S. Krishnaswamy
Indian documentary film-maker and writer
About S. Krishnaswamy
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 87). S. Krishnaswamy was an Indian author, film director and television producer.
Subramanyam Krishnaswamy (29 July 1938 – 28 December 2025) was an Indian documentary filmmaker and writer Indian Imprints was broadcast on Doordarshan in 18 episodes.
Krishnaswamy died from heart disease on 29 December 2025 at a hospital in Chennai. He was aged 87.
Books Indian Film (with Erik Barnouw) (Columbia University Press 1963, Oxford University Press 1980)
Awards 2009: Padma Shri 2009: Hamsadhwani Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award
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Who was S. Krishnaswamy?
Indian documentary film-maker and writer (1938-2025)
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S. Krishnaswamy was born on 29 July 1938 in Chennai.
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S. Krishnaswamy died on 28 December 2025.
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S. Krishnaswamy was an author, film director and television producer.
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S. Krishnaswamy was Indian.
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