K. R. Devmani

Kirankumar R Devmani is an Indian film director, screenwriter, book author and former Ayurvedic doctor from Ahmedabad.[1] He has received acclaim for his social-issue based films.[2][3][4]

K R Devmani
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Devmani working in his film at ahmedabad
Born
Kirankumar R Devmani

OccupationFilm director, screenwriter, Author, Doctor
Years active2012–present
RelativesMilan Devmani (brother)
Websitewww.drkrdevmani.com

His 2013 Gujarati film Meghdhanushya was controversial in India due to its focus on gay relationships in India.[5][6][7][8][9]

As a director, his Gujarati film Tame Keva? also received positive response from audiences around Gujarat.[10]

ReferencesEdit

  1. "Gujarati Film on Homosexuality, a Threat to National Unity?". Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  2. "The wait is a bit too taxing - Ahmedabad Mirror -". Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  3. "SC to hear if Gujarati film on gays deserves tax break". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  4. "Details". epaper.navgujaratsamay.com. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  5. "Supreme Court effectively shelves Gujarati film, says homosexuality akin to social evil for some". Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  6. "Gujarat 'social evil' plea on gay film in SC". Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  7. "Supreme Court remarks practically shelve Gujarati film on homosexuality | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  8. "Gujarat government contests HC order to grant entertainment tax exemption to 'Meghdhanushya' - The Economic Times". Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  9. "બોલ્ડ વિષય પર બનેલી પહેલી ગુજરાતી 'ગે' ફિલ્મ(Bollywood News)". sandesh.com. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  10. "The Statesman Kolkata - The Statesman epaper dated Fri, 11 May 18". Retrieved 12 May 2018.