K. D. Satyam

K.D. Satyam

K.D. Satyam during the Bollywood Diaries shooting at Kolkata
Born (1977-12-29) 29 December 1977
Bhilai
Nationality Indian
Other names Satyam
Occupation Writer and Director
Known for Gattu, Bollywood Diaries

K.D. Satyam (born 29 December 1977) is an Indian film writer and director.[1] He is known for his work as the writer of Gattu, a film that became a part of the list of India’s Oscar Nominations in 2012.[2] His next film as director is titled Bollywood Diaries and is scheduled to release in February 2016.[3]

Early life

Satyam was born in Bhilai and graduated from Annamalai University in 2000. He then got a master's degree in Film Direction from Zee Institute of Media Arts[4] and created short-films like Colours of Cinema[5] and Hell or Heaven before starting his career in Bollywood.

Career

Satyam started his Bollywood journey as a Making Director for Fox, which was directed by Deepak Tijori and featured Sunny Deol and Arjun Rampal in lead roles. His directorial debut was Admissions Open[6] casting Anupam Kher and Ashish Vidyarthi with music by Amit Trivedi. After that, he wrote Gattu that was directed by Rajan Khosa and produced by the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI).[7]

His next film as writer and director is Bollywood Diaries with Raima Sen, Ashish Vidyarthi and Salim Diwan in title roles.[8]

Filmography

Awards

His film Gattu was awarded at the Berlin Film Festival[9] and won another two awards at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.[10]

Special Jury Mention Award, 6th Dada Saheb Phalke film Festival

Bollywood Diaries received "Special Jury Mention Award"[1] at 6th Dada Saheb Phalke film festival Delhi.

Bollywood Diaries Received " Special Jury Award " at 2nd International Film festival of Shimla 2016. http://www.iffs.in/

Bollywood Diaries has won "Best Feature Film in South Asian Panorama Category at Festival of Globe, San francisco California. https://www.fogsv.org/celebrity.php?tab=awardness_2016

Bollywood Diaries has been officially selected for 7th Jagran Film Festival. http://jagranfilmfestival.co.in/#tab-id-1

Bollywood Diaries

His film Bollywood Diaries has been critically acclaimed by many critics, Subhash K Jha – 3.5 stars Must not miss this aspirational Bollywood saga[11] Rahul desai A well-acted, unnerving film about Bollywood aspirations[12] Rohit Bhatnagar, Deccan Chronicle – 3 Stars Brilliant tribute to Bollywood Struggling actors

[13]

Martin D’Souza, Glamsham.com – 3 stars An honest film with Great connect [14] Johnson Thomas, Free Press Journal – 3 Stars

A bittersweet story that has passion and substance and is smartly devoid of formulaic expressionism.

[15] Bollyvision.com – 3 Stars An Honest Film[16] Box Office India – Worth a dekho[17] Satyam’s strength as a storyteller comes to the fore since he delves well into the psyche of these diverse characters, without making it come across as overburdening or depressing. By Joginder Tuteja – 3 Star[18] Subhash K JHA great reviews….[19] An ordinary film that touches the hear – 3 star by Divay Agarwal[20] Komal Nahta- Bollywood Dairies is s very real portrayal of strugglers in Bollywood. It is a genuinely good attempt which should be seen by lovers of cinema and Bollywood.

References

  1. ↑ "K.D. Satyam". IMDb. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  2. ↑ "Everywood | Hollywood | Bollywood: 17 Films Shortlisted For India's Oscar Nomination". Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  3. ↑ "Raima Sen to play a Sonagachi sex worker in KD Satyam's Bollywood Diaries". India.com. 2014-11-02. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  4. ↑ "Cinemarkets :: Talent Directory Biography". cinemarkets.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  5. ↑ "Indie Film Club: Colours Of Cinema (Aired: May 2006)". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  6. ↑ "Admissions Open". www.boxofficeindia.co.in. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  7. ↑ "Gattu off to Berlin". The Indian Express. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  8. ↑ "Bollywood Diaries | CINEMA BEYOND BOUNDARIES". cinemabeyondboundaries.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  9. ↑ "'Gattu' wins award at Berlin Film festival - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  10. ↑ "'Gattu' gets two awards at Los Angeles film fest". IBNLive. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
  11. ↑ http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2016/02/bollywood-diaries-movie-review-must-not-miss-this-aspirational-bollywood-saga/4157868.html
  12. ↑ http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/bollywood-diaries-movie-review-raima-sen-film-is-a-well-acted-film-about-bollywood-aspirations-bollywood-films-2016-1456391287.html
  13. ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/260216/bollywood-diaries-brilliant-tribute-to-bollywood-struggling-actors.html
  14. ↑ http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/bollywood-diaries-movie-review.asp
  15. ↑ http://www.freepressjournal.in/movie-review-bollywood-diaries-a-requiem-for-dreams-unfulfilled/790929 -
  16. ↑ https://www.bollyvisionnews.com/bollywood-diaries-movie-review-it-is-an-honest-film-watch-here/
  17. ↑ http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/bollywood-diaries-2/
  18. ↑ http://www.moviereviewpreview.com/movie-review-bollywood-diaries-a-dramatic-affair-which-doesnt-get-overbearing/51998/
  19. ↑ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9815
  20. ↑ http://www.moviecrow.com/News/11325/bollywood-diaries-review---an-ordinary-film-that-touches-the-heart

K.D. Satyam at the Internet Movie Database.

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