Shyamaprasad
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Shyamaprasad is an India
n film director
. Directing highly acclaimed and complex films such as Agnisakshi, Akale
, Ore Kadal
and Elektra
, he has won several state, national and international film awards.
in 1989 and did his Master in Media Production at the Hull University, England
. He imbibed the learning received as an intern at the BBC
and Channel 4
, to Indian television and redefined the parameters of telefilms and documentaries in Malayalam Television with Doordarshan
programmes. He continues to push the frontiers of television in his creative role as President, Programming, Amrita Television.
He is the son of BJP leader and former MP O RajaGopal. He is married to Sheeba and has two kids.Currently residing in Trivandrum.
His features for TV and cinema have won him several national and state awards. Agnisakshi
and Akale
had been adjudged the best regional cinema films of the nation in 1998 and 2004. These films also received as many as nine state awards in all major technical categories including the Best Director.
For television, he has adapted the works of Anton Chekhov
(Vivahalochana); Albert Camus
(The Just); Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
(Viswavikhyathamaya Mookku); Madhavikkutty
(Venalinte Ozhivu); N Mohanan (Peruvazhiyile Kariyilakal); Sarah Joseph (Nilavariyunnu), N. P. Mohammed
(Ullurukkam) and K. Radhakrishnan
(Shamanathalam). He was awarded the Best Television Director prize for the year 1993, 1994, and 1996.
His films had been showcased in several prestigious film festivals such as Karlovy Vary
, Tokyo
, Cairo
, Brisbane
, Benodet, Tehran
, Florence, and Fukuoka.
As a mark of the respect for his talent and experience in the visual media Shyamaprasad had been invited to serve twice as the jury of the National Film Awards
. His latest production Ore Kadal, based on a Bengali
novel by Sunil Gangopadhyay
, had an enthusiastic reception by the popular audience in Kerala
and was chosen as the inaugural film of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India
2007.
In 2009, he won his third National Award, this time for Ore Kadal
.
His youth film Ritu
(Seasons) released in early August 2009 and was received well by mainstream audience as well as lovers of middle cinema. Film critics have rated rated it high for its novel concept and its direction.
Elektra
, a psychosensual drama starring Manisha Koirala
, Prakash Raj
and Nayanthara is awaiting release this winter. He is currently pre-producing his next feature ARIKE
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film director
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:...
. Directing highly acclaimed and complex films such as Agnisakshi, Akale
Akale
Akale is a 2004 Malayalam film by Shyamaprasad, inspired by the American classic play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. The movie stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela and Geetu Mohandas in lead roles.-Plot:...
, Ore Kadal
Ore Kadal
Ore Kadal is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra martial relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife...
and Elektra
Elektra (2010 film)
Elektra is a 2010 Malayalam psychological drama film co-written and directed by Shyamaprasad, starring Nayantara, Manisha Koirala, Prakash Raj, Biju Menon and Skanda Ashok. It was produced by N. B...
, he has won several state, national and international film awards.
Biography
After completing his degree in Theatre Arts from the School of Drama, Calicut University, Shyamaprasad received the Commonwealth ScholarshipCommonwealth Scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan is an international programme under which Commonwealth governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries.-History:...
in 1989 and did his Master in Media Production at the Hull University, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. He imbibed the learning received as an intern at the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
and Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
, to Indian television and redefined the parameters of telefilms and documentaries in Malayalam Television with Doordarshan
DoorDarshan
Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
programmes. He continues to push the frontiers of television in his creative role as President, Programming, Amrita Television.
He is the son of BJP leader and former MP O RajaGopal. He is married to Sheeba and has two kids.Currently residing in Trivandrum.
His features for TV and cinema have won him several national and state awards. Agnisakshi
Agnisakshi (1998 film)
Agnisakshi is a 1999 Malayalam film directed by Shyamaprasad based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Lalithambika Antharjanam. The film premiered at the Soorya Festival on 14 September 1998. It stars Rajit Kapur, Sobhana, Srividya, Praveena, Madhupal and Madambu Kunhukuttan...
and Akale
Akale
Akale is a 2004 Malayalam film by Shyamaprasad, inspired by the American classic play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. The movie stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela and Geetu Mohandas in lead roles.-Plot:...
had been adjudged the best regional cinema films of the nation in 1998 and 2004. These films also received as many as nine state awards in all major technical categories including the Best Director.
For television, he has adapted the works of Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian physician, dramatist and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics...
(Vivahalochana); Albert Camus
Albert Camus
Albert Camus was a French author, journalist, and key philosopher of the 20th century. In 1949, Camus founded the Group for International Liaisons within the Revolutionary Union Movement, which was opposed to some tendencies of the Surrealist movement of André Breton.Camus was awarded the 1957...
(The Just); Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a Malayalam fiction writer from the state of Kerala in India. He was a humanist, freedom fighter, novelist and short story writer. He is noted for his pathbreaking, disarmingly down-to-earth style of writing that made him equally popular among literary critics as well...
(Viswavikhyathamaya Mookku); Madhavikkutty
Kamala Das
Kamala Suraiyya was a major Indian English poet and literateur and at the same time a leading Malayalam author from Kerala state, South India...
(Venalinte Ozhivu); N Mohanan (Peruvazhiyile Kariyilakal); Sarah Joseph (Nilavariyunnu), N. P. Mohammed
N. P. Mohammed
N. P. Mohammed , popularly known by his initials N.P., was a well known Malayalam novelist and short story writer from Kerala state, South India. He, along with his contemporaries like M. T. Vasudevan Nair, O. V. Vijayan, Kakkanadan, and Kamala Das ushered in a modernist movement in Malayalam...
(Ullurukkam) and K. Radhakrishnan
K. Radhakrishnan
K. Radhakrishnan may refer to:*K. Radhakrishnan , Indian space scientist*K. Radhakrishnan , Indian carrom player*K. Radhakrishnan , Chief engineer of Kerala State Electricity Board...
(Shamanathalam). He was awarded the Best Television Director prize for the year 1993, 1994, and 1996.
His films had been showcased in several prestigious film festivals such as Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is a film festival held annually in July in Karlovy Vary , Czech Republic. The Karlovy Vary Festival gained worldwide recognition over the past years and has become one of Europe's major film events....
, Tokyo
Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival is a film festival established in 1985. The event was held biannually from 1985 to 1991 and annually thereafter...
, Cairo
Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cairo, Egypt. It was established in 1976 and was the first international film festival held in the Arab world...
, Brisbane
Brisbane International Film Festival
Brisbane International Film Festival held in Brisbane provides a focus for film culture in Queensland, Australia. The festival has taken place since 1992 and focuses on films from the Asia-Pacific region. The event offers films including features, documentaries, shorts, experimental, silent films...
, Benodet, Tehran
Fajr International Film Festival
The Fajr Film Festival or Fajr International Film Festival is Iran's annual film festival, held every February in Tehran.The festival, started in 1982, is under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture in Iran...
, Florence, and Fukuoka.
As a mark of the respect for his talent and experience in the visual media Shyamaprasad had been invited to serve twice as the jury of the National Film Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
. His latest production Ore Kadal, based on a Bengali
Bengali language
Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
novel by Sunil Gangopadhyay
Sunil Gangopadhyay
Sunil Gangopadhyay , is a celebrated Indian poet and novelist.-Early life:...
, had an enthusiastic reception by the popular audience in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
and was chosen as the inaugural film of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India
International Film Festival of India
The International Film Festival of India , founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually in the beach town of Goa, in the Western Coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of...
2007.
In 2009, he won his third National Award, this time for Ore Kadal
Ore Kadal
Ore Kadal is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra martial relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife...
.
His youth film Ritu
Ritu the movie
Ritu is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Shyamaprasad, whose previous film Ore Kadal was highly acclaimed. The film's original screenplay is written by Joshua Newtonn. This is the first time Shyamaprasad has chosen to film an original screenplay. All of his previous films were adaptations of...
(Seasons) released in early August 2009 and was received well by mainstream audience as well as lovers of middle cinema. Film critics have rated rated it high for its novel concept and its direction.
Elektra
Elektra (2010 film)
Elektra is a 2010 Malayalam psychological drama film co-written and directed by Shyamaprasad, starring Nayantara, Manisha Koirala, Prakash Raj, Biju Menon and Skanda Ashok. It was produced by N. B...
, a psychosensual drama starring Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala
Manisha B. Koirala is a Nepali-Indian actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well...
, Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
and Nayanthara is awaiting release this winter. He is currently pre-producing his next feature ARIKE
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kallu Kondoru Pennu Kallu Kondoru Pennu Kallu Kondoru Pennu is a 1998 Malayalam film by Shyamaprasad starring Suresh Gopi, Dileep and Vijayashanti. This movie is about an unnmaried nurse from Dubai who adopts a young kid.-Plot:... |
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| 1999 | Agnisakshi | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam winners:... Kerala State Film Award for Best Director Kerala State Film Award for Best Director The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**... Kerala State Film Award for Best Film Kerala State Film Award for Best Film The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific... Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director Asianet Special Jury Award Filmfare Award for Best Director Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial Award for Best New Filmmaker Aravindan Puraskaram for Best Debutant Director Participation at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Karlovy Vary International Film Festival The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is a film festival held annually in July in Karlovy Vary , Czech Republic. The Karlovy Vary Festival gained worldwide recognition over the past years and has become one of Europe's major film events.... (Czech Republic) Participation at the Cairo International Film Festival Cairo International Film Festival The Cairo International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cairo, Egypt. It was established in 1976 and was the first international film festival held in the Arab world... Participation at the Fukuoka International Film Festival (Japan) Participation at the Tokyo International Film Festival Participation at the Benodet Film Festival (France) Participation at the Colombo International Film Festival Participation at the International Film Festival of India International Film Festival of India The International Film Festival of India , founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually in the beach town of Goa, in the Western Coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of... |
| 2002 | Bokshu: The Myth | Indo-American co-production in English |
| 2004 | Akale Akale Akale is a 2004 Malayalam film by Shyamaprasad, inspired by the American classic play The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. The movie stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela and Geetu Mohandas in lead roles.-Plot:... |
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam winners:... Kerala State Film Award for Best Director Kerala State Film Award for Best Director The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**... Kerala State Film Award for Best Film Kerala State Film Award for Best Film The Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific... Chennai Filmfans Association Award for Best Malayalam Film Mathrubhumi Film Award Special Jury Prize Participation at the Brisbane International Film Festival Brisbane International Film Festival Brisbane International Film Festival held in Brisbane provides a focus for film culture in Queensland, Australia. The festival has taken place since 1992 and focuses on films from the Asia-Pacific region. The event offers films including features, documentaries, shorts, experimental, silent films... Participation at the Tehran International Film Festival Participation at the Foyle- Northern Ireland Participation at the Fukuoka International Film Festival (Japan) Participation at the River to River fest- Florence Participation at the Karachi International Film Festival Kara Film Festival The KaraFilm Festival - Karachi International Film Festival is an internationally recognized film festival of Pakistan annually held in Karachi.... Participation at the Dhaka International Film Festival Participation at the Tennessee Williams Film Festival (NewYork; 2006) |
| 2007 | Ore Kadal Ore Kadal Ore Kadal is a 2007 Malayalam film written and directed by Shyamaprasad. The film examines the extra martial relationship between an intellectual economist and a housewife... |
FIPRESCI Award for Best Malayalam Film at the International Film Festival of Kerala NETPAC Award for Best Malayalam film at the International Film Festival of Kerala The German Star at the Stuttgart Film Festival Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Feature Film Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Direction Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film winners:- Third Best Film :The Kerala State Film Award for Third Best Film winners:-References:**... Amrita Film Award for Best Director AMMA Annual Movie Award for Best Film John Abraham Award for Best Feature Film Malayalam Viewers Award for Best Film Opening film at the International Film Festival of India International Film Festival of India The International Film Festival of India , founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually in the beach town of Goa, in the Western Coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of... Indian Panorama (2007) Participation at the Asiatica Film Mediale (Rome; 2008) Participation at the Fribourg International Film Frestival (Switzerland; 2008) Participation at the Indian Film Festival (Los Angles; 2008) Participation at the International Film Festival of Minneapolis (US; 2008) Participation at the Cine Del Sur (Granada, Spain; 2008) Participation at the Festival of Malayalam Films (Vollodoid, Spain; 2008) Participation at the International Film Festival of Kerala (India; 2007) Participation at the Hyderabad International Film Festival Hyderabad International Film Festival The Hyderabad International Film Festival is a film festival in Hyderabad, India.-Objective:The objective of the HIFF is to provide common platform for the filmmakers of the world to project their excellence of the film art contributing to understanding and appreciation of film cultures of... (India; 2008) Participation at the Pune International Film Festival (India) Participation at the Mumbai Film Festival (India) Participation at the Habitat Film Fest (New Delhi, India) Participation at the Asian Film Festival (Abudhabi) |
| 2009 | Ritu | |
| 2010 | Kerala Cafe Kerala Cafe Kerala Cafe is a Malayalam anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, and Uday Ananthan. For the first time in the history of... |
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| 2010 | Elektra Elektra (2010 film) Elektra is a 2010 Malayalam psychological drama film co-written and directed by Shyamaprasad, starring Nayantara, Manisha Koirala, Prakash Raj, Biju Menon and Skanda Ashok. It was produced by N. B... |
Kerala State Film Award for Best Director Kerala State Film Award for Best Director The Kerala State Film Award for Best Director winners:-References:**... Participation at the International Film Festival of India International Film Festival of India The International Film Festival of India , founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually in the beach town of Goa, in the Western Coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of... Participation at the International Film Festival of Kerala Participation at the Dubai International Film Festival Dubai International Film Festival The Dubai International Film Festival is an international film festival based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Launched in 2004, it aims to foster the growth of filmmaking in the Arab world.-Overview:... Participation at the Gandhinagar International Film Festival (India; 2011) Participation at the Indian Film Festival 'Bollywood and beyond', Stuttgart (Germany; 2011) Participation at the River to River Film Festival River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival River to River. Florence Indian Film Festival is an annual film festival in Florence, Italy that showcases independent and low-budget Indian films... , Florence (Italy; 2011) |