P. Sheshadri

Pattabhiramaiah Sheshadri (born 23 November 1963) is an Indian film director who works in Kannada cinema. He is known for his films Munnudi, Atithi, Beru, Tutturi, Vimukthi, Bettada Jeeva, Bharath Stores and December-1. He has also worked as a director in various television serials.

Sheshadri became the first director to win a National Film Award eight times consecutively when his film December-1 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada and the National Film Award for Best Screenplay.

Early life and education

Sheshadri was born on 23 November 1963 in the village of Dandinashivara in Karnataka to Pattabhiramaiah, a primary school teacher, and Kamalamma. He is the youngest of four siblings.

Career

Before 1990: Journalism Sheshadri began his career working at Navakarnataka Prakashana, a publishing house, where he designed cover pages for the publication.

Filmography Films Year Title 2000 Munnudi 2002 Atithi 2004 Beru 2005 Thutturi 2008 Vimukthi 2010 Bettada Jeeva 2012 Bharath Stores 2014 December-1 2015 Vidaaya 2017 Beti 2019 Mookajjiya Kanasugalu 2021 Mohandas 2026 Ruby Cube

Television Year Title 1995 Inchara 1996 Kamanabillu 1996–1997 Kathegaara 1998 Mayamruga 2000–2001 Nikshepa 2001–2002 Kannaamuchaale 2003 Uyyale 2003–2004 Subbanna 2005–2006 Mounaraaga 2008–2009 Suprabhatha 2012 Chakrateertha 2015 Saakshi

Awards

For his Contribution to Kannada Cinema, awarded Honorary Puttanna Kanagal Award in Karnataka State Film Awards 2018.

National Film Awards Year Film Category 2000 Munnudi Best Film on Other Social Issues 2001 Atithi Best Feature Film in Kannada 2004 Beru 2005 Thutturi Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation 2008 Vimukthi Best Feature Film in Kannada 2010 Bettada Jeeva Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation 2012 Bharath Stores Best Feature Film in Kannada 2013 December-1 Best Feature Film in Kannada Best Original Screenplay

Karnataka State Film Awards

Dhaka International Film Festival Year Film Category 2006 Thutturi Children's Film: Best Audience Award