K. S. Ashoka known as Ashoka is an Indian director and writer. He became popular after his debut movie 6-5=2. It was the first found footage movie in Kannada. He directed a second movie, Dia, which was critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

Early life With an engineering degree from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) in Mysuru, Ashoka was working at Citibank India where he found his colleague D Krishna Chaitanya as his first movie producer. Following the success of 6-5=2 they again collaborated to work together for the next movie Dia.

Filmography

Year Film Language Note Ref. 2013 6-5=2 Kannada Debut film 2020 Dia Kannada 2022Dear Dia HindiRemakes of Dia 2023Sari Marathi

Awards and nominations

Film Award Category Result Ref.DiaChandanavana Film Critics Academy Best Film Best Director Best Dialogue Best ScreenplaySouth Indian International Movie Awards Best Director

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