Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Do you like Mahesh Narayanan?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) |
|
|---|
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University |
|
|---|
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|
Family
| Father | Narayanan |
|---|---|
| Mother | Geetha (doctor) |
| Siblings | Ganesh Narayanan (younger brother, doctor) |
| Spouse | Ramya |
| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
| Debut |
| ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award(s) |
| ||||||||||
| Career Overview | Mahesh Narayanan embarked on his career in the Malayalam film industry as an advertisement editor after completing his education. He made his debut as a film editor with 'Rathri Mazha' in 2007, which won several Kerala State Film Awards. He transitioned into screenwriting with 'Mili' (2015) before making his directorial debut with 'Take Off' (2017), inspired by the dramatic rescue of Indian nurses from Iraq. His innovative projects include 'C U Soon,' notable for being India's first computer screen film. He has also worked in Tamil and Hindi films and continues to work as a film editor across various Indian languages. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mahesh Narayanan started his career editing advertisements before moving on to documentaries and short films. | |
| 2. His film 'Take Off' was a box office success that showcased the struggles of Indian nurses during a crisis. | |
| 3. He is recognized for his use of modern technology in filmmaking, particularly with 'C U Soon,' shot entirely on an iPhone. | |
| 4. As an editor, he worked on Kamal Haasan's films Vishwaroopam and Vishwaroopam II. | |
| 5. His films have been screened at international film festivals including Moscow, Rotterdam, and Shanghai. |