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K. Balachander. Kailasam Balachandar (9 July 1930 – 23 December 2014) was an Indian filmmaker and playwright who worked mainly in the Tamil cinema. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, and the Indian film industry knew him as a master of unconventional themes and hard-hitting contemporary subject matter.
He has written and directed nearly 80 films and has worked in more than 100 films either as director or writer in predominantly Tamil-language films. He has directed some Telugu films while his Hindi and Kannada films were remakes of his Tamil films. He has produced one Malayalam film.
K. Balachander was born on 9 July 1930 in Nannilam, Madras Presidency, British India. He was a writer and director, known for Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), Thaneer Thaneer (1981) and Apoorva Raagangal (1975). He was married to Rajam. He died on 23 December 2014 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Dec 23, 2014 · CHENNAI: Eminent filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner K Balachander died here today at a private hospital after prolonged illness. Hailed as "Iyakunar Sigaram" (Peak among directors) in Tamil film industry Balachander, 84, was hospitalised following age related ailments on December 3.
Dec 24, 2014 · Dadasaheb Phalke awardee K Balachander, an ace Tamil director who launched popular actors like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, passed away in Chennai on Tuesday after prolonged illness. He was 84. Balachander had been admitted to a city hospital after he fell unconscious at his residence last week.
Jul 9, 2020 · Legendary K Balachander would have celebrated his 90th birthday if he were alive today. The star director dedicated five decades of his life to the craft of storytelling spanning theatre, cinema and television. The former school teacher turned filmmaker made movies at an extraordinary rate.
Dec 24, 2014 · Tamil filmmaker K Balachander: The man who introduced us to Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan. Latha Srinivasan December 24, 2014, 09:29:37 IST. At 84, “KB sir”, as he is fondly called by one and all in the industry, has seen Tamil cinema evolve and is a guru and mentor to many people across many fields, including acting and directing. Advertisement.
Dec 23, 2014 · Veteran director K. Balachander, who was known in the South Indian film circles as ‘Iyakkunar Sigaram’ (a peak among directors), breathed his last on Tuesday evening, leaving behind a rich...
Dec 24, 2014 · K Balachander. PTI. Chennai, UPDATED: Dec 24, 2014 10:22 IST. Filmmaker K Balachander, fondly called 'KB sir' by fans, scripted unparalleled impact both in celluloid and on the small screen by championing stories about women empowerment and social issues besides introducing future stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
K. Balachander was an Indian director, writer, comedian, and actor. He has worked in over 100 feature films as a director or screenwriter. Balachander`s debut film was Kalki (1996). He has won nine National Film Awards and thirteen Filmfare Awards.
