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Guruprasad

movie Actor, Film Director, Writer, Producer, Author cake 2 November 1972 (Thursday) (Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka)
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Height

5' 10" (177 cm)

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Age

52

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 2 November 1972 (Thursday)
Birthplace: Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Bangalore, Karnataka

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Sumithra Sonu
Children: Daughters- 2 (from 2 marriages)

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Guruprasad

  • His directorial debut was the 2006 film Mata, which became a cult hit.
  • His second film as a director was Eddelu Manjunatha in 2009.
  • Both films received positive reviews and were considered for various awards.
  • Guruprasad then went on to direct various Kannada films such as Director’s Special (2013), Eradane Sala (2017), and Ranganayaka (2024).
  • As an actor, he has appeared in many Kannada films including Mylari (2010), Hudugaru (2011), Karodpathi (2014), Kushka (2020), and Body God (2022).

    Guruprasad on the poster of the film Kushka
    Guruprasad on the poster of the film Kushka
  • Guruprasad worked as a dialogue writer in many films such as Whistle (2013) and Super Ranga (2014).
  • In 2021, he started online classes on Zoom for script writing.

    Guruprasad on the advertisement of his online script writing classes
    Guruprasad on the advertisement of his online script writing classes
  • Between 1 and 2 November 2024, Guruprasad died by suicide at his home in Madanaiyakanahalli; his body was found on 3 November.
  • Initial police investigations showed that he was dealing with financial problems and pressure from creditors.
  • Guruprasad appeared on various Kannada reality TV shows, including Bigg Boss Kannada (2014) on Star Suvarna, Dance Karnataka Dance (2016) on Zee Kannada, and Barjari Comedy (2018) on Star Suvarna.
  • He was outspoken and often faced controversies, including a legal case over a bounced cheque in January 2024.
  • Guruprasad was known for using realistic satire in his films.

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