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'''Sashi Kumar''' (born 23 February 1952) is an Indian journalist, media personality, director and actor from the state of [[Kerala]].
'''Sashi Kumar''' (born 23 February 1952) is an Indian journalist, media personality, director and actor from the state of [[Kerala]].


He is the founder of India’s first regional satellite TV channel [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]].<ref name='mlwkly-1'/> He founded and chairs the Media Development Foundation, the not for profit public trust which set up and runs the [[Asian College of Journalism]] in Chennai. He was the first West Asia correspondent of  ''[[The Hindu]]'' in the mid eighties.  He directed the film ''[[Kaya Taran]]'' in Hindi based on the short story ''Vanmarangal Veezhumbol'' (''[[When Big Tree Falls|When Big Trees Fall]]'') by writer [[N. S. Madhavan]].<ref name='mlwkly-1'>[http://www.malayalamvarikha.com/2010/August/20/essay2.pdf Samakalika Malayalam weekly, 2010 August 20 Onam special edition] An interview with Sashi Kumar By O.K Johny-"malayalathinte pinvilikal" page 28-39 ([[Malayalam]])</ref><ref name='cerebrate-2'>[http://cerebrate.in/2010/marg-tapovan/who.html Welcome to Cerebrate<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819091832/http://cerebrate.in/2010/marg-tapovan/who.html |date=19 August 2010 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/nov/19sashi.htm 'No difference between Godhra & 1984 riots'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He is currently the chairman of [[Asian College of Journalism, Chennai]].
He founded and chairs the Media Development Foundation, the not for profit public trust which set up and runs the [[Asian College of Journalism]] in Chennai. He was the first West Asia correspondent of  ''[[The Hindu]]'' in the mid eighties.  He directed the film ''[[Kaya Taran]]'' in Hindi based on the short story ''Vanmarangal Veezhumbol'' (''[[When Big Tree Falls|When Big Trees Fall]]'') by writer [[N. S. Madhavan]].<ref name='mlwkly-1'>[http://www.malayalamvarikha.com/2010/August/20/essay2.pdf Samakalika Malayalam weekly, 2010 August 20 Onam special edition] An interview with Sashi Kumar By O.K Johny-"malayalathinte pinvilikal" page 28-39 ([[Malayalam]])</ref><ref name='cerebrate-2'>[http://cerebrate.in/2010/marg-tapovan/who.html Welcome to Cerebrate<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819091832/http://cerebrate.in/2010/marg-tapovan/who.html |date=19 August 2010 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/nov/19sashi.htm 'No difference between Godhra & 1984 riots'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He is currently the chairman of [[Asian College of Journalism, Chennai]].


==Life==
==Life==
Sashi Kumar  was born at Karupadanna near [[Kodungallur]] in [[Thrissur District]] of the erstwhile [[Travancore–Cochin|State of Travancore–Cochin]].<ref name='mlwkly-1'/> He completed his graduation from [[Loyola College, Madras|Loyola college]], and took post graduation in history from [[Madras Christian College]].
Sashi Kumar  was born at Karupadanna near [[Kodungallur]] in [[Thrissur District]] of the erstwhile [[Travancore–Cochin|State of Travancore–Cochin]].<ref name='mlwkly-1'/> He completed his graduation from [[Loyola College, Madras|Loyola college]], and took post graduation in history from [[Madras Christian College]].


Sashi Kumar started his career in [[Doordarshan]] (DD) as a newsreader and producer. Later he worked in PTI-TV as chief producer and general manager of PTI.<ref>[http://www.amritatv.com/bestcitizenjournalist3/sasikumar.html Welcome to Amrita TV - Best Citizen Journalist 3<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914160534/http://www.amritatv.com/bestcitizenjournalist3/sasikumar.html |date=14 September 2010 }}</ref> He authored and presented independent programs on the economy, politics and culture on Indian television like ''Money Matters'', ''Tana Bana'' and ''Jan Manch''.
Sashi Kumar started his career in [[Doordarshan]] (DD) as a newsreader. Later he worked in PTI-TV.<ref>[http://www.amritatv.com/bestcitizenjournalist3/sasikumar.html Welcome to Amrita TV - Best Citizen Journalist 3<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914160534/http://www.amritatv.com/bestcitizenjournalist3/sasikumar.html |date=14 September 2010 }}</ref> He authored and presented independent programs on the economy, politics and culture on Indian television like ''Money Matters'', ''Tana Bana'' and ''Jan Manch''.


Sashi Kumar is a well known film maker as well. He  scripted and directed ''[[Kaya Taran]]'' (''Chrysalis'') in Hindi based on the story ''Vanmarangal Veezhumbol'' (''[[When Big Tree Falls]]'') by writer [[N. S. Madhavan]]. The film won him the [[Aravindan Puraskaram]] as the best debut filmmaker of 2004. He acted in Malayalam movies, ''Iniyum Marichittillatha Nammal'', ''[[Balyakalasakhi (2014 film)|Balyakalasakhi]]'', ''[[Loudspeaker (film)|Loudspeaker]],'' ''[[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]'' and ''[[Love 24x7]]''.
Sashi Kumar is a well known film maker as well. He  scripted and directed ''[[Kaya Taran]]'' (''Chrysalis'') in Hindi based on the story ''Vanmarangal Veezhumbol'' (''[[When Big Tree Falls]]'') by writer [[N. S. Madhavan]]. The film won him the [[Aravindan Puraskaram]] as the best debut filmmaker of 2004. He acted in Malayalam movies, ''Iniyum Marichittillatha Nammal'', ''[[Balyakalasakhi (2014 film)|Balyakalasakhi]]'', ''[[Loudspeaker (film)|Loudspeaker]],'' ''[[Ennu Ninte Moideen]]'' and ''[[Love 24x7]]''.


==Position==
==Position==
* Founder of [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]
* Member, Empowered Committee on Information, Communication & Technology (ICE), Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi.
* Member, Empowered Committee on Information, Communication & Technology (ICE), Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi.
* Member,India Director on the Board of Real News – Independent World Television.
* Member,India Director on the Board of Real News – Independent World Television.
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==Award==
==Award==
*Viayaraghavan Memorial Award for contribution to journalism,2007
*G. Aravindan award for Best Debut Filmmaker of 2004 for ''Kaya Taran''
*G. Aravindan award for Best Debut Filmmaker of 2004 for ''Kaya Taran''


Revision as of 23:30, 23 November 2023

Not to be confused with Shashi Kumar, the actor and politician from Karnataka.
For the Indian cricketer, see Sashi Kumar (cricketer).

Sashi Kumar
ശശി കുമാർ
Sasikumar 02.jpg
Born (1952-02-23) 23 February 1952 (age 73)
Kodungallur, Thrissur, State of Travancore–Cochin
(present day Kerala), India
NationalityIndian
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Journalist
  • Film director
  • Actor
Known for
Spouse(s)Radhika
Children2

Sashi Kumar (born 23 February 1952) is an Indian journalist, media personality, director and actor from the state of Kerala.

He founded and chairs the Media Development Foundation, the not for profit public trust which set up and runs the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. He was the first West Asia correspondent of The Hindu in the mid eighties. He directed the film Kaya Taran in Hindi based on the short story Vanmarangal Veezhumbol (When Big Trees Fall) by writer N. S. Madhavan.[1][2][3] He is currently the chairman of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.

Life

Sashi Kumar was born at Karupadanna near Kodungallur in Thrissur District of the erstwhile State of Travancore–Cochin.[1] He completed his graduation from Loyola college, and took post graduation in history from Madras Christian College.

Sashi Kumar started his career in Doordarshan (DD) as a newsreader. Later he worked in PTI-TV.[4] He authored and presented independent programs on the economy, politics and culture on Indian television like Money Matters, Tana Bana and Jan Manch.

Sashi Kumar is a well known film maker as well. He scripted and directed Kaya Taran (Chrysalis) in Hindi based on the story Vanmarangal Veezhumbol (When Big Tree Falls) by writer N. S. Madhavan. The film won him the Aravindan Puraskaram as the best debut filmmaker of 2004. He acted in Malayalam movies, Iniyum Marichittillatha Nammal, Balyakalasakhi, Loudspeaker, Ennu Ninte Moideen and Love 24x7.

Position

  • Member, Empowered Committee on Information, Communication & Technology (ICE), Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi.
  • Member,India Director on the Board of Real News – Independent World Television.
  • Member of the Anjuman (court) of the Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, South Asia Foundation (SAF).
  • Chairman, Asian College of Journalism
  • Chief Editor, Asiaville [5]

Bibliography

  • Unmediated: Essays on Media, Culture and Cinema, Tulika Books, 2014

Award

  • G. Aravindan award for Best Debut Filmmaker of 2004 for Kaya Taran

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Samakalika Malayalam weekly, 2010 August 20 Onam special edition An interview with Sashi Kumar By O.K Johny-"malayalathinte pinvilikal" page 28-39 (Malayalam)
  2. ↑ Welcome to Cerebrate Archived 19 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ 'No difference between Godhra & 1984 riots'
  4. ↑ Welcome to Amrita TV - Best Citizen Journalist 3 Archived 14 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ https://www.asiavillenews.com/about

External links

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