About
Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi is a filmmaker and scriptwriter, renowned for directing the 1991 TV epic 'Chanakya,' in which he also portrayed the title role. His notable works include the 2003 film 'Pinjar' and the 1996 television series 'Mrityunjay,' for which he received a Best Director award. He serves on the Board of Founders at Rishihood University.
A qualified medical professional, Dr. Dwivedi transitioned to theatre and television driven by his interest in Indian history and literature. In the late 1990s, he served as Programming Division Head at Zee TV. In 2009, the South Asian Cinema Foundation honored him with its Cultural Catalyst Award.
Work Experience
- Board of Founders, Rishihood University
- Filmmaker and Scriptwriter
- Programming Division Head, Zee TV (late 1990s)
- Writer, Director and Actor, TV serial 'Chanakya' (1990-1992)
Education
Medical degree (MBBS)India
Research Areas
- Indian history
- literature
- culture
Publications
- Director: TV epic 'Chanakya' (1991)
- Director: Film 'Pinjar' (2003)
- Director: TV series 'Mrityunjay' (1996)
Awards & Recognitions
- Best Director Award for TV series 'Mrityunjay' (1996)
- Cultural Catalyst Award, South Asian Cinema Foundation (2009)
Further Additions
- Directed TV serial 'Chanakya' (1991); Film 'Pinjar' (2003, adapted from Amrita Pritam's novel); TV series 'Mrityunjay' (1996)