Shyamaprasad

Indian filmmaker and scriptwriter

Shyamaprasad - Indian filmmaker and scriptwriter
Born

November 7th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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An Indian filmmaker, noted for contributions to Malayalam cinema, directed acclaimed films such as 'His Highness Abdullah' and 'Akale'. Focused on themes like personal identity and social issues, integrated literary adaptations into cinema. Received several awards including multiple Kerala State Film Awards and a National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

Directed 'His Highness Abdullah'

Directed 'Akale'

Won Kerala State Film Awards

Won National Film Award for Best Feature Film

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