 P. Bharathiraja is popular for his versatility as a Tamil director. Throughout his career he experimented with filmmaking and the various genres of films. Some of the popular films of Bharathiraja are Muthal Mariyathai, Karuththamma, Alaigal Oyvadhillai, Mann Vaasanai, Vedham Pudhithu, Kizhakku Cheemaiyile and Anthimanthaarai. This ace director has made film in more than one language.
Early Life of P. Bharathiraja Bharathiraja was born in Alli Nagaram on 17 July 1941. He is married to Chandra Leelavathi and they have two children - son Manoj (the hero of 'Taj Mahal') and daughter Janani Iswariya. Career of P. Bharathiraja Bharathiraja started his career as an assistant director to P. Pullaiya and Puttanna Kanagal. His directorial debut happened in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile. Bharathiraja wrote both the story and the script for the film. This film broke all the rules in which villages were often portrayed in society. In his movie the village people were presented as they really are. This film brought national recognition for Bharathiraja. The film was a runaway hit. Besides these he has directed a number of films in his career as a Tamil director. These films are:
 An award winning director, Bharathiraja introduced a number of talented actors to Indian cinema. These film personalities are Sridevi, Bhagyaraj, Rati Agnihotri, Radhika, Vijayashanti, Revathi, Manivannan, Raja, Rekha, Pandiyan, Karthik, Manoj Bharathiraja, Nizhalgal Ravi, Rohini, Radha, Sudhakar, Suganya, Ruthra, Rahul, Ranjitha, Riya Sen, Uma Shankari and Priyamani.
Awards of Bharathiraja: In the long span of his career this extremely talented director has received many awards. Those are: National Film Awards 1982 - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Seethakoka Chiluka 1986 - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Mudhal Mariyathai 1988 - National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues Vedham Pudhithu 1995 - National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare for Karuththamma 1996 - National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Anthimanthaarai 2001 - National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Kadal Pookal Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Best Director Award for Sigappu Rojakkkal Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Director Award for Alaigal Oivathillai Nandi Awards Nandi Award for Best Director for Seethakoka Chiluka Other awards South Indian Film Technicians: Best Technician Award for Kallukkul Eeram Indian Panoram Entry: Nizhalgal Sitara Award for Best Director for Seethakoka Chiluka |
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