Ravi Kinagi
Ravi Kinagi (alternative spellings: Rabi Kinagi, Rabi Kinnagi) is an Indian film director, editor, and screenwriter. He works in Bengali and Odia cinema.[1][2]
Ravi Kinagi | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | film director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Notable work | Awara |
Biography
Ravi Kinagi was born into a Kannada family. He learned the basics of filmmaking from his father Shankar Kinagi who was a producer and director. He was born and brought up in Mumbai. He worked with Rajshri Films when they were making Paheli, Naiyya, and Kanoon Ka Shikar. He also assisted S Ramanathan, Anil Ganguly, and Prashant Nanda. He then directed two Marathi films, Manuski and Halahal. Later he started making Odia films. His first Odia film Manini was said to be the first Silver Jubilee film in Odisha. He finally shifted to the Bengali film industry where he has made numerous successful films over the years. He speaks seven languages — Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, and Bengali.[3]
Filmography
As director
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Odia film
| Year | Title | Cast | Language | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Manini | Odia | ||
| 1988 | Suna Chadhei | Odia | ||
| 1989 | Ama Ghar Ama Sansar | Odia | ||
| 1990 | Pardesi Chadhei | Odia | ||
| 1990 | Jiban Sanghi | Odia | ||
| 1991 | Bhishma Pratigya | Odia | ||
| 1994 | Bhai Hela Bhagari | Odia | ||
| 1996 | Suna Panjuri | Odia | ||
| 1997 | Kandhei Aaakhire Luha | Odia | ||
| 1998 | Stree | Odia | ||
| 1999 | Pabitra Bandhan | Odia | ||
| 2002 | Sindura Nuhein Khela Ghara | Odia | ||
| 2004 | Mastan | Bengali | ||
References
- "Rabi Kinagi". Complete Index to World Film. Retrieved 14 February 2009.
- "The great role reversal of Tollywood". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- "'Experience movies, favourites and more has been my best teacher'". The Statesman. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
External links
- Ravi Kinagi at IMDb