosh
, starring Amitabh Bachan. Shrikar is currently working on a film called "G14", which contrasts the values of a religious family with infamous gang members.
Shrikar has written and made all his movies in Washington, DC, and lives in the district as well.
The DownRising, 2004
G14(2008)
Media review on The DownRising
Taking Center Stage
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
living in the US.
Background
Shrikar was raised in Vizag, in Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India. Shrikar developed an interest in film making at an early age of 12, while watching his parents enact short plays at local social and community clubs.
He has an MBA from the Maharishi University of Management
Maharishi University of Management
Maharishi University of Management , formerly known as Maharishi International University, is a non-profit, American university, located in Fairfield, Iowa. It was founded in 1973 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and features a "consciousness-based education" system that includes the practice of the...
in the United States.
Debut
In 2003, Shrikar directed his first short film "Underground", which was selected for the 2004 New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
International Independent Film Festival. The film tackles the situation of immigrants flooding Washington, DC, in 1920, increasing the costs of land much to the dismay of Washington DC’s elite. At times like this, unimaginable things happen in the film such as immigrants were dropping dead like flies and the rumor was that a vampire was on the lose killing these poor victims.
First Feature Film
In 2004, Shrikar directed his first feature film "The DownRising". Based on psychological research and inspired by true events, the film journeys through the inner-workings of a militant terrorist cell operating in Washington, DC.Writing and theatre
In 2003, Shrikar wrote "BiryaniBiryani
Biryani, biriani, or beriani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables. The name is derived from the Persian word beryā which means "fried" or "roasted"....
and Irani chai" a collection of nine short stories, inspired by the historical city of Hyderabad, India. In 2003, he also wrote "Cafe Confuxion", a story for an animation film in which, a 60 year old American tourist from Alabama visits a café in Paris, with his wife and two children, after a tiring day of touring the city. Shrikar conducted acting classes and directed plays for the South Asian Theatre Group (STAGE) based in the Washington area.
Current
Shrikar participated in the making of The Last LearThe Last Lear
The Last Lear is an Indian film, in the English language, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film won the National Award of India for Best Feature Film in English in 2007. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Divya Dutta, Shefali Shah and Jisshu Sengupta. Shefali Shah won the...
, directed by Mr. Rituparno Ghosh
Rituparno Ghosh
Rituparno Ghosh is a Bengali film director. He has won 8 National Film Awards in India and several awards at international film festivals abroad.- Early life and background :...
, starring Amitabh Bachan. Shrikar is currently working on a film called "G14", which contrasts the values of a religious family with infamous gang members.
Shrikar has written and made all his movies in Washington, DC, and lives in the district as well.
Filmography
Underground (2003)The DownRising, 2004
G14(2008)
External links
The Times of India on ShrikarMedia review on The DownRising
Taking Center Stage