Bharathiraja
Bharathiraja (/bɑːrʌðɪrɑːdʒɑː/ 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. As of 2017, he has won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. He has also directed films in Telugu and Hindi. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2004 for his contribution to the film industry. In 2005, he was conferred with the Doctor of Letters (honorary degree) from Sathyabama University.
Bharathiraja | |
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| Born | Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar 17 July 1941 Allinagaram, Theni, Madurai District, Madras Presidency, British India.Now Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse |
Chandraleela (m. 1974) |
| Children | Manoj Bharathiraja (b.1976) Janani (b.1979) |
| Relatives | Manoj Kumar (brother-in-law)
Jayaraj Periyamayathevar (brother) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2004) |
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