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K. N. T. Sastry

1945 – 2018

Film critic and director

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About K. N. T. Sastry

Lived 1945 – 2018 (aged 73). K. N. T. Sastry was an Indian author, journalist, film critic, film director and film criticism.

Kanaala Nanjunda Tirumala Sastry (5 September 1945 – 13 September 2018) was an Indian film critic, screenwriter, director, littérateur, and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has garnered six National Film Awards, three Nandi Awards and three International honors.

He served as chairman of critics Jury at National Film Awards. Sastry was a jury member of Vladivostok International Film Festival 2003; five time jury member for Indian Panorama-International Film Festival of India; jury member the Nandi Awards, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and Fipresci jury member at Kinotavr film festival and Busan International Film Festival. Nalo Nenu a Monologue of Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Alanti Chalanchitram First 25 Years of Telugu cinema

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Important facts

Born
5 September 1945, Palghar Gold Fields
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 September 2018, Trimulgherry
Occupation
Author, journalist, film critic, film director, Film criticism
Nationality
India, Dominion of India
Also known as
Kanala Nanjunda Tirumala Sastry, Kanaala Nanjunda Tirumala Sastry, Sastry K.N.T.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was K. N. T. Sastry?

Film critic and director

When was K. N. T. Sastry born?

K. N. T. Sastry was born on 5 September 1945 in Palghar Gold Fields.

When did K. N. T. Sastry die?

K. N. T. Sastry died on 13 September 2018 in Trimulgherry.

What was K. N. T. Sastry's occupation?

K. N. T. Sastry was an author, journalist, film critic, film director and film criticism.

What nationality was K. N. T. Sastry?

K. N. T. Sastry was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: K. N. T. Sastry

· Wikidata: Q6323675

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