Swapna Dutt
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (February 2021) |
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| Born | Swapna Dutt Chalasani 30 August 1981 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Ohio University |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | Prasad Varma |
| Parent | C. Aswani Dutt (Father) |
| Relatives | Priyanka Dutt (Sister) Nag Ashwin (Brother-in-law) Sravanthi Dutt (Sister) |
Swapna Dutt Chalasani (born 30 August 1981) is an Indian film producer known for her work in Telugu cinema. She is the daughter of C. Ashwini Dutt, a well-known Indian film producer and the founder of Vyjayanthi Movies.
Swapna began her career in filmmaking at the age of 18 as an associate producer of the movie Azad (2000). Soon after her first project, she co-produced movies with her father under his banner Vyjayanthi Movies with her sister Priyanka Dutt. Both Priyanka and Swapna revived Swapna Cinema in 2014. Swapna later produced Mahanati, for which she received a National Award, and later, Sita Ramam.
Early life and family[edit]
Born in Vijayawada to the most renowned producer's family in Telugu film industry, Swapna is the eldest daughter of C. Ashwini Dutt and Vinaya Kumari. She has two younger sisters: Priyanka Dutt, who co-produces movies with Swapna and Sravanthi Dutt, who is a businesswoman in the hospitality sector.[1] On 19 December 2010, Swapna married Prasad Varma. They have a daughter, Navya Vyjayanthi.[2]
Career[edit]
Television[edit]
She studied business management at The University of Findlay.[3]
Films[edit]
On 2014 Swapna launched Swapna Cinema.[4] Under the banner, Swapna and her sister Priyanka co-produced Yevade Subramanyam, directed by Priyanka's husband Nag Ashwin.[5] Much of the filming took place at the Everest Base Camp, becoming the first Indian film to be shot at the location.[6]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2000 | Azad | Associate Producer | Thirupathisamy | Debut film associate produced under Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Line Producer | K. Vijaya Bhaskar | Produced under Vyjayanthi Movies |
| 2005 | Subhash Chandra Bose | Producer | K. Raghavendra Rao | First film as producer |
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Producer | Nag Ashwin | Nominated for the Best Picture award in 1st IIFA Utsavam[7] |
| 2018 | Mahanati | Producer | Nag Ashwin[8] | |
| 2021 | Producer | Uday Gurrala | ||
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Producer | Hanu Raghavapudi | |
| 2023 | Anni Manchi Sakunamule | Producer | Nandini Reddy |
Television[edit]
| Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa | Producer | Zee Telugu |
| Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs[9] | Producer | Zee Telugu |
| Saptaswaralu | Producer | ETV Telugu |
| Jagadam | Producer | Local TV Zee Telugu |
| Jayapradam | Producer | Local TV Maa TV ETV Telugu |
| Raju Rani Jagapathi | Producer | ETV Telugu |
| Super | Producer | ETV Telugu |
| Gata Jhanma Rahasyam | Producer | Maa TV |
| Narthana sala | Producer | ETV Telugu |
| Narthana sala 2 | Producer | ETV Telugu |
| Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu | Producer | Maa TV |
| Nee Kongu Bangaaram Kanu 2 | Producer | Maa TV |
| Jhummandi Naadam | Producer | ETV Telugu |
| Jhummandi Naadam 2 | Producer | ETV Telugu |
Awards[edit]
- Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Yevade Subramanyam (2015)
- Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu - Mahanati (2018)
- SIIMA Award for Best Film - Mahanati (2018)
- Zee Cine Awards Telugu - Mahanati (2018)
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Mahanati (2018)
References[edit]
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (12 May 2018). "The Dutt sisters behind Mahanati". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Swapna Dutt introduces baby girl Navya Vyjayanthi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Smile of Success". The Hindu. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
- ^ "Yevade Subramanyam' Review: Yes, He Is Worth The Find". GreatAndhra. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Exclusvie | Dulquer Salmaan was a choice that I was hell bent on: Swapna Dutt Chalasani". Hindustan Times. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ staff (2 December 2014). "Yevade Subramanyam, the first Telugu film shot in Everest". Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ^ "Rajamouli's 'Baahubali', Mahesh's 'Srimanthudu' top IIFA Utsavam 2015 nomination list". IBTimes. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ K., Janani (14 August 2019). "Mahanati director Nag Ashwin: I thought Bollywood will get National Awards, not Keerthy Suresh". India Today. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Zee Saregamapa Little Champs final 2007". Idlebrain. Retrieved 9 September 2007.
External links[edit]
- Swapna Dutt at IMDb