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Amar Gowda (born 21 November 1991) is an Indian filmmaker known for his work in the Kannada film industry. He has worked across various filmmaking roles including directing, screenwriting, editing and cinematography, and is known for blending commercial and indie storytelling with psychological and emotional depth.
Early life and education
[edit]Amar was born on 21 April 1991 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He pursued a degree in animation from the ANTS Training School, which laid the foundation for his career in visual storytelling and filmmaking. He is self-trained in DI coloring using Da Vinci Resolve.
Career
[edit]Amar began his filmmaking journey with the critically acclaimed Kannada short film Samaja, which marked his directorial debut. The film gained attention for its powerful narrative, and the lead actor won the Best Lead Actor Award at the Janashree News Channel Awards.
In 2018, Amar made his big-screen directorial debut with Attempt to Murder, a psychological drama featuring actors Vinay, Chandu B. Gowda, Shobitha Shivanna, and Hemalatha. The film developed a cult following and marked Amar's entry into mainstream Kannada cinema.
Style and themes
[edit]Amar's work often explores deep psychological themes and raw human emotions, with a balance of mainstream and indie sensibilities. His ability to move between the Tulu and Kannada film industries has contributed to regional storytelling visibility.
Filmography
[edit]As director
[edit]- Samaja – Short film (Debut)
- Attempt to Murder (2018) – Kannada psychological drama
- Masanada Hoovu (2019) – Won Best Director Award at Bengaluru International Film Festival 2021
- Niravan (2024) – Tulu film that won Best Film (Kannada Category) at Bengaluru International Film Festival 2024
- Devada Kaad – Tulu film that won an award at Bengaluru Film Festival 2022
As screenwriter
[edit]- Dada Serada Dhoni (2025) – Kannada film screened at the Bengaluru International Film Festival 2025
As cinematographer
[edit]- Hejjaru (2024) – Commercial Kannada film
As Editor
[edit]- Back Bencherz (2024) – Commercial Kannada film
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Best Lead Actor for Samaja – Janashree News Channel Awards
- Best Film – Bengaluru International Film Festival 2020 for Masanada Hoovu
- Best Film (Kannada Category) – Bengaluru International Film Festival 2024 for Niravan
- Festival selection – Bengaluru International Film Festival 2025 for Dada Serada Dhoni
Personal life
[edit]Amar is currently single and resides in Bengaluru with his mother and father.
References
[edit]- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (January 6, 2025). "BIFFES I Bengaluru International Film Festival: 16th edition set to be held from March 1". thefederal.com.
- ^ "Social thriller 'Pinki Elli' extends dream run as BIFFes comes to an end". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Amar Gowda: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Hejjaru (2024) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in nedumbassery". BookMyShow.
- ^ "Amar Gowda - Photos, Videos, Birthday, Latest News, Height In Feet - FilmiBeat". www.filmibeat.com.
- ^ "Attempt To Murder will be a start-to-finish thrill ride: Amar Gowda". The Times of India. April 20, 2018 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
External links
[edit]Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:Film directors from Karnataka Category:Kannada film directors Category:Indian male screenwriters Category:People from Bengaluru Category:21st-century Indian film directors