Year : 2009
The President of India, H.E. Ms. Pratibha Patel conferred the coveted PADMASHREE Award on Dr. S. Krishnaswamy. For those unfamiliar with Indian awards, this is one of the four highest civilian awards conferred by the President.
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Year : 2006
Dr S Krishnaswamy received the MOTHER
TERESA EXCELLENCE AWARD in October
2006. New Delhi based ‘Front for National
Progress’ presents the “MOTHER
TERESA EXCELLENCE AWARDS” to chosen
persons from different walks of life for
their professional excellence combined with
commitment to social progress. |
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Year : 2006
TMG HOT LIST – Dr
S Krishnaswamy features in the 2006 Roll
of Honour, announced by the Triangle Media
Group (TMG), UK. Triangle Media Group was
formed by media scholars at the Leicester
University, UK and media professionals in
USA, with Australian Media Guru, David Flint
as the Chairman – the triangle representing
Australia, UK and USA. The prime objective
of TMG is to ensure that Asian talents of
international caliber receive due recognition.
TMG announces a Hot List every two years.
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Year : 2005
Award : LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
for Dr. S. Krishnaswamy
The International Film & Video Festival,
Los Angeles, while conferring its prestigious
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD on him said,
“Dr. S. Krishnaswamy as a non-fiction
film maker has contributed significantly
to a better understanding of India in the
West and to better emotional integration
of the different ethnic, religious and caste
groups within India. Commencing with his
post graduate degree in Film & Television
at Columbia University, New York, he has
dedicated the last four decades to combining
in his non-fiction films, aesthetic sensitivity
and technical excellence wedded to truth.”
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Year : 2003
Award : Best Story Award for Television
serial VISAALAM
Written by : Dr. S. Krishnaswamy
Produced by : Dr. Mohana
Directed by : Gita Krishna Raj. |
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Year : 1999
Award : CERTIFICATE OF CREATIVE EXCELLENCE
AWARD
(US International Film & Video Festival,
Illinois) for WHEN THE GODS DANCE - a TV serial
based on Indian classical dance.
Screenplay by : Dr. S. Krishnaswamy
Directed by : Lata & Gita. |
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Year : 1998
Award : SEVA RATNA AWARD
Conferred by Shri S.D. Sharma, Former President
of India on DR. S. KRISHNASWAMY on behalf
of the Centenarian Trust, “for being
a monumental example of Indian Cultural Heritage”. |
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Year : 1995
Award : US International Film &
Video Festival, Illinois for SAVITRI
- A 2-part Dance-Drama,
Tamil lyrics & direction : Dr.S.Krishnaswamy,
Choreographed and Performed by : Lata &
Gita. |
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Year : 1992
Award : FOR THE SAKE OF HONOUR AWARD
Conferred by The Rotary International on Dr.
S. Krishnaswamy for his contribution to "Communication
for the elevation of the human spirit". |
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Year : 1991
Award : NATIONAL UNITY AWARD.
Conferred by the Governor of TamilNadu on
Dr. S. Krishnaswamy. |
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Year : 1991
Award : BRISTOL DRAMA AWARD
For the best television production for the
television serial OORARINDA RAHASYAM. |
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Year : 1989
Award : IFUW First Prize in the International
Video Competition at Helsinki for HOW THEY
LEFT HELL BEHIND, a documentary on
Working Women
Directed by : Dr.Mohana
Written by : Dr.S.Krishnaswamy. |
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Year : 1987
Award : HONOR SUMMUS AWARD
Conferred by the Watumull Foundation, Honolulu
on Dr.S.Krishnaswamy, “for his film
making with a sense of social commitment combining
technical skill and creative finesse”. |
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Year : 1975
Award : NATIONAL AWARD for
Best short film to commemorate the Silver
Jubilee of the Indian Republic. for “I”-
a 15 minute experimental film exploring the
Indian identity. |
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Year : 1968
Award : NATIONAL AWARD
for Best short film, for THE BROWN DIAMOND-
a 20 minute film on a lignite mine.
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