Ranjith Bajpe
Born
Ranjith Kumar

Bajpe, Manglaore  India
Other namesRanjith Bajpe
Occupation(s)Film Director, Screenwriter
Years active2014

Ranjith Kumar, popularly known as Ranjith Bajpe is an Indian film director and Screen Writer known for his work in Tulu cinema.[1] He is best known for directing First International[2] Tulu film Nirel (2014)[3] which won 5 awards including the best movie award at Tulu Cinemotsava 2015.[4] He also written directed Dhand (2015)[5] which is the first Tulu language movie released in Israel[6] Australia and UK. Ranjith Bajpe usually casts new actors for his movies.[7]

Early life

Ranjith Bajpe was born on 9 December 1985, in Bajpe, in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka State. During his school days he acted in dramas and skits. His father's love of Yakshagana and brother's passion for drama contributed to his passion for movies. Currently working in Dubai, he is the only Tulu director who works on movies during annual leave of his company.[8]

Filmography

Year Film
Director Story Screenplay Dialogues Notes
2014 Nirel Yes Yes 5 Awards including Best Film at Tulu Cinemostsava 2015
2014 Bolkir (Short Film) Yes
2015 Dhand Yes Yes Yes Yes First Tulu movie to be released in Australia and UK [9]
2019 Maya Kannadi Executive Producer[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Tulu film Nirel to hit theatres in Nov". The Hindu. 15 October 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Tulu film industry set to get international touch - The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Dubai: Shooting Begins for Tulu Movie 'Nirel'". karavalmilan.com. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  4. ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-first-ever-tulu-cinemotsava-awards-on January-31-2050428
  5. ↑ "Tulu film 'Dand' to be released on Friday". The Hindu. 26 May 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "'Dhand' Tulu film creates history in Israel with first houseful Indian film ever". namma.tv. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "Dubai : Want to Act in Tulu Movie ? Here is An Opportunity". Daijiworld.com. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  8. ↑ "Dubai: Exclusive - On the sets of Tulu movie 'Nirel'". Daijiworld.com. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  9. ↑ "'Dhand' becomes first Tulu movie to release in Australia, more shows planned in Mumbai". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  10. ↑ "Maya Kannadi takes up Blue Whale challenge". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 23 April 2019.


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