P. Kumar Vasudev

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P. Kumar Vasudev (21 June 1936 – 31 October 1998) was an Indian director who is known for his work in Indian television.[2][3] His Hum Log, (1984–85) broadcast on DD1 was India's first soap opera and the first serial drama series in the Indian sub-continent and Asia.[4][5]

Born(1936-06-21)21 June 1936[1]
Died31 October 1998(1998-10-31) (aged 62)
AlmamaterFTII
OccupationDirector
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P. Kumar Vasudev
P. Kumar Vasudev
Born(1936-06-21)21 June 1936[1]
Died31 October 1998(1998-10-31) (aged 62)
Alma materFTII
OccupationDirector
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Career

Vasudev's big screen venture Kunwari Bahu (1984) is an adaptation of Repati Koduku, a Telugu novel authored by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy. Hum Log, (1984–85) broadcast on DD1 was India's first soap opera and the first drama series in the Indian sub-continent and Asia. His directorial venture Ganadevta (1987–88) is a televised version of Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay's 1942 Bengali novel Ganadevata. It starred Rohit Orhi in lead.[6] It also featured Roopa Ganguly and Anjul Chaturvedi. The series earned Ganguly her national recognition.[7][8]

Death

Kumar Vasudev died in Pune, India, on 31 October 1998, following a brief illness.[9] He is survived by his wife and three daughters.[9]

Accolades

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1989 Uptron Award Best TV serial Ganadevta Nominated [10]
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Filmography

Films

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Year Title Direction Notes Ref.
1978 Shalimar
  • Video sequence director
  • Released on 31 December 1978
1984 Kunwari Bahu Yes Released on 10 July 1984 [11]
At Five Past Five Yes [9]
Guru Yes 1st Indian telefilm
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TV series

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1984–85 Hum Log Doordarshan
  • First episode: 7 July 1984
  • Last episode (156th) : 17 December 1985
 [4]
1986 Ajube
1988 Ganadevta [12]
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