B. C. Gowrishankar Biography: Age, Wife, Daughter, Movies, Death, Awards, Career

B. C. Gowrishankar was an Indian cinematographer, director, and screenwriter who earned widespread recognition in Kannada cinema through his distinctive visual style that enriched both artistic and mainstream films.

He became well-known for his work on films such as Pushpaka Vimana, Om, and Mysore Mallige, where his inventive and mood-setting visuals elevated the storytelling and made him a respected name behind the camera.

Profile

• Full name: B. C. Gowrishankar
• Date of birth: 26 February 1950
• Age: Deceased
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bangalore, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
• State of origin: Karnataka
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Cinematographer, Film director, Screenwriter
• Parents: Father B. Channabasappa; Mother Shashimukhi
• Siblings: Basavaraj; B. C. Prabhakar; Amaranath; Bharathi
• Spouse: Mamatha Rao
• Children: Rakshita
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and education

B. C. Gowrishankar (passed away in 2004) was born on 26 February 1950 in Bangalore, Mysore State, to B. Channabasappa and Shashimukhi.

He earned a diploma in cinematography from Jayachamarajendra Polytechnic and worked at Kanteerava Studios in Bangalore, where he began honing his craft.

Personal Life

B. C. Gowrishankar was married to Kannada actress Mamatha Rao, and they had a daughter, Rakshita, who went on to become a popular actress during the 2000s.

Career

Gowrishankar started his career as a cinematographer with the 1977 Kannada film Anuroopa.

He garnered critical acclaim early on for his cinematography in films like Spandana (1978) and Arivu (1979).

His later work in Pushpaka Vimana (1987), Om (1995), and Mysore Mallige (1992) showcased his ability to evoke mood and atmosphere, such as capturing a sunset sequence over nine days for a single song or lighting a scene with only a lamp.

He also ventured into direction, helming films like Elu Suttina Kote (1988), Aata Bombata (1990), and Kendada Male (1987), often also handling screenplay and cinematography duties.

His career spanned from 1977 until his death in 2004.

Awards

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Net worth

B. C. Gowrishankar net worth was estimated to be at least $5 million.

Death

B. C. Gowrishankar passed away on 16 November 2004 in Bangalore.

Social Media

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Filmography

As cinematographer:

• Anuroopa (1977)
• Huli Banthu Huli (1978)
• Aparichitha (1978)
• Spandana (1978)
• Khandavideko Mamsavideko (1979)
• Madhu Chandra (1979)
• Ene Barali Preethi Irali (1979)
• Arivu (1979)
• Minchina Ota (1980)
• Prema Anuraga (1980)
• Doddamane Estate (1980)
• Janma Janmada Anubandha (1980)
• Gaali Maathu (1981)
• Geetha (1981)
• Muniyana Madari (1981)
• Aalemane (1981)
• Hosa Belaku (1982)
• Amara Madhura Prema (1982)
• Nanna Devaru (1982)
• Chalisuva Modagalu (1982)
• Antharala (1982)
• Betthale Seve (1982)
• Kaamana Billu (1983)
• Gayathri Maduve (1983)
• Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983)
• Samayada Gombe (1984)
• Prema Sakshi (1984)
• Ramapurada Ravana (1984)
• Shrungara Masa (1984)
• Marali Goodige (1984)
• Apoorva Sangama (1984)
• Bettada Hoovu (1985)
• Jwaalamukhi (1985)
• Dhruva Thare (1985)
• Bangalore Rathriyalli (1985)
• Anand (1986)
• Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987)
• Vijayotsava (1987)
• Manamecchida Hudugi (1987)
• Kendada Male (1987)
• Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
• Elu Suttina Kote (1988)
• Ade Raaga Ade Haadu (1990)
• Aasegobba Meesegobba (1990)
• Kadina Veera (1990)
• Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
• Aata Bombata (1990)
• Hrudaya Haadithu (1991)
• Gandu Sidigundu (1991)
• Kalyana Mantapa (1991)
• Mysore Mallige (1992)
• Belliyappa Bangarappa (1992)
• Mannina Doni (1992)
• Angaili Apsare (1993)
• Urvashi Kalyana (1993)
• Chinnari Mutha (1993)
• Roopayi Raja (1993)
• Odahuttidavaru (1994)
• Sagara Deepa (1994)
• Om (1995)
• Police Power (1995)
• Soothradhara (1996)
• Janumada Jodi (1996)
• Chikka (1997)
• Mungarina Minchu (1997)
• Vimochane (1997)
• Swasthik (1998)
• Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (1998)
• Janumadatha (1999)
• Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi (1999)
• Hrudaya Hrudaya (1999)
• Aryabhata (1999)
• Mahatma (2000)
• Krishna Leele (2000)
• Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu (2001)
• Premi No. 1 (2001)
• Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu (2001)
• Love Lavike (2002)
• Prema (2002)
• Singaaravva (2003)
• Chigurida Kanasu (2003)
• Kanchana Ganga (2004)

As director:

• Kendada Mele (1987)
• Elu Suttina Kote (1988)
• Aata Bombata (1990)

As screenwriter:

• Elu Suttina Kote (1988)
• Aata Bombata (1990)