Hyderabad Blues
Hyderabad Blues is a 1998 Indian drama film written, directed, and produced by Nagesh Kukunoor.
Primarily shot in the English language, the film explores culture clash from an Indian American's perspective, vacationing back home in Hyderabad, India and finding himself a foreigner in his own land.
The film starred non-mainstream actors, including Kukunoor in his directorial and acting debut, as well as his family members and friends.
The film heralded new age bollywood cinema.
Hyderabad Blues was premiered at the Eros International Mini Theatre, Mumbai; the Denver Film Festival, the "View From Abroad" section of the First MAMI Film Festival; as well as the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai.
It was premiered as a three part television series in Doordarshan.
Hyderabad Blues garnered the "Audience Award for best film" at the Peachtree International Film Festival in Atlanta, as well as the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
In 2018, Hyderabad Blues, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special screening in Mumbai by "Drishyam Films" where it was featured in the "Indie Film Masters" edition.
Hyderabad Blues was followed up by its direct sequel Hyderabad Blues 2 which released in 2004.
Hyderabad Blues 2
Hyderabad Blues 2 is a 2004 Indian drama film written, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
The film is a direct sequel to Kukunoor's earlier work "Hyderabad Blues" produced by Kukunoor, Devika Bahudhanam, and Elahe Hiptoola.
Kukunoor for his portrayal of Varun was nominated for "Best Performance in an Indian Film in English" category in the Screen Weekly Awards.
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Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor (born 30 March 1967) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Bollywood.
He is known for his works in parallel cinema, such as "Hyderabad Blues" (1998), "Rockford" (1999), "Iqbal" (2005), "Dor" (2006), "Aashayein" (2010), "Lakshmi" (2014), and "Dhanak" (2016).
Kukunoor has received seven International Awards, and two National Film Awards for his works.
In 2003, he directed "3 Deewarein", which was showcased among the Indian panorama section, at the 2003 International Film Festival of India.
The film was also premiered at the Kolkata Film Festival.
After having been screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, where it was well received, the film was screened at the Commonwealth Festival at Manchester, it was nominated as one of the top five films, at the gala presentation.
Nagesh Kukunoor has also received the Filmfare Award for Best Story.
In 2006, he garnered the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues, for directing "Iqbal".
In 2014, he received the Mercedes Benz Audience Award, for Best Narrative at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for "Lakshmi".
In 2015 he directed the road movie, "Dhanak", which won the Crystal Bear Grand Prix for Best Children's Film, and Special Mention for the Best Feature Film by The Children's Jury for Generation Kplus at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival.
The film has also garnered the Best Film Award in the main category-Children's Feature Film Competition-Cinema in Sneakers (film festival), and the Best Film Award - at the Montreal International Children's Film Festival (FIFEM).
The film has garnered the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for 2016.
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Question: What is the award that the director of film Hyderabad Blues 2 got?
Answer: Filmfare Award