Ravi Kinagi
Ravi Kinagi (alternative spellings: Rabi Kinagi, Rabi Kinnagi) is an Indian film director, editor and a script-writer who works in Bengali and Odia cinema.[1][2]
Ravi Kinagi | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | film director |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Notable work | Paran Jai Jaliya Re |
Personal life and Career
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 shifted to Mumbai to work 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 shifted to Odisha to make Odia films. His 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 |
As editor
Screenplay
Dialogue
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 | ||
| 2001 | Sindoor Nukhen Khela Ghara | Odia | ||
| 2003 | Suna Sankhali | Odia | ||
References
- "Rabi Kinagi". www.citwf.com. Retrieved 14 February 2009.
- "The great role reversal of Tollywood". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- "'Experience movies, favourites and more has been my best teacher'". The Statesman. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2020.