Amoghavarsha JS

Amoghavarsha JS
Born
Bengaluru, India
EducationBachelor of Computer Science
Occupation(s)Filmmaker and wildlife photographer
Years active2005-present
Websiteamoghavarsha.com

Amoghavarsha JS is an Indian filmmaker, wildlife photographer, and conservationist, best known for his films “Wild Karnataka”, India's first blue-chip natural history movie,[1] and “Gandhada Gudi”, a docudrama featuring the late Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar.

"Wild Karnataka" received two awards at the 67th National Film Awards for its exploration of Karnataka's biodiversity.[2] In addition to filmmaking, Amoghavarsha has worked on other creative projects, including as the art director for the album Divine Tides by Ricky Kej and Stewart Copeland which received two Grammy Awards.[3]

Early life

Amoghavarsha JS was born in Bengaluru, India. He completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and worked as a software engineer at Amazon. During this time, he developed an interest in wildlife photography, frequently visiting jungles near Bengaluru.[4] After two years at Amazon, he joined the start-up Asklaila as its first employee, but soon transitioned to a part-time programming role to pursue photography full-time.[4]

Career

Photography

Amoghavarsha photography career began with frequent trips to the Western Ghats[4] which played a pivotal role in his growth within the field.[5] He served as a photo ambassador for Pixetra, a camera store in Bengaluru, and conducted photography workshops in locations such as Thekkady, Bhadra, and Bannerghatta forest.[4] Additionally, Amoghavarsha worked part-time at Felis Creations, a wildlife photography and documentary production company founded by Sandesh Kadur.[4]

In 2020, Amoghavarsha was appointed as an expert judge for the Sony BBC Earth photography contest, Earth in Focus, where he also conducted a masterclass on "The Art of Storytelling Through Photography."[6]

Films

Amoghavarsha transitioned to filmmaking with a focus on wildlife and environmental documentaries. One of his earlier movies was “Kali”, which highlighted the ecological significance of the Kali River. It is credited[7] with raising awareness that led to the renaming of the Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve to the Kali Tiger Reserve in 2015.[7]

That same year, Amoghavarsha directed Shanti Samsara, a musical project composed by Ricky Kej.[8] It was presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris[8][9] and was officially launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President François Hollande during an event for the International Solar Alliance (ISA).[9] Shanti Samsara features Sanskrit verses, along with spoken word contributions from notable figures such as Amitabh Bachchan, Frances Fisher, and Rosanna Arquette.[9] The project also incorporates visuals from Amoghavarsha's earlier film Kali.[8]

In 2021, Amoghavarsha co-directed the film Wild Karnataka with Kalyan Varma. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the film won the awards for Best Exploration/Adventure Film and Best Narration/Voice Over at the 67th National Film Awards.[2] The song "Mother Earth" from the album Divine Tides by Ricky Kej and Stewart Copeland, was originally composed for Wild Karnataka.[10] Amoghavarsha also worked as the art director for Divine Tides, which won two Grammy Awards at the 64th and 65th Annual Grammy Awards.[11]

Amoghavarsha's 2022 film, Gandhada Gudi, with the late Dr.Puneeth Rajkumar, is a tribute to Karnataka's biodiversity and to the 1973 film of the same name which had Puneeth Rajkumar’s father, Dr.Rajkumar as the lead. Released on October 28, 2022, a day before Puneeth Rajkumar’s first death anniversary, the docu-drama was shown on around 250-300 screens in the state of Karnataka[12] and was also screened internationally in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore.[12]

In 2023, Amoghavarsha’s company Mudskipper Labs partnered with the Museum of Solutions (MuSo) in Mumbai to create Homecoming - The Adventure of a Green Sea Turtle.[29] The underwater film, narrated by Jackie Shroff and Dia Mirza, highlights the challenges faced by sea turtles due to plastic pollution in the ocean. The film is a permanent exhibition at MuSo, a children’s museum that was featured on TIME Magazine’s list of the world’s greatest places in 2024.[13] The film was screened at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in June 2024[14] and was also the runner-up for the Wildlife Conservation Documentary Award of the Year 2024 by TOFTigers.[15]

Conservation

Amoghavarsha has been an active conservationist, integrating his work as a photographer and filmmaker with environmental advocacy. He has led numerous expeditions[16] and workshops, particularly in the Western Ghats. He has collaborated with the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS) on projects related to King Cobra telemetry studies and other field research.[17]

He has also worked with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on initiatives such as Science Express – Biodiversity Special which aimed to raise awareness about India’s biodiversity. Additionally, he has partnered with the Center for Environment Education (CEE) to establish interpretation centres  to further environmental education.

In 2022, after Gandhada Gudi completed a 100 day run in theatres,[18] a park in Bengaluru was renamed ‘Gandhada Gudi’ to commemorate both Rajkumar's legacy and the film's contribution to environmental awareness.[18]

Filming projects

  • 2013 - Huli: How to Save the Tiger?
  • 2013 - River Terns of Bhadra
  • 2014 - Kali
  • 2015 - Jaya Hai Kannada Thaye
  • 2017 - Indian Wildlife National Anthem
  • 2020 - Wild Karnataka
  • 2022 - Gandhada Gudi
  • 2022 - Divine Tides
  • 2023 - Homecoming-the Adventure Of A Green Sea Turtle (Puddles - The Turtle Story)
  • Wild Mumbai – This upcoming directorial venture is a project that is similar to Wild Karnataka. It will be directed by Amoghavarsha and will showcase the biodiversity of places like Aarey Colony, Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the Sewri Mudflats.[19]

Awards and Recognitions

Year Project Award / Recognition Ref
2013 Huli 7th CMS Vatavaran Film Festival - Newcomer Award [20]
2015 River Terns of Bhadra 8th CMS Vatavaran Film Festival - Nominated [21]
2015 Shanti Samsara Presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference [22]
2016 Kali Impact Docs - Award of Merit [23]
2020 Wild Karnataka United Nations - Screening of Wild Karnataka on World Wildlife Day [24]
2020 Wild Karnataka Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam - Newcomer Award [25]
2021 Wild Karnataka 67th National Film Awards:
  1. Best Exploration Film
  2. Best Narration
 [26]
2022 Divine Tides Grammy - Best New Age Album [27]
2023 Divine Tides Grammy - Best Immersive Audio Album [27]
2024 Homecoming TOFTigers - Runner Up for the Wildlife Conservation Documentary Award [28]

References

  1. ^ Datta, Sravasti (4 March 2019). "A majestic celebration: Wild Karnataka, India's first blue-chip natural history". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b Staff Reporter (22 March 2021). "Wild Karnataka wins national award in non-feature category". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Grammy Awards 2023: Bengaluru-based Ricky Kej wins his third Grammy Award for album 'Divine Tides'". Business Today. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e Mohan, Deepa (8 December 2008). "In pursuit of a passion". Citizen Matters. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  5. ^ Admin (20 June 2024). "10 Indian Wildlife Photographers You Should Follow For Stunning Nature Photography". 121clicks.com. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Sony BBC Earth concludes a successful run of photography contest and IP 'Earth in Focus'". www.afaqs.com. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Anshi-Dandeli Tiger reserve may be named after River Kali". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Niranjan Kaggere (3 December 2015). "PM's documentary show in Paris reveals state link". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "Narendra Modi, Hollande launch Ricky Kej's new music album in Paris". The Times of India. 1 December 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  10. ^ Gomes, Suruchi Kapur (26 June 2021). "Grammy award-winner Ricky Kej's new album is an ode to earth". The Sunday Guardian Live. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar, earn nominations for 67th Grammy Awards". www.business-standard.com. 9 November 2024. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Puneeth Rajkumar's Gandhada Gudi Opens In Theatres Across USA, UAE And Singapore". News18. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  13. ^ Binayak, Poonam (25 July 2024). "Museum of Solutions: World's Greatest Places 2024". TIME. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  14. ^ "MIFF Celebrates India's Wildlife with Special Non-Competition Package". pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 28 June 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Awards Winners 2024". TOFTigers. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  16. ^ "Amoghavarsha". Travelogues from GreatEscapes. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  17. ^ Matthias, Monish. "Agumbe Rainforest Expedition". Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  18. ^ a b "Bengaluru Park Renamed After Puneeth Rajkumar's Last Film Gandhada Gudi". News18. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  19. ^ ""Wild Mumbai": After Karnataka, Maharashtra Works on Wildlife Documentary".
  20. ^ "7th CMS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Film Festival and Forum 2013". www.cmsvatavaran.org. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  21. ^ "8TH CMS VATAVARAN NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED | CMS VATAVARAN". Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  22. ^ "Narendra Modi, Hollande launch Ricky Kej's new music album in Paris". The Times of India. 1 December 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  23. ^ Globa347_wp (28 January 2016). "Awards of Merit January 2016". Retrieved 16 December 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "Wild Karnataka to be screened at the UN headquarters on World Wildlife Day". The Times of India. 26 February 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  25. ^ "Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam 2020 Winners Announced!". www.wildlife-film.com. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  26. ^ Staff Reporter (22 March 2021). "Wild Karnataka wins national award in non-feature category". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Grammy Awards 2023: Bengaluru-based Ricky Kej wins his third Grammy Award for album 'Divine Tides'". Business Today. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  28. ^ "Awards Winners 2024". TOFTigers. Retrieved 16 December 2024.

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