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| Born | Guruprasada Ramachandra Sharma 2 November 1972 Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Died | (aged 52) Madanaiyakanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, writer, producer, actor, author,anchor |
| Years active | 2006–2024 |
| Spouse | 2 |
| Children | 2 |
Guruprasad (2 November 1972 – October 2024) was an Indian film director and actor in the Kannada film industry. His debut as a director was the 2006 film Mata which became a cult hit and his second film as a director is Eddelu Manjunatha.[1] Both films did receive positive reviews and were considered for many award categories. He was known for portraying satire in a realistic way on screen.[2]
Guruprasad was found dead by a suspected suicide by hanging at his home in Madanayakanahalli, Bangalore, on 3 November 2024. Authorities said that he probably died between 31 October and 1 November, as his body was partially decomposed.[3][4][5][6][7]
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- ^ "EState-award winning Kannada filmmaker Guruprasad dies by suicide". The Hindu.
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- ^ "Decomposed Body Of Kannada Director Guruprasad Found At Bengaluru Flat". NDTV.com. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
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