V. Somashekhar | |
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ವೆಂಕಟಪ್ಪ ಸೋಮಶೇಖರ್ | |
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| Born | Venkatappa Somashekhar 27 July 1937 |
| Died | 22 August 2003 (aged 66) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | V. Somasekharan |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Spouse | Gowramma |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Puttanna Kanagal Award (2001) |
Venkatappa Somashekhar (27 July 1937 – 22 August 2003) was an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter in Kannada and Malayalam cinema. In 40 years of his career as a director, he directed 49 films, including commercial successes such as Premada Kanike (1976), Shankar Guru (1978), Seetharamu (1979) and Chakravyuha (1983).[1] Widely known for action-oriented movies, he was much sought as a hit-machine.[2]
Following his directorial career, he worked as the President of Kannada Film Directors Association. Recognizing his contribution to Kannada cinema, he was awarded the Puttanna Kanagal Award in 2001.[3]
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- ^ "V Somashekar Dead". chitraloka.com. 23 August 2003. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Shivaraj, Tara, Anu bag State film awards". The Hindu. 17 December 2001. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.