K. Vishwanath- famous Indian filmmaker, screenwriter & director (1930). image credit: Google

Produced 53 films in 60 year career. image credit: Google

Created films in various genres incl. performing arts, visual arts & aesthetics. image credit: Google

Received 5 National Film Awards, 7 Nandi Awards, 10 Filmfare Awards South & 1 Hindi Filmfare Award. image credit: Google

Received Dada Saheb Phalke Award (2016) & Padma Shri (1992). image credit: Google

Worked in Bollywood & created blockbusters with Jaya Prada. image credit: Google

Last tribute paid by Tollywood star Pavan Kalyan. image credit: Google

Recalled by PM Modi for entertainment industry efforts. image credit: Google

Involved in films discussing social issues. image credit: Google

Appreciated for his creativity. image credit: Google