Pawan Kumar
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- October 29, 1982 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Active Years
- 2002–2025 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 48 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Pawan Kumar.
Also known as: ಪವನ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, Pawan Kumar, B.P, Lucia P.
Birth Date: October 29, 1982.
Place of Birth: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Professions: Film director, actor, screenwriter, and producer.
Primary Industry: Kannada film industry / Kannada cinema.
Background: Theatre background; wrote scripts for plays on stage; worked as an associate director with Yograj Bhat.
Known for/Credits:
Writing: Manasaare, Pancharangi.
Directorial debut: Lifeu Ishtene (2011).
Psychological thriller: Lucia (2013) - described as a major turning point in his career.
Other films mentioned: Highway (2014), Shahid (2012), Dhoomam (2023).
Known Credits count: 31 (TMDB).
Draft 1: Pawan Kumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer who primarily works in the Kannada film industry. Born on October 29, 1982, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, he has a background in theatre, where he wrote scripts for stage plays. Before his film career, he served as an associate director with Yograj Bhat. He is well known for writing the films Manasaare and Pancharangi. His directorial debut was Lifeu Ishtene in 2011. The 2013 psychological thriller Lucia is noted as a major turning
Career overview
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Name: Pawan Kumar.
Roles: Film director, actor, screenwriter, producer.
Industry: Kannada film industry (primarily).
Birth Date: October 29, 1982.
Birth Place: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Background: Theatre background; wrote scripts for plays on stage.
Early Career: Worked as an associate director with Yograj Bhat.
Known for/Writing credits:
Manasaare (2009)
Pancharangi (2010)
Lifeu Ishtene (2011) - directorial debut.
Lucia (2013) - psychological thriller, described as a major turning point in his career.
Dhoomam (2023)
Acting credits mentioned: Highway (2014), Shahid (2012).
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Pawan Kumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer who primarily works in the Kannada film industry. Born on October 29, 1982, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, he comes from a theatre background. Before his work in film, he wrote scripts for plays on stage and served as an associate director with Yograj Bhat.
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Kumar is well known for his writing and directorial work. His credits include the films Manasaare, released in 2009, and Pancharangi, released in 2010. His directorial debut was the film Lifeu Ishtene in 2011. The 2013 psychological thriller Lucia became one of the biggest turning points of his career. Other films associated with him include Dhoomam, released in 2023.
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In addition to his work as a director and screenwriter, Kumar is an actor. He is known for his roles in films such as Shahid in 2012 and Highway in 2014.
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Pawan Kumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer who primarily works in the Kannada film industry. Born on October 29, 1982, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, he has a background in theatre, where he wrote scripts for plays on stage. His early professional experience included working as an associate director with Yograj Bhat.
Kumar is recognized for several notable films within the industry. He is well known for writing the films Manasaare, released in 2009, and Pancharangi, released in 2010. His directorial debut was the 2011 film Lifeu Ishtene. The 2013 psychological thriller Lucia is noted as one of the biggest turning points of his career. His filmography also includes the 2023 film Dhoomam.
Beyond his work behind the camera, Kumar has also performed as an actor. He is known for his work in the films Shahid, released in 2012, and Highway, released in 2014. Through his various roles in writing, directing, and acting, he has established a significant presence in Kannada cinema.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Shodha (2025) as Rohit
- Shodha (2025) Writer
- Shodha (2025) as Rohit
- Prishati (2025) Writer
- Custody (2023) Presenter
- U-Turn (2023) Original Story
- Dhoomam (2023) Director
- Dhoomam (2023) Writer
- Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare (2023) as Senior
- Gaalipata 2 (2022)
- Kudi Yedamaithe (2021) as Harsha
- Kudi Yedamaithe (2021) Director
- Seetimaarr (2021) Presenter
- Govinda Govinda (2021) as Keshav Karade
- Flyover (2021) Original Story
- Leila (2019) Director
- Alidu Ulidavaru (2019)
- U Turn (2019) Original Story
- Chambal (2019)
- U Turn (2018) Director
- U Turn (2018) Screenplay
- U Turn (2018) Story
- Careful (2017) Original Story
- Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017) Producer
- U Turn (2016) Director
- U Turn (2016) Producer
- U Turn (2016) Screenplay
- U Turn (2016) Story
- Enakkul Oruvan (2015) Story
- Enakkul Oruvan (2015) Screenplay
- Lucia (2013) as Doctor
- Lucia (2013) Director
- Lucia (2013) Editor
- Lucia (2013) Story
- Lucia (2013) Screenplay
- Lifeu Ishtene (2011) as Suraj
- Lifeu Ishtene (2011) Director
- Pancharangi (2010) as Bharat Kumar
- Pancharangi (2010) Screenplay
- Manasaare (2009) as Dollar
- Manasaare (2009) Screenplay
- Circus (2009)
- Inthi Ninna Preethiya (2008) as Vaasne Baabu
- Mr. Garagasa (2008)
- Marshal (2002)
- Dvitva Director
- Dvitva Writer
- Death of Spin Original Film Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pawan Kumar best known for?
Pawan Kumar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Seetimaarr (2021), Govinda Govinda (2021), Class of '44 (1973), Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017).
When and where was Pawan Kumar born?
Pawan Kumar was born on October 29, 1982 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
How many credits does Pawan Kumar have?
Pawan Kumar has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is Pawan Kumar's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Govinda Govinda (2021) as Keshav Karade — aged about 38
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