Veteran film director Kashinathuni Vishwanath passed away

Veteran film director Kashinathuni Vishwanath passed away

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Category : Obituaries Published on: February 07 2023

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Veteran film director and Dadasaheb Phalke award winner Kasinathuni Vishwanath passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in Hyderabad.
He was a stalwart of the cinema world, distinguishing himself as a creative and multifaceted director.
Viswanath, popularly known as 'Kalatapasvi', was born in February 1930 in Andhra Pradesh.
He became the 48th recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema.
He was conferred with the award for the year 2016.
His other honours include Padma Shri in 1992, five National Awards, 20 Nandi Awards (given by the Andhra Pradesh government) and 10 Filmfare trophies including the Lifetime Achievement award.

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