S Shankar is an Indian filmmaker and producer. He is often called the Steven Spielberg of Indian cinema for producing the film ‘2.0,’ India’s one of the most expensive films. Two of S Shankar’s films namely, Indian (1996) and Jeans (1998), were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
S Shankar is an Indian filmmaker and producer. He was born on 17 August 1963 in Kumbakonam, Madras. His zodiac sign is Leo. He earned a diploma in mechanical engineering from Central Polytechnic College, Tamil Nadu.
His father’s name is Shanmugam, and his mother’s name is Muthulaxmi.
He is married to Easwari Shankar. They have three children, Aditi Shankar, Aishwarya Shankar, and Arjith Shankar.
S Shankar’s favourites
His hobbies include listening to music, watching films, and travelling.
His favourite singer and composer is AR Rahman.
His favourite actor is Rajinikanth.
Interesting facts about S Shankar
S Shankar’s full name is Shankar Shanmugam.
During his childhood, S Shankar aspired to become an actor.
SA Chandrashekhar, a film director, producer and screenwriter, introduced him to the entertainment industry.
S Shankar is often called the Steven Spielberg of Indian cinema for producing the film ‘2.0,’ India’s one of the most expensive films.
‘2.0’ had an estimated budget of Rs 500 crore.
Academy Award nominations
Two of S Shankar’s films namely, Indian (1996) and Jeans (1998), were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
S Shankar is the highest paid director in Indian cinema.
Interestingly, he is only Indian director and producer who has not had a single flop in is career.
S Shankar’s projects with AR Rahman
He has worked with AR Rahman for 12 of his film projects.
He has worked with famous Tamil actors like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Vikram, and Vijay.
MGR University honoured S Shankar with a doctorate degree for his contribution to Indian cinema.
S Shankar’s films
S Shankar’s most successful films are Robot (2010), I (2015), Shivaji: The Boss (2007), Anniyan (2005), Nayak: The Real Hero (2001), Kaadhal (2004), 2.0 (2018), The Gentleman (1994), Veyil (2006), Nanban (2012), and Anandhapurathu Veedu (2010).
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