Sudheer Attavar is an Indian film director-lyricist and Sahitya Academy awarded author who predominantly works in South Indian films. His Kannada film Mrityorma, produced by Trivikrama Sapalya, won a special jury award in Jaipur International Film Festival.[1] He is the director of Parie, a 2012 Kannada-language film with three Padma Shri awardees; M S Sathyu, Usha Uthup and Nemai Ghosh.[2][3] His film MADI received Global Best Social Awareness Film Award in 7th Rajasthan International Film Festival and Best Director Award in 2021.[4] He received  Sahitya Akademi Award for Gul E Bakavali.[5] This play was represented in the 8th World Theatre Olympics. He is the producer of the film Munnudi which received a National Award.[5][6] Kabir Bedi made his Kannada film debut in Kari Haida KORAGAJJA, film directed by Sudheer Attavar and produced by Trivikram Sapalya.[7] His film career started as a lyricist. His debut film was IJJODU by BIG Pictures and later wrote more than 50 film songs in Kannada & Tulu. He started Success Films International, a production house with editor Vidyadhar Shetty.[8]

Sudheer Attavar
Born
Mangalore, Karnataka
EducationBE ITS (ex)
Occupation(s)Film Director, Lyricist
SpouseRajashree Sudheer
ChildrenShlaghya Kamalini

Sudheer Attavar received the Best Director award from Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais for his film Mrityorma at 6th Moon White Films International Film Festival. Presented by Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota, the Kannada film Mrityorma directed by Sudheer Attavar bagged 4 awards including Best Film and Best Director at the closing ceremony award night of the Festival. The film was nominated for awards in a total of 5 categories [9]

Sudheer Attavar has spoken out against the negative reviews immediately after the release of a movie. In a recent interaction with the media, Attavar demanded that negative reviews be released only after 8-10 days of the film release. The director blamed the negative publicity for the failure of films at the box office. [10]

Awards

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  • 2024-Special Jury Award in Jaipur International Film Festival for Mrityorma
  • 2023-Best Director & Best Film in 6th Moon White Films International Film Festival (MWFIFF) for Mrityorma
  • 2021-Best Director in 7th Rajasthan International Film Festival for MADI
  • 2021- Global Best Social Awareness Award in 7th Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF)
  • 2016- Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award “Bakavaliya Hoo” (Gul eh Bakavali)
  • 2010- Rising Star Award by Big FM 92.7 for Best Lyrics
  • 2009- Radio Mirchy Award Best Upcoming Lyricist in year
  • 2009- Radio Mirchy Award Best song Marali Mareyagi
  • 2009- Radio Mirchy Critics Award for Best Song Marali Mareyagi
  • 2001- National Award for Best Social Awareness MUNNUDI

Films

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  • Parie ( Kannada, 2012)[11]
  • Madi( Kannada, 2018)[12]
  • Mrithyorma (Kannada 2022)
  • Navri (2023)
  • Kari Haida KORAGAJJA (Kannada, 2023)[13]

Songs

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No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Mugilina Maathu"Sudheer AttavarUdit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam4:27
2."Mirugutide Yedeyolage"Sudheer AttavarShaan, Gayatri Iyer5:17
3."Kandikeri Hudugaranna"Sudheer AttavarPriya Himesh5:08
4."Mukha vittu naa"Sudheer AttavarM. D. Pallavi5:14
5."Kaadige Kanna Kanmani"Sudheer AttavarBenny Dayal & Chaitra5:07
6."Jhoom Jhoom Zara"Sudheer AttavarUsha Uthup5:44
7."Marali Mareyagi"Sudheer AttavarSadhana Sargam5:04
8."Bisilu Taagi"Sudheer AttavarBenny Dayal5:05
9."Rithm ide Lifini"Sudheer AttavarKarthik5:03
10."Ello Jinugiruva Neeru"Sudheer AttavarShreya Ghoshal5:10
11."Ele mele Ele Bisilu"Sudheer AttavarM. D. Pallavi5:16
12."Aatmeeya manase"Sudheer AttavarShankar Mahadevan5:09
13."Pacche Kuralda"Sudheer AttavarJaved Ali5:10

References

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  1. ^ "Vijayavani News". Vijayavani.
  2. ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira. "When a lyricist turned director". Rediff.
  3. ^ "Sudheer Attavar makes a foray into Marathi cinema". The Times of India. September 11, 2019.
  4. ^ "Baraguru authored text book should not have been withdrawn: Saara Aboobakker". www.mangaloretoday.com.
  5. ^ a b "Noted choreographer, actor Sandip Soparrkar joins Sudhir Attavar's 'Kari Haida Kari Ajja'". The New Indian Express. 16 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Why Director Sudhir Attavar Shot Climax Of His Next Kari Haida Kari Ajja Thrice". News18. June 21, 2023.
  7. ^ "Kabir Bedi will make his Kannada film debut in Koragajja". The Tribune India.
  8. ^ "Kannada and Spanish play at the 8th theatre Olympics". Times of India. April 2018.
  9. ^ "Maharashtra Governor, Ramesh Bais Presented Best Director Award to Sudheer Attavar for his Film Mrityorma at 6th MWFIFF". The Print ANI. 30 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Negative Reviews Should Be Published 8-10 Days After Film's Release: Sudhir Attavar". News 18. 4 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Mumbai premiere for Movie Parie". Times of India. 10 January 2017.
  12. ^ "Madi Short film on untouchability premiered". Mangalore Times.
  13. ^ "Noted choreographer, actor Sandip Soparrkar joins Sudhir Attavar's 'Kari Haida Kari Ajja'". The New Indian Express. 16 January 2023.