G. Prajesh Sen | |
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 2019 | |
| Born | 29 May 1979 |
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| Spouse | Sabeena S. K. (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
G. Prajesh Sen (also spelt G. Prajeshsen; born 29 May 1979) is an Indian filmmaker and writer. In 2017, he has made his directorial debut with Captain , starring Jayasurya and Anu Sithara.
Prajesh Sen started his career as a journalist and media person. He worked in All India Radio Trivandrum and Madhyamam newspaper. He started his film career as an assistant director with Siddique.
He is the author of the biography Ormakalude Bhramanapadham based on the former Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Nambi Narayanan. [1] He also made a documentary based on Nambi Narayanan, named Nambi The Scientist. [2]
Prajesh worked with a Dutch director Jacco Groen in his street kids documentary series. He worked as an associate producer on Jacco Groen's The Road to Moscow, documenting the lives of nine girls chosen by Karunalaya Social Service Society to represent India at the Street Child World Cup 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
Sen worked as a co-director on Rocketry: The Nambi Effect , based on Nambi Narayanan's life. The movie has R. Madhavan playing the title role. His second movie, Vellam with Jayasurya in the lead role, was released on 22 January 2021. It was the first Malayalam movie released in theaters after the COVID-19 lockdown.Jayasurya bagged the 51st Kerala state best actor award for his stunning performance in Vellam and Shahbaz Aman was selected as the best male singer. [3] Sen announced his third movie titled, The Secret of Women [4] on 24 December 2020 with Niranjana Anoop in the lead role. [5] [6] Prajesh announced his fourth movie Meri Awas Suno starring Jayasurya and Manju Warrier [7] Prajesh is also associated with the renowned magician Prof. Gopinath Muthukad in his DAC activities. DAC - different art centre is established to focus on the emotional and intellectual growth of differently abled children. [8] On 2 October 2021, they gave a visual treat to the world and the program entitled Sahayathra was directed by Prajesh. DAC conducted their second visual treat to the world on 3 December 2021 and the program is entitled Veendum Sahayathra. [9] During an interview with RJ Sneha of Dubai Club FM, on 23 March 2022, Sen announced his next biopic, that is based on the life of Ashraf Thamarassery who has dedicated his life to helping the UAE's deceased on their final journey home. The more details of the film are yet to be revealed.
In 2022 September, Sen conducted a 2-day certified acting workshop in Dubai in association with Club FM. The Emirati film director Nahla Hamad BinFahad Almuhairi was the chief guest during the workshop and has shared her professional experiences with the participants.
Prajesh Sen was born to Gopi N., and T. K. Lathika. [10] He married Sabeena S. K. in 2013. They have a son named Alan P. Sen.
| Year | Title | Notes | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Captain | Biopic of Indian football Captain VP Sathyan | Writer and Director |
| 2018 | Nambi The Scientist [17] | Documentary on Nambi Narayanan | Writer and Director |
| 2019 | Streetkids United 3 – The Road to Moscow [18] | Documentary film based on the life of Indian children selected in the Street Child World Cup | Associate Producer |
| 2021 | Vellam [19] | Film based on a true story | Writer and Director |
| 2021 | Sahayathra [20] | A program by the DAC nurtured students | Program Director |
| 2021 | Veendum Sahayathra [21] | Visual treat[ clarification needed ] by DAC nurtured children | Program Director |
| 2022 | Meri Awas Suno [22] | Official remake of 2019 Bengali film Konttho. | Writer, Director [23] |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Film based on the life of Scientist Nambi Narayan | Co-director |
| 2022 | The secret of women [24] | Post Production | Writer, Director |
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