Sagar Puranik
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Sagar Puranik | |
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| Born | Sagar Puranik 27 August 1992 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | PES University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model, Director |
| Years active | 1997 - present |
| Notable work | Dollu - 11th SIIMA Mahaan Hutatma[1] |
| Parent |
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| Awards | Special Mention Award in 66th NFA, 2019 Best Debut Director (Kannada) - 11th SIIMA |
Sagar Puranik is a National Award winning director and actor who predominantly works in Kannada film and Television industry. Sagar made his film debut with Ring Road Suma (2015),[2] which is notable for, it was made by an all-women crew, the first in Kannada language.[3][4][1] He was selected as the best debut director (Kannada) in the 11th South Indian International Movie Awards for Dollu, the film won two awards for Best Feature Film – Kannada.[5][6][7][8]
Early and personal life[edit]
Sagar was born in 1992. He has completed his PU from Jain University, Bengaluru and obtained his degree from PES University, Bengaluru.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Sagar started his acting career when he was 5 years old with Nargund Baba Saheb, a TV serial about freedom fighters from Karnataka and in TV serial Chirasmarane both by Doordarshan. Thereafter, a bi-lingual TV serial, titled Natyarani Shantala directed by G. V. Iyer. He appeared in TV serials titled Rajkumari directed by Shruthi Naidu for Zee Kannada, Anju Mallige in Kasturi Channel, Thangali and Madarangi for Udaya TV directed by B. Suresha, Mahasati for Udaya TV directed by Suneel Puranik. In 2015, Sagar acted in the hit film Ring Road Suma. His non-featured short film on Bhagat Singh won Special Mention Award in 66th National Film Awards, 2019.[9]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ring Road Suma | Kiran | Kannada | Priya Belliappa | Film Acting Debut[2][4] |
| 2018 | Mahaan Hutatma | Chandrashekhar Azad | Kannada | Sagar Puranik debut for non-feature [1] | 66th NFA[10] |
| 2021 | Dollu | Kannada | Sagar Puranik debut for feature film [2][dead link] | 11th SIIMA - Best Feature Film in Kannada | |
| 2021 | Kappu Gulabi † | Chintan | Kannada | Suneel Puranik | Filming[11] |
Awards[edit]
| Year | Award | Film | Credits | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 66th National Film Awards | Mahaan Hutatma[1] | Director | Special Mention Award | Won[10] |
| 2022 | 68th National Film Awards | Dollu | Director | Best Feature Film in Kannada | Won |
| 2023 | 11th South Indian International Movie Awards | Dollu | Best Debut Director | Best Feature Film in Kannada | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Thirteen recognitions for Kannada at National Awards". News E Times. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Sagar Puranik will debut in Ring Road Shubha". News ET. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ "Prem dances to Sudeep's voice". News Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Sagar Puranik will debut in Ring Road Shubha". News Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ "Dollu, Taledanda from Kannada bag national film awards". The Times of India. 23 July 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "The curious case of Kannada film Dollu bagging the 68th National Award for a sync sound film while not being one". The Indian Express. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "68th National Film Awards 2022: Sagar Puranik and Pavan Wadeyar on Dollu winning Best Kannada film". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "National Film Awards 2022 winners list: From best actor to film - check complete list". Zee Business. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "13 National Awards for Kannada cinema: Winners speaks to TNM". News The News Minute. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ a b "66th National film awards 2019 announced: Complete list of winners". Article. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ "Nikitha Narayan in her first heroine-centric film Kappu Gulabi". Indian Express News. Retrieved 15 January 2018.