Manju Swaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter who works in Kannada cinema. He directed films like Shravani Subramanya (2013), Srikanta (2017), Pataki (2017) and Mane Maratakkide (2019).

Manju Swaraj
Born
Manjunath.K.R

(1982-10-06) 6 October 1982 (age 42)
Occupation(s)Director, Screenwriter
Years active2005 - Present
Spouse
Sahana
(m. 2016)
ChildrenSuggi Sambhram
RelativesProf.M.Krishne Gowda (Uncle)

Career

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Manju Swaraj started his film career by working as an assistant director to Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar in 2005 film Amrithadhare. He made his direction debut in 2009 film Shishira which got positive reviews. He introduced B. Ajaneesh Loknath as music director with the movie Shishira. In 2013 he directed Shravani Subramanya casting Ganesh and Amulya which became one of the major blockbusters of 2013 by completing 100 days. Manju Swaraj then directed Srikanta in 2017 casting Shiva Rajkumar which became successful. His next film is Pataki another film with Ganesh which is a remake of 2015 Telugu film Pataas. In 2019 directed Mane Maratakkide movie with comedians Chikkanna, Sadhu Kokila Kuri Prathap and Ravishankar Gowda.

Personal life

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Manju Swaraj was born on 6 October in Mysore, Karnataka, India. He completed his school from St. Joseph's High School, Mysore and pre-university course from Vishwamanava PU College, Mandya. Manju completed his graduation from SBRR Mahajana Degree College, Mysore. His uncle Professor Krishne Gowda is a famous Kannada stand-up comedian and retired principal. Manju married Sahana in 2016.[1]

Filmography

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Year Film
2009 Shishira
2013 Shravani Subramanya
2017 Srikanta
2017 Pataki
2019 Mane Maratakkide

References

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  1. ^ "Director Manju Swaraj gets married". The Times of India. 15 March 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
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