Ranjith Bajpe

Ranjith Bajpe
Born Ranjith Kumar
December 9, 1979
Bajpe, Manglaore  India
Other names Ranjith Bajpe
Occupation Film Director, Screenwriter
Years active 2014

Ranjith Kumar, popularly known as Ranjith Bajpe is an Indian film director and Screen Writer known for his work in Tulu cinema.[1] He is best known for directing First International[2] Tulu film Nirel (2014)[3] which won 5 awards including the best movie award at Tulu Cinemotsava 2015.[4] He also written directed Dhand (2015)[5] which is the first Tulu language movie released in Israel[6] Australia and UK. Ranjith Bajpe usually casts new actors for his movies.[7]

Early life

Ranjith Bajpe was born on December 9, in Bajpe, in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka State. During his school days he acted in dramas and skits. His father’s love of Yakshagana and brother’s passion for drama contributed to his passion for movies. Currently working in Dubai, he is the only Tulu director who works on movies during annual leave of his company.[8]

Filmography

Year Film
Director Story Screenplay Dialogues Notes
2014 Nirel Yes Yes 5 Awards including Best Film at Tulu Cinemostsava 2015
2014 Bolkir (Short Film) Yes
2015 Dhand Yes Yes Yes Yes First Tulu movie to be released in Australia and UK [9]

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