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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