Bharathiraja was born in 1941.
In 1974, Bharathiraja married ChandraLeela, and they had two children, Manoj and Janani. Manoj is an actor who made his debut in the film Tajmahal, and he is married to actress Nandana. Janani is married to Malaysian Rajkumar Thambiraja.
Bharathiraja’s brother-in-law, Manoj Kumar, is also a filmmaker. He has directed films such as Mannukkul Vairam, Vandicholai Chinraasu, Vaanavill, and Guru Paarvai. Bharathiraja’s brother, Jayaraj, is an actor who made his debut in the film Kaththukkutti. And Bharathiraja’s relative, Stalin, is a television actor who has appeared in serials such as Saravanan Meenatchi and 7C.
The Bharathiraja family is a testament to the power of art to transcend generations. Through their work in film, music, and theater, they have helped to shape the cultural landscape of Tamil Nadu.
He acted in many films and directed many films. He acts very naturally and he have received many awards in many category’s. Beyond his filmmaking prowess, Bharathiraja possesses a keen eye for talent. He has launched the careers of numerous actors, including Karthik, Radha, Revathi, and Sathyaraj. His experimental approach involves giving small roles to promising newcomers, who often become successful actors like K. Bhagyaraj and Manivannan.
Bharathiraja inspires young filmmakers through his school, the Bharathi Raja International Institute of Cinema. He addresses social issues in his films, focusing on women and tackling societal problems like caste discrimination.
Name | Bharathiraja |
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Also Known as | Bharathiraja |
Date of Birth | 17/07/1941 |
Current Residence | Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. |
Religion | Hindu |
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Chandraleela |
Children | Manoj Bharathiraja, Janani |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Tamil | Nizhalgal |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
2004 | Padma Shri | |||
1981 | Nandi Awards | Best Director | Seethakoka Chiluka | |
2015 | SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award | |||
1994 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Tamil Film | Karuthamma |