K. R. Devmani

K R Devmani

Devmani working in his film at ahmedabad
Born Kirankumar R Devmani
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Occupation Film director, screenwriter, Author, Doctor
Years active 2012–present
Relatives Milan Devmani (brother)
Website www.drkrdevmani.com

Kirankumar R Devmani is an Indian film director, screenwriter, book author and former Ayurvedic doctor from Ahmedabad.[1][2] He has received acclaim for his social issue based films.[3][4][5]

His 2013 Gujarati film Meghdhanushya was controversial in India due to its focus on gay relationships in India.[6][7][8][9][10]

References

  1. ↑ "Gujarati Film on Homosexuality, a Threat to National Unity?". Retrieved 2015-09-22.
  2. ↑ "Gujarati film focusing on gay issues aims to spur debate". Retrieved 2015-09-22.
  3. ↑ "The wait is a bit too taxing - Ahmedabad Mirror -". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  4. ↑ "SC to hear if Gujarati film on gays deserves tax break". http://www.hindustantimes.com/. Retrieved 2015-09-23. External link in |website= (help)
  5. ↑ "Details". epaper.navgujaratsamay.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  6. ↑ "Supreme Court effectively shelves Gujarati film, says homosexuality akin to social evil for some". Retrieved 2015-09-22.
  7. ↑ "Gujarat 'social evil' plea on gay film in SC". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  8. ↑ "Supreme Court remarks practically shelve Gujarati film on homosexuality | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  9. ↑ "Gujarat government contests HC order to grant entertainment tax exemption to 'Meghdhanushya' - The Economic Times". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  10. ↑ "બોલ્ડ વિષય પર બનેલી પહેલી ગુજરાતી 'ગે' ફિલ્મ(Bollywood News)". sandesh.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.


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