K. P. Kumaran
K. P. Kumaran | |
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Born | Kerala |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Film maker |
Awards | National Film Award (1989) |
K. P. Kumaran is a Malayalam film maker. He co-authored the script of Swayamvaram directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Kumaran's first directorial venture was Athithi.[1] His major films include Rugmini (winner of the 1989 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam), Thenthulli, Laxmivijayam and Thottam. His latest film, Akasha Gopuram, is based on Henrik Ibsen's play The Master Builder.[2]
Kumaran's first directorial venture was Rock (short film), which won an international award. His first feature film was Athithi (the Guest) 1974
children :
Manu Kumaran, Shambhu Kumaran (Ambassador of India to the Philippines) and Maneesha Kumaran[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ N.J. Nair (23 May 2006). "Cinematic tribute to Ibsen". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 10 September 2006.