T. N. Seetharam
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Cultural icon
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in Karnataka, India, through his work in several art
Art
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mediums. Mr. Seetharam has written, directed, and produced plays
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
, movies, and top-rated television
Television
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series which have attracted millions of viewers.
T.N. Seetharam was associated with the famous director Puttana Kanagal and had written scripts for his movies. He also has made appearances as an actor in movies.
He was noticed when he started directing TV serials for Doordarshan
DoorDarshan
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. Fame and recognition came when he directed Mayamruga, a daily Kannada serial which stood apart for its take on reality. Mayamruga has seen a DVD avatar, which probably is the first for a Kannada serial. He then went on to direct Kamanabillu which was the first serial on a satellite TV to be widely watched. The most successful phase for him has been his association with ETV Kannada which resulted in famous serials like Manvantara and Muktha. He has acted in most of his serials and he likes to play the character of a lawyer who comes to the rescue of the oppressed. Mr Seetharam is strong in his scripts which makes him quickly change the course of a serial and deliver what the audience demand. Usually the ratings soar when he makes an appearance. The court scenes are elaborate and goes on for weeks together and yet the audience ask for more. That's the power and charm of Seetharam. He developed a concept of Samvada, an organised meeting with the audience of his serials throughout the length and breadth of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. These became so popular that ETV Kannada telecast these interactions which had an equal ratings as that of the serial.
Filmography
- KrauryaKrauryaKraurya is a 1996 Kannada language film by Girish Kasaravalli.-Kraurya aka The tale of a story teller:Language : KannadaStory : T.N.Seetharam Director : Girish Kasaravalli Music : L. Vaidyanathan -Plot summary:...
(Story, Screenplay) - Dharanimandala Madhyadolage (Acting)
- MatadanaMatadanaMatadana is a 1965 novel written by the famous Kannada writer, philosopher, thinker S L Bhyrappa. An award winning Kannada movie Matadana based on this novel, which was directed by T N Seetharam secured 'Best Regional Film' award at 47th Indian National Film Awards...
(Direction) - Meera Madhava Raghava (Story, Dialogues, Screenplay and Direction)
Television
Due to Mr. Seetharam's association with ETVETV Network (India)
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, all his serials are telecast on ETV Kannada. However, the serial Mayamruga, was aired on Doordarshan Chandana also. His 1st serial, Mukha Mukhi was aired on Doordarshan.
- Mukha Mukhi
- Mayamruga
- College Taranga
- Jwalamukhi
- ManvantaraManvantaraManvantara or Manuvantara , or age of a Manu , the Hindu progenitor of mankind, is an astronomical period of time measurement. Manvantara is a Sanskrit sandhi, a combination of words manu and antara, manu-antara or manvantara, literally meaning the duration of a Manu, or his life span .Each...
- MukthaMukthaMuktha was a serial telecast in Kannada language on ETV Kannada. It was directed by T.N. Seetharam, who has enacted in the serial. The serial aimed to bring civic awareness with stories to fight for justice against all bureaucratic and political odds. Muktha, a word with roots in Sanskrit, means...
- Dashavataara
- MinchuMinchuMinchu is a serial telecast in Kannada language on ETV Kannada channel. It is being produced by T.N. Seetharam, who has previously directed many serials like Muktha, Manvantara etc. The serial is running successfully all over Karnataka. The story includes a villain murdering his own wife for her...
- Male Billu
- Muktha Muktha
Awards
- 47th Indian National Film Awards: T.N. Seetharam directed Mathadaana secured 'Best Regional Film' award.
- Year 2005 Karnataka State Government's 'Aryabhata Awards': 'Best Director' award for the direction of the teleserial MukthaMukthaMuktha was a serial telecast in Kannada language on ETV Kannada. It was directed by T.N. Seetharam, who has enacted in the serial. The serial aimed to bring civic awareness with stories to fight for justice against all bureaucratic and political odds. Muktha, a word with roots in Sanskrit, means...
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- Director of award winning TV Shows - Mayamruga, Mukta, Manvantara
T.N. Seetharam was the president of Karnataka State Film Awards jury for the year 2006.