P. Bharathiraja
P. Bharathiraja
Born Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar[1]
17 July 1941 (age 73)[2]
Alli Nagaram, Theni, Madras Presidency, India
Occupation film director, film producer,actor
Years active 1977–present
Spouse(s) Chandraleela
Children Manoj K bharathi, Janani Raaja Kumar
Parent(s) Periyamayathevar
Meenakshiyammal
[3]
Awards Padma Shri award for his contribution to Cinema in 2004
P. Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is a South Indian filmmaker who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Bharathiraja displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. He is known for his realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his movies.
He is well known for his work in 16 Vayathinile, Muthal Mariyathai, Vedham Pudhithu, Karuththamma, Kizhakku Cheemayile andAnthimanthaarai. He has won six National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and is also a recipient of other awards such as Filmfare Awards South, Cinema Express Awards and Nandi Awards.
Contents
[hide]
1 Film career
2 Personal life
3 Awards
3.1 Civilian honours
3.2 National Film Awards
3.3 Filmfare Awards South
3.4 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
3.5 Nandi Awards
3.6 Other awards
4 Controversies
5 Assistants
6 Filmography
6.1 Films
6.2 Television
6.3 Dubbing artist
6.4 Singer
7 References
8 External links
Film career[edit]
Bharathiraja started his film career as an assistant to director and Actors P. Pullaiya, Malayalam filmmaker Krishnan Nair[4] and Kannada filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal.[5] He also worked with Krishnan Nair, Avinasi Mani and A. Jaganathan, he learned the grammar of film-making and got his first directorial opportunity in 1977. His first film 16 Vayathinilefor which he wrote the script broke the then existing convention to create a new genre of village cinema. The movie is now regarded as a game-changer and a mile-stone in the modern history of Tamil Cinema. About the movie, said Bharathiraja in his own words, "This movie was meant to be a Black & White art film produced with the help of National Film Development Corporation", but turned out to be a commercially successful color film and a starting point for several important careers.[6]
His next film Kizhake Pogum Rail produced similar results and eventually brought in criticisms that Bharathiraja was capable of catering only to village audiences. This led him to make Sigappu Rojakkal, about a psychopathic woman hater that was totally Westernized in terms of both conception and production.[7] But contrary to what several observers expected, this film met with box office success and everyone agreed that Bharathiraja was here to stay.
Bharathiraja confirmed his versatility and refusal to be tied down to one particular genre with an experimental film Nizhalgal and an action thriller Tik Tik Tik. But, undoubtedly rural themes proved to be his forte as his biggest hits in the 1980s Alaigal Oivadhillai, Mann Vasanai and Muthal Mariyathai were strong love stories in a village backdrop. Muthal Mariyathai starred veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan in the lead, playing a middle-aged village head. Radha is a poor young woman who moves into his village for a living. The love that bonds these two humans separated not just by age but also by caste and class, is told by Bharathiraja with poetic touches.[8]
Vedham Pudhithu dealt with the caste issue in a stronger manner.[9] The film's narrative was seamless and starred Sathyaraj as Balu Thevar. It contains some of Bharathiraja's trademark touches as well as several ground-breaking scenes. However, it does follow the anti-Brahmin trend common in Tamil films – in this respect it departed from his earlier success, Alaigal Oiyvadhillai, where the caste and religion factor was given a more balanced treatment. Bharathiraja has successfully managed to modernise his film making techniques for the 1990s. The commercial success of Kizhakku Cheemaiyile and the awards Karuththamma garnered stand as testimony for his ability to thrill the younger generation as well. Bharathiraja was on the same stage in 1996 to receive another National Award for Anthimanthaarai.
He has plans of making short films with varying themes to attract the international audience and has currently completed his latest venture Kadal Pookal and picked up a national award for the best screenplay writer for the same film. The well-known Tamil film director Bhagyaraj was one of his assistant directors. He has also directed movies in Telugu,Kannada and Hindi.
Personal life[edit]
Bharathiraja was born as Chinnasamy to Periyamayathevar and Karuthammal. He is married to Chandra Leelavathi and has two children Manoj Bharathiraja and Janani. Manoj is an actor who was introduced in Tajmahal, he is married to actress Nandana.[10][11] Janani is married to Malaysian Rajkumar Thambiraja.[12] Bharathiraja's brother-in-lawManojkumar has directed films like Mannukkul Vairam, Vandicholai Chinraasu, Vaanavil and Guru Paarvai.[13] His brother Jayaraj has made his acting debut withKaththukkutti.[14] His relative Stalin is a television actor who acted in serials like Saravanan Meenatchi and 7C.[15]
Awards[edit]
Civilian honours[edit]
2004 – Padmashri from the Government of India[16]
National Film Awards[edit]
1982 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Seethakoka Chiluka (Director)
1986 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Mudhal Mariyathai (Producer & Director)
1988 – National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues Vedham Pudhithu (Director)
1995 – National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare for Karuththamma (Director)
1996 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Anthimanthaarai (Director)
2001 – National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Kadal Pookkal (Director & Writer)
Filmfare Awards South[edit]
1978 – Filmfare Best Director Award for Sigappu Rojakkal
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards[edit]
1977 – Best Director Award for 16 Vayathinile
1981 – Best Director Award for Alaigal Oivathillai
2003 – Best Film in First place Eera Nilam
Nandi Awards[edit]
1981 – Nandi Award for Best Director for Seethakoka Chiluka
Other awards[edit]
South Indian Film Technicians : Best Technician Award for Kallukkul Eeram
Controversies[edit]
He attended the Heroes Day conference at Jaffna and appreciated its heroism and valour.[17] Tamil Nadu Congress president Krishnasamy claimed he met the LTTE's leader, Prabhakaran, accused of planning the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and banned in India.
He organised a protest by Tamil Nadu artistes against the Indian state of Karnataka for not releasing Cauvery water at Neyveli. During a SUN TV interview, co-film stars likeSarath Kumar and Radhika who attended the conference accused him of using that opportunity to eulogise current Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalitha and launching attacks on Rajinikanth's ethnicity.[18][19]
In the month of June 2013, it was claimed that Bharathiraja was responsible for the death of Manivannan. Bharathiraja made harsh comments against Manivannan in a leading Tamil magazine.[20]
Assistants[edit]
K. Bhagyaraj
Manivannan
Manobala
Chitra Lakshmanan
K.Rangaraj
Chandrasekar
Manojkumar
Ponvannan
Ratnakumar
Seeman
Bharathi krishnakumar
Leena Manimekalai
Premnath
Veerasingham
Vetrimahalingam
Nirmal Kumar
Vinubharathy
Tamilselvan
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
Year Title Language Credited as Role Notes
Director Writer Actor
1977 16 Vayathinile Tamil Remade in Telugu as Padaharella Vayasu
Remade in Hindi as Solva Sawan
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
1978 Kizhake Pogum Rail Tamil Remade in Telugu as Toorpu Velle Railu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal Tamil Remade in Hindi as Red Rose
Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director
1979 Solva Sawan Hindi
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal Tamil Remade in Telugu as Kotha Jeevithalu
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal Tamil
1980 Nizhalgal Tamil
1980 Kotha Jeevithalu Telugu
1980 Red Rose Hindi
1980 Kallukkul Eeram Tamil
1981 Alaigal Oivathillai Tamil Remade in Telugu as Seethakoka Chiluka
Remade in Hindi as Lovers
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
1981 Tik Tik Tik Tamil Remade in Hindi as Karishma
1981 Seethakoka Chiluka Telugu National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam Tamil
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa Tamil
1983 Man Vasanai Tamil Remade in Telugu as Mangammagari Manavadu
1983 Lovers Hindi
1983 Dhavani Kanavugal Tamil Guest appearance
1984 Pudhumai Penn Tamil
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Tamil Remade in Hindi as Aakhree Raasta
1985 Yuvadharam Pilicindi Telugu
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
1985 Ee Tharam Illalu Telugu
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi Hindi
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal Tamil Remade in Telugu as Aradhana
1988 Jamadagni Telugu
1987 Vedham Pudhithu Tamil National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
1987 Aradhana Telugu
1988 Kodi Parakuthu Tamil
1990 En Uyir Thozhan Tamil
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Tamil
1991 Idhayam Tamil Guest appearance
1991 Thanthu Vitten Ennai Tamil Guest appearance
1992 Nadodi Thendral Tamil
1993 Captain Magal Tamil
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Tamil Remade in Telugu as Palnati Pourusham
1994 Karuthamma Tamil National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
1995 Pasum Ponn Tamil
1996 Tamizh Selvan Tamil
1996 Anthimanthaarai Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
1999 Taj Mahal Tamil
2001 Kadal Pookkal Tamil National Film Award for Best Screenplay
2003 Eera Nilam Tamil
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Tamil
2004 Aayutha Ezhuthu Tamil Selvanayagam
2008 Bommalattam Tamil
2010 Rettaisuzhi Tamil Singaravelan
2013 Annakodi Tamil
2013 Pandianadu Tamil Kalyanasundaram Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Tamil Himself Guest appearance
2015 Sigappu Rojakkal 2 Tamil Himself Filming
2015 Om Tamil Filming
Television[edit]
Thekkathi Ponnu
Appanum Aathaalum
Mudhal Mariyadhai
Dubbing artist[edit]
Manivannan (Kodi Parakuthu)
Singer[edit]
"Kaadu Pottakaadu" (Karuthamma)
P. Bharathiraja
Born Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar[1]
17 July 1941 (age 73)[2]
Alli Nagaram, Theni, Madras Presidency, India
Occupation film director, film producer,actor
Years active 1977–present
Spouse(s) Chandraleela
Children Manoj K bharathi, Janani Raaja Kumar
Parent(s) Periyamayathevar
Meenakshiyammal
[3]
Awards Padma Shri award for his contribution to Cinema in 2004
P. Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is a South Indian filmmaker who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Bharathiraja displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. He is known for his realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his movies.
He is well known for his work in 16 Vayathinile, Muthal Mariyathai, Vedham Pudhithu, Karuththamma, Kizhakku Cheemayile andAnthimanthaarai. He has won six National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and is also a recipient of other awards such as Filmfare Awards South, Cinema Express Awards and Nandi Awards.
Contents
[hide]
1 Film career
2 Personal life
3 Awards
3.1 Civilian honours
3.2 National Film Awards
3.3 Filmfare Awards South
3.4 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
3.5 Nandi Awards
3.6 Other awards
4 Controversies
5 Assistants
6 Filmography
6.1 Films
6.2 Television
6.3 Dubbing artist
6.4 Singer
7 References
8 External links
Film career[edit]
Bharathiraja started his film career as an assistant to director and Actors P. Pullaiya, Malayalam filmmaker Krishnan Nair[4] and Kannada filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal.[5] He also worked with Krishnan Nair, Avinasi Mani and A. Jaganathan, he learned the grammar of film-making and got his first directorial opportunity in 1977. His first film 16 Vayathinilefor which he wrote the script broke the then existing convention to create a new genre of village cinema. The movie is now regarded as a game-changer and a mile-stone in the modern history of Tamil Cinema. About the movie, said Bharathiraja in his own words, "This movie was meant to be a Black & White art film produced with the help of National Film Development Corporation", but turned out to be a commercially successful color film and a starting point for several important careers.[6]
His next film Kizhake Pogum Rail produced similar results and eventually brought in criticisms that Bharathiraja was capable of catering only to village audiences. This led him to make Sigappu Rojakkal, about a psychopathic woman hater that was totally Westernized in terms of both conception and production.[7] But contrary to what several observers expected, this film met with box office success and everyone agreed that Bharathiraja was here to stay.
Bharathiraja confirmed his versatility and refusal to be tied down to one particular genre with an experimental film Nizhalgal and an action thriller Tik Tik Tik. But, undoubtedly rural themes proved to be his forte as his biggest hits in the 1980s Alaigal Oivadhillai, Mann Vasanai and Muthal Mariyathai were strong love stories in a village backdrop. Muthal Mariyathai starred veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan in the lead, playing a middle-aged village head. Radha is a poor young woman who moves into his village for a living. The love that bonds these two humans separated not just by age but also by caste and class, is told by Bharathiraja with poetic touches.[8]
Vedham Pudhithu dealt with the caste issue in a stronger manner.[9] The film's narrative was seamless and starred Sathyaraj as Balu Thevar. It contains some of Bharathiraja's trademark touches as well as several ground-breaking scenes. However, it does follow the anti-Brahmin trend common in Tamil films – in this respect it departed from his earlier success, Alaigal Oiyvadhillai, where the caste and religion factor was given a more balanced treatment. Bharathiraja has successfully managed to modernise his film making techniques for the 1990s. The commercial success of Kizhakku Cheemaiyile and the awards Karuththamma garnered stand as testimony for his ability to thrill the younger generation as well. Bharathiraja was on the same stage in 1996 to receive another National Award for Anthimanthaarai.
He has plans of making short films with varying themes to attract the international audience and has currently completed his latest venture Kadal Pookal and picked up a national award for the best screenplay writer for the same film. The well-known Tamil film director Bhagyaraj was one of his assistant directors. He has also directed movies in Telugu,Kannada and Hindi.
Personal life[edit]
Bharathiraja was born as Chinnasamy to Periyamayathevar and Karuthammal. He is married to Chandra Leelavathi and has two children Manoj Bharathiraja and Janani. Manoj is an actor who was introduced in Tajmahal, he is married to actress Nandana.[10][11] Janani is married to Malaysian Rajkumar Thambiraja.[12] Bharathiraja's brother-in-lawManojkumar has directed films like Mannukkul Vairam, Vandicholai Chinraasu, Vaanavil and Guru Paarvai.[13] His brother Jayaraj has made his acting debut withKaththukkutti.[14] His relative Stalin is a television actor who acted in serials like Saravanan Meenatchi and 7C.[15]
Awards[edit]
Civilian honours[edit]
2004 – Padmashri from the Government of India[16]
National Film Awards[edit]
1982 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Seethakoka Chiluka (Director)
1986 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Mudhal Mariyathai (Producer & Director)
1988 – National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues Vedham Pudhithu (Director)
1995 – National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare for Karuththamma (Director)
1996 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for Anthimanthaarai (Director)
2001 – National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Kadal Pookkal (Director & Writer)
Filmfare Awards South[edit]
1978 – Filmfare Best Director Award for Sigappu Rojakkal
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards[edit]
1977 – Best Director Award for 16 Vayathinile
1981 – Best Director Award for Alaigal Oivathillai
2003 – Best Film in First place Eera Nilam
Nandi Awards[edit]
1981 – Nandi Award for Best Director for Seethakoka Chiluka
Other awards[edit]
South Indian Film Technicians : Best Technician Award for Kallukkul Eeram
Controversies[edit]
He attended the Heroes Day conference at Jaffna and appreciated its heroism and valour.[17] Tamil Nadu Congress president Krishnasamy claimed he met the LTTE's leader, Prabhakaran, accused of planning the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and banned in India.
He organised a protest by Tamil Nadu artistes against the Indian state of Karnataka for not releasing Cauvery water at Neyveli. During a SUN TV interview, co-film stars likeSarath Kumar and Radhika who attended the conference accused him of using that opportunity to eulogise current Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalitha and launching attacks on Rajinikanth's ethnicity.[18][19]
In the month of June 2013, it was claimed that Bharathiraja was responsible for the death of Manivannan. Bharathiraja made harsh comments against Manivannan in a leading Tamil magazine.[20]
Assistants[edit]
K. Bhagyaraj
Manivannan
Manobala
Chitra Lakshmanan
K.Rangaraj
Chandrasekar
Manojkumar
Ponvannan
Ratnakumar
Seeman
Bharathi krishnakumar
Leena Manimekalai
Premnath
Veerasingham
Vetrimahalingam
Nirmal Kumar
Vinubharathy
Tamilselvan
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
Year Title Language Credited as Role Notes
Director Writer Actor
1977 16 Vayathinile Tamil Remade in Telugu as Padaharella Vayasu
Remade in Hindi as Solva Sawan
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
1978 Kizhake Pogum Rail Tamil Remade in Telugu as Toorpu Velle Railu
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal Tamil Remade in Hindi as Red Rose
Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director
1979 Solva Sawan Hindi
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal Tamil Remade in Telugu as Kotha Jeevithalu
1979 Niram Maaratha Pookkal Tamil
1980 Nizhalgal Tamil
1980 Kotha Jeevithalu Telugu
1980 Red Rose Hindi
1980 Kallukkul Eeram Tamil
1981 Alaigal Oivathillai Tamil Remade in Telugu as Seethakoka Chiluka
Remade in Hindi as Lovers
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
1981 Tik Tik Tik Tamil Remade in Hindi as Karishma
1981 Seethakoka Chiluka Telugu National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam Tamil
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa Tamil
1983 Man Vasanai Tamil Remade in Telugu as Mangammagari Manavadu
1983 Lovers Hindi
1983 Dhavani Kanavugal Tamil Guest appearance
1984 Pudhumai Penn Tamil
1985 Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Tamil Remade in Hindi as Aakhree Raasta
1985 Yuvadharam Pilicindi Telugu
1985 Mudhal Mariyathai Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
1985 Ee Tharam Illalu Telugu
1986 Saveray Wali Gaadi Hindi
1986 Kadalora Kavithaigal Tamil Remade in Telugu as Aradhana
1988 Jamadagni Telugu
1987 Vedham Pudhithu Tamil National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
1987 Aradhana Telugu
1988 Kodi Parakuthu Tamil
1990 En Uyir Thozhan Tamil
1991 Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu Tamil
1991 Idhayam Tamil Guest appearance
1991 Thanthu Vitten Ennai Tamil Guest appearance
1992 Nadodi Thendral Tamil
1993 Captain Magal Tamil
1993 Kizhakku Cheemayile Tamil Remade in Telugu as Palnati Pourusham
1994 Karuthamma Tamil National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
1995 Pasum Ponn Tamil
1996 Tamizh Selvan Tamil
1996 Anthimanthaarai Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
1999 Taj Mahal Tamil
2001 Kadal Pookkal Tamil National Film Award for Best Screenplay
2003 Eera Nilam Tamil
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Tamil
2004 Aayutha Ezhuthu Tamil Selvanayagam
2008 Bommalattam Tamil
2010 Rettaisuzhi Tamil Singaravelan
2013 Annakodi Tamil
2013 Pandianadu Tamil Kalyanasundaram Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Tamil Himself Guest appearance
2015 Sigappu Rojakkal 2 Tamil Himself Filming
2015 Om Tamil Filming
Television[edit]
Thekkathi Ponnu
Appanum Aathaalum
Mudhal Mariyadhai
Dubbing artist[edit]
Manivannan (Kodi Parakuthu)
Singer[edit]
"Kaadu Pottakaadu" (Karuthamma)
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