Kartiki Gonsalves, a documentary filmmaker, and photographer from India, was born in Ooty on November 2, 1986. She is an internationally recognized Indian documentary filmmaker and photographer, who won the Academy Award for her documentary film The Elephant Whisperers.
Kartiki Gonsalves was born to Timothy A. Gonsalves (a professor and computer scientist) and Priscilla Tapley Gonsalves. She was raised in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, with her younger sister Danica in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
Gonsalves was a graduate of Dr G R Damodaran college of science in Coimbatore in 2007. Later, she pursued additional studies, focusing on photography.
Gonsalves worked as a camera operator at Animal Planet and Discovery Channel. She is a documentary filmmaker and photographer and directed The Elephant Whisperers (produced by Gunet Monga, and screened on Netflix). The documentary lasted 41 minutes and was shot at Theppakadu Elephant Camp which is located just 30 minutes away from Gonsalves’ childhood home.
The Elephant Whisperers was awarded the Academy Award for Best Documentary Film Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023. This made it the first Indian film ever to be honored with this prestigious award. Gonsalves is also a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
Kartiki Gonsalves lives and works in Nilgiris, Mumbai.
Name
Kartiki Gonsalves
Nick Name
Kartiki Gonsalves
Occupation
Wildlife Photographer, Filmmaker
Career Started
2023
Kartiki GonsalvesPersonal Life
Kartiki GonsalvesDate of Birth
November 2, 1986
Kartiki GonsalvesZodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Kartiki Gonsalves(as of 2023)
36 Years
Birth Place
Ooty, Nilgiri, TamilNadu
Home Town/State
Nilgiri, TamilNadu
Father Name
Timothy G
Mother Name
Priscilla Tapley
Brother(s)
Not Known
Sister(s)
Danica
Religion
Christian
Hobbies
Animal Photography, Documentary Film making
Marital Status
Single
Affairs
Not Known
Spouse
Not Married
Children
Not yet
Kartiki Gonsalves Height & Weight
In Feet & Inches Height
In centimeters- 170 cm In meters- 1.70 mIn Feet Inches -5’7”
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms- 60 kg & 160 lbs
Kartiki Gonsalves Face Properties
Face Shape
Oval
Eye Colour
Black
Nose Type
Perfect
Hair Colour
Black
Hair Length
Short
Dimple Status
Yes
Kartiki GonsalvesAttitude
Nature
Extroversion
Character
Jolly, Humor
Positive
Loyalty, Kind
Negative
Not Known
Kartiki GonsalvesCaste, Religion, Community, Mother Tongue, Languages Known
Religion
Christiam
Caste
Not Known
Community
Not Known
Mother Tongue
Tamil
Languages Known
Tamil, English, Hindi
Kartiki GonsalvesAddress, Native, Hometown, Current City
Native / Origin
Ooty, Nilgiri District, TamilNadu
Home Town
Nilgiri, TamilNadu
Current City
Mumbai, India
Kartiki Gonsalves Education, Qualification
School
St Michael Academy High school, Chennai
College
Dr G R Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore
Qualification
PG Diploma, Photography, Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Kartiki GonsalvesDeath Details
Alive Or Dead
Alive
Date Of Death (DOD)
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After Death Timeline
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Kartiki Gonsalves Life Style
Does Kartiki Gonsalves Consume Alcohol?
Not Known
Does Kartiki Gonsalves Smoke Cigarettes?
Not known
Kartiki Gonsalves Will Drive?
Yes
Is Kartiki Gonsalves Swims?
Yes
Is Kartiki Gonsalves Practitioner?
Yes
Does Kartiki Gonsalves goes Gym?
Yes
Is Kartiki Gonsalves a Jogger?
Yes
Eating Habit?
Non-Vegetarian
Kartiki GonsalvesHobbies, Interests
Hobbies
Photography, Video making, Filmmaking
Food
South Indian Foods
Music
Not Known
Sports
Not Known
Kartiki GonsalvesFavourites and Preferences
Favorite Actor
Not known
Favorite Actress
Jyothika
Favorite Film(s)
Not known
Favorite Director(s)
Not known
Favorite Food
Chicken
Favorite Drink
Not Known
Favorite Fruit
Mango
Preferred Outfit
Traditional
Preferred Perfume
Not Known
Favorite Destination(s)
Niligiris
Favorite Colour
Blue
Favorite Musician
A R Rahman
Favorite Singer(s)
Not Known
Favorite Song(s)
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Favorite Sport(s)
Not Known
Kartiki GonsalvesNet Worth, Earnings, Salary, and Assets
