Ram Gopal Varma
Ram Gopal Varma | |
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Born | Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma[1] 7 April 1962 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Alma mater | Civil Engineering (Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College) |
Occupations | |
Years active | 1989–present |
Works | Filmography |
Spouse | Ratna (divorced) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Madhu Mantena (cousin) |
Penmetsa Ram Gopal Varma (born 7 April 1962), often referred to by his initials RGV, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works in
Starting his career as a
Varma is known for directing and presenting
Early life and background
Varma was born into a Telugu speaking family, and did his schooling at
In an interview to Tehelka, Varma talked about his relationship with his parents and the reasons behind his decision to become a filmmaker.
From my parents' perspective, I looked like a useless bum. It was the truth. I had no objective. I was just fascinated by people, so I used to study their behaviour. I was most fascinated by the bullies in my classroom. They were like gangsters for me. They had the guts to push around people, do things I couldn't— perhaps did not even want to do myself. But I'd want a friend like that (laughs). I used to adulate them like heroes. That was my first touch with anti-socialism. Over a period of time, I developed a low-angle fascination for larger than life people. I was always a loner – not because I was unhappy, but because I live away from myself, not just others. I like to study myself – the way I am walking, talking, behaving. My constant obsession with studying myself and other people is perhaps the primary motivation for me to be a filmmaker.[28]
Film career, craft and style
After a brief stint as a site engineer for Krishna Oberoi hotel in
International acclaim
Rachel Dwyer, a reader in world cinema at the
In 2005, Varma directed the Godfatheresque-Sarkar, another super-hit thriller inspired by the life of Bal Thackeray and North Indian politics, which was screened to special mention at the New York Asian Film Festival, along with its sequel Sarkar Raj, which premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and the 9th IIFA World Premiere-Bangkok, and was archived at the Academy of Motion Pictures library.[32][36][37][38][39] In 2013, he directed a docudrama, The Attacks of 26/11, showcased to critical acclaim at the Berlin International Film Festival, in the Panorama as well as the Competition section,[40][41] and was premièred at Films Division of India.[42][43][44] The film received highly positive reviews, with critics praising Varma's narrative of assistant commissioner N. R. Mahale, and the discrepancies associated with Mahale's interaction with Ajmal Kasab on anti terrorism.[45][46][47]
Influences
Varma's philosophy is influenced by Russian-American Novelist
He then directed
Experimental films
In 1991, Varma experimented with the
Bhoot was followed by even more
Mainstream films
Varma started his career in the
Varma's notable mainstream works in Hindi cinema include
Other work
Television
Ram Gopal Varma made his début in Television through a Talk Show titled Ramuism. The show is being aired on a Telugu channel since September 2014..
Online media
He has also made a documentary called God, Sex and Truth with adult actress Mia Malkova.[80]
Biographies
Varma wrote an autobiography titled Na Ishtam, which discusses his life experiences and philosophy. 'Naa Ishtam' was released in December 2010 at Taj Banjara, Hyderabad.
In November 2015, Varma published his book Guns and Thighs: The Story of My Life, which discusses a wide range of subjects, from the influences and circumstances that drew him to cinematic techniques, his successful and unsuccessful films, his Bollywood idols, his live in relationship with Suchitra Krishnamoorthy his relationship with the media and the controversies dogging him, his philosophy of life, and
Personal life
Varma was married to Ratna, who are later divorced.[85] They have a daughter.[86]
Awards and nominations
Varma has garnered the National Film Award, the Bimal Roy Memorial National Award, seven state Nandi Awards, two Bollywood Filmfare Awards, and five Bollywood Movie Awards.
National Film Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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1999 | Shool | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi | Won | [19] |
Nandi Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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1989 | Siva | Nandi Award for Best Director | Won | |
1989 | Siva | Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director | Won | |
1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Nandi Award for Best Director | Won | |
1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer | Won | |
1993 | Money | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Silver | Won | |
1999 | Prema Katha | Nandi Award for Best Director | Won | |
1999 | Prema Katha | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Bronze | Won |
Filmfare Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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1993 | Rangeela | Filmfare Best Story Award
|
Won | [87] |
1995 | Rangeela | Filmfare Award for Best Director | Nominated | [88] |
1995 | Rangeela | Filmfare Award for Best Film | Nominated | [88] |
1998 | Satya | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie
|
Won | [89] |
1998 | Satya | Filmfare Award for Best Film | Nominated | [88] |
2003 | Company | Filmfare Award for Best Director | Nominated | [88] |
2003 | Company | Filmfare Award for Best Film | Nominated | [88] |
2004 | Bhoot | Filmfare Award for Best Director | Nominated | [88] |
2006 | Sarkar | Filmfare Award for Best Director | Nominated | [88] |
Filmfare Awards South
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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1989 | Siva | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu | Nominated | |
1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu | Nominated | |
1993 | Gaayam | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu | Nominated | |
1997 | Anaganaga Oka Roju | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu | Nominated | |
1997 | Anaganaga Oka Roju | Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu | Nominated | |
1999 | Prema Katha | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu | Nominated |
Bimal Roy Memorial National Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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1999 | Satya | Bimal Roy Memorial Award for Best Direction | Won | [57][58][90] |
IIFA Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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2002 | Company | IIFA Award for Best Movie
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Nominated | [88] |
2002 | Company | IIFA Award for Best Director | Nominated | [88] |
Bollywood Movie Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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1998 | Satya | Bollywood Movie Award – Best Director
|
Won | [91] |
2000 | Jungle | Bollywood Movie Award – Best Director | Won | [91] |
2002 | Company | Bollywood Movie Award – Best Director | Won | [91] |
2003 | Bhoot | Bollywood Movie Award – Best Director | Won | [91] |
Zee Cine Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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2004 | Bhoot | Best Director of The Year | Nominated | [91][92] |
2005 | Ab Tak Chhappan | Best Producer of The Year | Nominated | [91][92] |
Screen Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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2000 | Jungle | Screen Award for Best Director | Nominated | [91] |
2002 | Company | Screen Award for Best Film | Nominated | [91][93] |
2009 | Sarkar Raj | Screen Award for Best Director | Nominated | [91] |
Stardust Awards
Year | Film | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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2009 | Sarkar Raj | Stardust Award for Best Director | Nominated | [91] |
2010 | Rakta Charitra | Readers Choice Award for Best Director - Action/Thriller | Nominated | [91] |
Other awards
Year | Film | Awards | Category | Outcome | Ref |
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1989 | Siva | Vamsee Berkley Awards | Best Director | Won | [91] |
1993 | Gaayam | Akruthi Film Award | Best Director | Won | [91] |
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External links
- Ram Gopal Varma at IMDb
- Ram Gopal Varma At Taj by Chance Archived 11 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine