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Bharathiraja (⫽ b ɑːr ʌ ð ɪr ɑː dʒ ɑː ⫽ born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films.
Dec 12, 2023 · Learn about Bharathiraja, a legendary Tamil film director and actor who made rural-themed movies and won six National Film Awards. Find out his birth date, spouse, children, debut movies, and upcoming projects.
- Bharathiraja
- 17/07/1941
- Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India
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Bharathiraja. Director: Karuththamma. The die-hard romantic Bharathiraja was born in Alli Nagaram, a small, sylvan village near Theni as Chinnasamy on 17 July 1941. He was the fifth child to his parents, Periya Maya Thevar and Meenatchiammaal alias Karuthammaal.
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- Director, Actor, Writer
Sep 5, 2023 · The legendary Bharathiraja talks about his acting comeback, his directorial style, his friendship with Ilaiyaraaja and SA Chandrasekar, and his love for cinema. Read the interview with the veteran who has reinvented himself and surprised audiences for decades.
May 11, 2023 · Thiagarajan Kumararaja has put together a big team of directors, writers, and actors for the six-part anthology, which tells stories of love in the current times in Tamil Nadu. The trailer was launched on Thursday at Prasad Studios, Chennai, which was packed with all the directors and actors involved in the project.
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Sep 9, 2022 · Iconic Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja was admitted to MGM Healthcare hospital in Chennai on August 26. After undergoing treatment for more than ten days, the director has been discharged from the hospital. In a new statement, the hospital management has said that the director is in a stable condition.
Jul 17, 2016 · Best known for his sensitive stories and realistic characters, Bharathiraja made his directorial debut with 16 Vayathinile in 1977, which became a landmark film in the history of Tamil cinema. He broke conventional storytelling methods and created a new genre, 'village cinema'.
