Teja (director)

Teja
Teja at a shoot in the Maldives in 2011
Born
Jasti Dharma Teja[1]

(1966-02-22) 22 February 1966 (age 58)
Madras, Madras State, India
Occupations
Years active1985–present
Notable workChitram, Jayam, Nuvvu Nenu, Nene Raju Nene Mantri
SpouseSrivalli
ChildrenAmitov Teja, Aila Teja, Aurov Teja [Deceased]

Teja (born Jasti Dharma Teja; 22 February 1966) is an Indian cinematographer turned director and screenwriter, known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema.[2][3] He ventured into direction with hits such as Chitram, Nuvvu Nenu, and Jayam.[2][3] He has garnered several state Nandi Awards, and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for Nuvvu Nenu.[4]

Teja debuted as cinematographer with Ram Gopal Varma's 1992 bilingual film Raat, for which he won Nandi Award for Best Cinematography.[5] As a cinematographer, He is known for his works in films such as Baazi, Ghulam, Sangharsh, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain, Krodh, Krishna, Shastra, Rakshak, Money, Tere Mere Sapne, and Vishwavidhaata.[6][7][8][9] Teja also worked as a crew member in films such as Kshana Kshanam, Rangeela, Drohi, Antham, Gaayam, and Govinda Govinda.[10]

  1. ^ "విజయ తేజ హాసం". Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 19 August 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Hero Prince indebted to director Teja - BeyondTollywood - News, Reviews, Gallerys, Wallpapers, Trailers, Videos, Lyrics". 3 September 2013. Archived from the original on 3 September 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ a b "RK's Open Heart with director Teja". 10 May 2012. Archived from the original on 10 May 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ 25CineFrames (30 July 2013). "Director Teja Approached Nagma For His Next Film". 25CineFrames.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ P Sai Swaroop. "Director Teja Comments On Mahesh Babu". Movies.cinema65.com. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  6. ^ "I am indebted to director Teja: Prince". 123telugu.com. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Director Teja offers a role to Nagma". ApNewsCorNer.Com. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  8. ^ Sheela Panicker (27 November 2009). "Director Teja in Search of New Teenage Face for his forthcoming film 'ATU ITU'". Indiaprwire.com. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Teja: Our heroes know nothing about story". AP NEWS LIVE. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Director Teja Speaks About His Movie 1000 Abaddalu Telugufilmnagar " - Telugu Video News". DegaView.com. Retrieved 21 July 2016.