Kavitha Lankesh

Kavitha Lankesh
Lankesh at the IFFI (2006)
Born (1974-12-13) 13 December 1974
EducationBangalore University
OccupationFilm director
Notable workDeveeri (1999)
Children1
Parent(s)P. Lankesh
Indira
RelativesGauri Lankesh (sister)
Indrajit Lankesh (brother)
WebsiteOfficial website

Kavitha Lankesh is an Indian film director, screenwriter and a lyricist known for her work in Kannada cinema industry. She began as a documentary film-maker before directing her first feature film, Deveeri (1999), which went on to win international, national and state awards. She is considered to be one of the renowned film-makers of Kannada cinema. She has directed and produced more than fifty documentaries and informational films, along with over forty corporate films. Some of the films Kavitha directed have won awards and accolades from critics.