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Pawan Kumar

b. 1982

Indian director, actor, producer, and screenwriter

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About Pawan Kumar

Born 1982. Pawan Kumar is an Indian film director, actor and screenwriter.

Pawan Kumar (born 29 October 1982) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor who primarily works in Kannada cinema.

Pawan Kumar is well known for writing the films Manasaare and Pancharangi. His directorial debut Lifeu Ishtene (2011) and the 2013 psychological thriller Lucia became one of the biggest turning points of his career. Being from a theatre background, he wrote scripts for plays on stage before working as an associate director with Yograj Bhat. In 2023, he wrote and directed the Malayalam film Dhoomam, which was released to negative reviews.

Filmography

As director

Films

Web series

As actor

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Born
29 October 1982, Andhra Pradesh
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, actor, screenwriter
Nationality
India
Education
National College, Bengaluru
Awards
Filmfare Awards South

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pawan Kumar?

Indian director, actor, producer, and screenwriter

When was Pawan Kumar born?

Pawan Kumar was born on 29 October 1982 in Andhra Pradesh.

What is Pawan Kumar's occupation?

Pawan Kumar is a film director, actor and screenwriter.

What nationality is Pawan Kumar?

Pawan Kumar is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pawan Kumar

· Wikidata: Q7156103

· DBpedia: Pawan Kumar (director)

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