Shylaja Nag is an Indian actress and film producer known for her works in

Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' direct ...

. Some of the notable films produced by Shylaja Nag includes ''

Yajamana In the Hindu tradition, a ''yajamana'' is the ritual patron, on whose behalf a religious ritual or a ''yajna'' is performed by a priest, generally a Brahmin.Society and Religion: From Rugveda to Puranas, Jayant Gadkari, Popular Prakashan, 1996 p. ...

'', '' Puttakkana Highway'', ''

Devara Naadalli ''Devara Naadalli'' () is a 2016 Indian Kannada language political thriller film written and directed by B. Suresha, inspired by an article that appeared on '' The Times of India'' in 1998, of an incident that occurred in a town in coastal Kar ...

'', ''

Sakkare ''Sakkare'' ( kan, ಸಕ್ಕರೆ) (English : ''Sugar'') is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written and directed by Abhaya Simha, which stars Ganesh and Deepa Sannidhi in the lead roles. The major portions of the film have ...

'', ''Gubbachigalu'' and ''Artha''). She owns ''Media House Studio'', a production house. She is also partner of '' D Beats'', a music company.

Personal life

Shylaja Nag, born on 14 May, graduated in MA Economic from Bangalore University. Shylaja Nag is married to filmmaker and actor

B. Suresha B. Suresha is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor who works in Kannada-language films. He is known for directing the films ''Artha'' (2003) and ''Puttakkana Highway'' (2011). Career B. Suresha made his debut as a child ac ...

since 1992. She has a daughter, Chandana Nag. Her mother-in-law, Dr. Vijayamma, is a known journalist and a writer. Her nephew, Advaitha Gurumurthy, is an established cinematographer.

Career

Shylaja Nag has been active in Kannada and English theatre since her childhood. She has worked with notable directors like CGK, Girish Kasaravalli, Sihi Kahi Chandru, T N Seetharam, etc. She has acted in many popular plays, television serials, films and advertisements. She is widely recognised for her character Sukanya Saradesai from the serial Naakuthanthi. Shylaja Nag started her own production company called Media House Studio along with her husband B Suresha. The production house has produced many television serials, reality shows and films. Many aspiring actors, writers, directors, cinematographers have worked in this production house. Shylaja Nag is a partner of the music company D Beats along with the music director

V. Harikrishna V. Harikrishna (born 5 November 1974) is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, playback singer and film producer. He has mainly scored music for Kannada films. After his stint as a programmer and assistant musician, Harikrishna made hi ...

Selected filmography

Films

* ''

'' (2019) *''

Uppina Kagada ''Uppina Kagada'' () is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by B. Suresha and starring T. S. Nagabharana and Apoorva Bharadwaj. Cast * T. S. Nagabharana as Aachaari, the father *Apoorva Bharadwaj as the daughter *Mandya Rames ...

'' (2017) * ''

'' (2016) * ''

'' (2013) * '' Puttakkana Highway'' (2011) * ''

Naanu Nanna Kanasu ''Naanu Nanna Kanasu'' () is a 2010 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Prakash Raj, starring himself and Amoolya. It is a remake of the Tamil hit film '' Abhiyum Naanum'' (which was inspired by '' Father of the Bride'') that was produced ...

'' (2010) * ''Gubbachigalu'' (2008) * ''Artha'' (2002–03)

TV

*''Sadhane'' *''Naakutanthi'' *''Mohini v/s Mahalinga'' *''Thakadhimitha'' *''Kadambari Kanaja'' *''Alagulimane'' *''Star Paaka'' *''Preethi Prema'' *''Madarangi'' *''Sarigamapadani'' *''Jeevanadi'' *''Kshama''

Awards

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nag, Shylaja Living people Kannada film producers Film producers from Karnataka Year of birth missing (living people)