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Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (19 May 1939 – 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked in various Indian film industries, primarily in Tamil and Malayalam cinema.
Vetrimaaran Honours Mentor Balu Mahendra Recreating His House As A Set For His Next - News18
Vetrimaaran is considered one of the most successful directors in the Tamil cinema industry. With only a few films under his direction, the director has achieved five National Awards as a director and producer.
News18
3 days ago
Kissa Kursi Ka, Sarpatta, Yamagola: A look at movies that took on the Emergency
Birla’s address described the imposition of the Emergency by the Congress government, then led by Indira Gandhi, as a “black chapter” in Indian history, much to the indignation of the Congress ...
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
Feb 13, 2014 · Renowned filmmaker Balu Mahendra died on Thursday (February 13) at a private hospital following a cardiac arrest, sources close to his family said. Balu Mahendra, 75, who suffered heart attack, was rushed to the hospital where he breathed his last, sources said. He is survived by his wife and son.
Balu Mahendra was born on 20 May 1939 in Sri Lanka. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Moondram Pirai (1982), Kokila (1977) and Veedu (1988). He was married to Ahileshwari. He died on 13 February 2014 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Feb 14, 2014 · Balanathan ‘Balu’ Mahendra, master director-cinematographer who helped bring Tamil cinema out of the realm of myths and morality, died of a cardiac arrest at a Chennai hospital Thursday morning at 75.
Renowned filmmaker Balu Mahendra died of a heart attack at a private hospital here on Thursday. The legendary director suffered a severe heart attack in the early hours of Thursday and underwent...
Feb 13, 2014 · Award-winning Indian film director Balu Mahendra has died in the southern city of Chennai, aged 74. Mahendra suffered a heart attack on Thursday morning and died in a hospital, reports said.
Prolific filmmaker Balu Mahendra, known for inspiring the audience with his visually uplifting films for over three decades, passed away following a heart attack here Thursday. He was 74.
Feb 15, 2014 · Balu Mahendra, who died in Chennai on Thursday at the age of 74, was both. Not many in Indian cinema have both called and performed ‘cut’ as well as he did. Yes, he did most of his work...
Feb 13, 2014 · Balu Mahendra, whose innovative camera work and story-telling won him several national awards for films like 'Moondram Pirai' (Sadma), 'Veedu' and 'Olangal', died here today at a private hospital...
Feb 13, 2014 · Prolific filmmaker Balu Mahendra was a craftsman who narrated emotional dramas with minimum characters and effective visuals for over three decades, won five National Awards and influenced a whole generation of filmmakers with his work.