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Priyadarshan

Indian film director · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1957 · age 69

Priyadarshan Soman Nair is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has worked primarily in Malayalam and Hindi cinema since 1982, directing over 90 films in multiple Indian languages, with notable works in Tamil and Telugu.

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A typical day, 30 days to 3 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 409 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2026Bhooth BanglaFilm, Director, Writer2024ManorathangalSeries, Director2021NavarasaSeries, Director, Writer2020Forbidden LoveSeries, Director2017SometimesFilm, Director, Writer2012TezzFilm, Director2010AakroshFilm, Director2008Mere Baap Pehle AapFilm, Director2006Bhagam BhagFilm, Director2004HulchulFilm, Director2003HungamaFilm, Director, Writer2000Kaun Banega CrorepatiSeriesHera PheriFilm, 2000Director1996KaalapaniFilm, Director, Writer1993MidhunamFilm, Director1990Akkare Akkare AkkareFilm, Director1988ChithramFilm, Director, Writer1985Boeing BoeingFilm, Director, Writer1957Born30 January 1957

People around Priyadarshan

  • Hera Pheri 2000
  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2007
  • Hungama 2003
  • Hulchul 2004
  • Billu 2009

Filmography 40

177 credits on file

Television 4

Awards

Filmfare Awards South
Padma Shri in arts

About this person

Known for variety of genre films, he has received several accolades, including three National Film Awards, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2012.

Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69