Priyanka Dutt | |
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 Dutt in 2023 | |
| Born | Priyanka Dutt Chalasani[1] 19 December 1984 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Nag Ashwin |
| Parent | C. Aswani Dutt (father) |
| Relatives | Swapna Dutt, Sravanthi Dutt (Sisters) |
Priyanka Dutt Chalasani (born 19 December 1984) is an Indian film producer known for her work in Telugu cinema.[2] She is the daughter of C. Ashwini Dutt, a well known Indian film producer and the founder of Vyjayanthi Movies.
Dutt studied filmmaking at University of California, Los Angeles.[2] She made her debut as a filmmaker at the age of 20 by co-producing the film Balu in 2004.[2] She is also the founder of Three Angels Studio and has produced a short film titled Yaadon Ki Baraat, which was screened at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.[3]
Early life
Dutt began her career in the film industry by assisting Bombay-based director and advertisement filmmaker Shoojit Sircar in many of his advertisements for various brands. She moved to Hyderabad to co-produce movies with her father's banner Vyjayanthi Movies. She co-produced three films: Balu (2005), Jai Chiranjeeva (2005), and Shakti (2011).[3]
Three Angels Studio
Dutt launched her own production house, Three Angels Studio[4] in the year 2009 to encourage New age cinema. The studio produced its first film Baanam (2009) which explores the story of an IPS officer who is the son of a Naxalite. The film was critically acclaimed[5] for the way it dealt with the issue. The film won Priyanka the Silver Nandi Award in the best film category in 2009.[6] She also produced corporate films for premium clients in India under Three Angels Studio.[3]
Personal life
In December 2015, Dutt married Nag Ashwin, the director of the films Yevade Subramanyam and Mahanati, which she had produced. The couple has a son.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Balu | N/A | Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | N/A | Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2009 | Baanam | Producer | Three Angels Studio |
| 2010 | Om Shanti | Producer | Three Angels Studio |
| 2011 | Shakti | Producer | Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2012 | Sarocharu | Producer | Three Angels Studio |
| 2013 | Yaadon Ki Baraat | Producer | Three Angels Studio |
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Producer | Swapna Cinema |
| 2018 | Mahanati | Producer | Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2021 | Producer | Swapna Cinema | |
| 2021 | Jathi Ratnalu | Co-Producer | Vyjayanthi Movies |
References
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE | Dulquer Salmaan was a choice that I was hell bent on: Swapna Dutt Chalasani". Hindustan Times. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Priyanka takes Tollywood to Cannes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Yaadon Ki Baraat, during its short length, tells the tale of a young R.D. Burman fan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ↑ "Ashwini Dutt's daughter announces 2 projects". India Glitz. Archived from the original on 26 July 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ↑ "Movie Review-Baanam". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ↑ "Silver Nandi award for second best Feature Film for Baanam". Retrieved 19 May 2013.