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Priyadarshan
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Priyadarshan Soman Nair (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has worked primarily in Malayalam and Hindi cinema since 1982, directing over 80 films in multiple Indian languages, with notable works in Tamil and Telugu. Known for his memorable comedic films, he has received several accolades, including three National Film Awards, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2012. Most of his Hindi films are remakes of Malayalam films, some of which Priyadarshan helmed both versions.
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- Genomics of Tree Crops
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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Though he began his career in Malayalam cinema in 1984, Priyadarshan has been mainly active in Hindi cinema for the past decade. Best known for his comedy films, Priyadarshan…
Known for
- Kalimannu — Himself2013
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam — Himself2006
- Kaun Banega Crorepati — Self2000
- No. 20 Madras Mail — Himself1990
- T. P. Balagopalan M.A.1986
- Hello Madras Girl — Man in Restaurant1983
- Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam1982
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- Priyadarshan
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- Priyadarshan at a press conference for Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal
- Person.birth_name
- Priyadarshan Soman Nair
- Person.birth_place
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
- Person.years_active
- 1982–present
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- Lissy(2026-present)
- Person.children
- 2; including Kalyani
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- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- India
- Place of birth
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Spouse
- Lizy
- Occupation
- actor
- Languages spoken
- Malayalam
- Native language
- Malayalam
- Official website
- directorpriyadarshan.com
- Image
- Priyadarshan at a press conference for ‘Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal’ (cropped).jpg
- Residence
- Chennai
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- Priyadarshan
- ethnic group
- Malayali
- date of birth
- 1956-11-29
- name in native language
- പ്രിയദര്ശന്
- start of work period
- 1982-00-00
- related category
- Category:Films directed by Priyadarshan
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- 60139
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Encyclopedic overview
20 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Film career
- 1984–1987
- 1988–1998
- 2000–2016
- 2018–present
- Commercials
- Personal life
- Filmography
- Awards and honours
- National Film Awards
- Civilian Awards
- Kerala State Film Awards
- Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
- Filmfare Awards
- Special Recognitions
- Academic and Institutional Recognitions
- Government Appointments
- References
- External links
Priyadarshan Soman Nair (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has worked primarily in Malayalam and Hindi cinema since 1982, directing over 80 films in multiple Indian languages, with notable works in Tamil and Telugu. Known for his memorable comedic films, he has received several accolades, including three National Film Awards, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2012. Most of his Hindi films are remakes of Malayalam films, some of which Priyadarshan helmed both versions.
He began his cinematic journey in the early 1980s, primarily working in Malayalam cinema. He directed several notable films during this period, including Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Thalavattam (1986), Vellanakalude Nadu (1988), Chithram (1988), Vandanam (1989), and Kilukkam (1991). Throughout the 1990s, he continued directing successful films such as Abhimanyu (1991), Mithunam (1993), Thenmavin Kombath (1994), Kaalapaani (1996), Chandralekha (1997), and Megham (1999).
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