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Nagesh Kukunoor (born 30 March 1967) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Hindi cinema, and few Telugu films. He is known for his works in parallel cinema , such as Hyderabad Blues (1998), Rockford (1999), Iqbal (2005), Dor (2006), Aashayein (2010), Lakshmi (2014), and Dhanak (2016).
Nagesh Kukunoor is an Indian filmmaker who has made movies such as Iqbal, 3 Deewarein and Rainbow. He was born in Hyderabad in 1967 and has a brother Rajesh Kukunoor who is also a director.
- January 1, 1
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
As Hyderabad Blues completes 20 years, Nagesh Kukunoor tells us about cutting costs, being the film's director, lead actor and producer simultaneously, and t...
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Aug 6, 2021 · Nagesh Kukunoor broke out with Hyderabad Blues in 1998. More than two decades later, the filmmaker is still dodging predictable tropes while enjoying his day in the OTT sun.
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Jul 16, 2018 · The director of the 1997 indie film Hyderabad Blues shares how he shot the movie with his own money, relatives and untrained actors in his hometown. He also reveals the story behind the iconic 'Dil pe mat le' line and the censor board's reaction.
Jul 5, 2022 · With Modern Love Hyderabad, life has come a full circle for Nagesh Kukunoor. He left the city in his 20s only to return in the late ’90s to make his first feature, Hyderabad Blues (1998).