K BALACHANDER

K.BALA CHANDER
Kailasam Balachander (born Jul 18-1930 in Nannilam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and producer. He is known for his distinct filmmaking style; the films he scripts and directs analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. In his career, he has encouraged and contributed to the flourishing of the Tamil film industry in South India, and has introduced into Indian cinema key actors such as Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. Known amongst actors as a tough taskmaster, he was able to extract from these actors some of their finest acting performances for his films. Prior to his involvement in Indian cinema, K. Balachander worked as a school teacher in Muthupet, Tiruvarur District, and as a playwright.

His notable films were Tamil productions such as Apoorva Raagangal (1975), which deals with a father-son relationship that culminates in a complex dilemma; Avargal (1977), which follows the life of a divorcee as she traverses various relationships in reverse, i.e., from divorce, to marriage, to falling in love;47 Natkal (1981), which traces the adversities of a newly-wed Indian woman living with an abusive, expatriate husband in a Parisian suburb; and Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), about the collision and subsequent romance between an eminent Carnatic musician and his ardent, female critic. His most successful Hindi film is Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), for which he won the Filmfare Best Screenplay Award.

K. Balachander received the Padma Shri award in 1987 from the Indian Government in recognition to his contribution to the arts. His oeuvre consists of about a hundred feature films and some popular television serials.

Film artists associated with K. Balachander

K. Balachander has introduced a number of popular film personnel in the South Indian film industry. Some of them are:

* Kamal Haasan
* Rajinikanth
* Prakash Raj
* Saritha
* Sujatha
* Saran (director)
* Ramesh Aravind
* Vivek
* Madhavi
* Vimala Raman
* Srividya

He is a genius amongst the many directors in the Tamil film industry. He had complete control over his films and is known to have enacted scenes to the actors the way he wanted them to perform. He got the best out of them. He hails from a background in the Theatre; his plays were popular during the 1960s. Like Swedish film maker Bergman, most of his movies are dramas and he scripted his movies himself. He is musically very knowledgeable, especially with regards to Carnatic music. Most his films have musical scores composed by very good composers. He is a perfectionist and his works revolve aroung important social issues and art. He revolutionized the Tamil film industry. Most of his films have women in important roles. The sources of his scripts are usually from everyday life instances and he is known to have written scripts immediately after something caught his interest.

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Writer, Producer
Director:
1. Poi (2006)
2. Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
3. Kalki (1996)
4. Duet (1994)
5. Jathi Malli (1992)
6. Vaaname Ellai (1992)
7. Azhakan (1991)
8. Arzhagan (1991)
9. Oru Veedu Iru Vasal (1990)
10. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
11. Rudra Veena (1988)
12. Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
13. Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
14. Punnagai Mannan (1986)
15. Sundara Swapnagalu (1986)
16. Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
17. Mugila Malligey (1985)
18. Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
19. Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
20. Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
21. Eradu Rekhagalu (1984)
22. Love Love Love (1984)
23. Benki Alli Aralida Huvu (1983)
24. Kokilamma (1983)
25. Poikkal Kuthirai (1983)
26. Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
27. Agni Sakshi (1982)
28. Pyara Tarana (1982)
29. 47 Natkal (1981)
30. Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
31. Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu (1981)
32. Aakali Rajyam (1981)
33. Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)
34. Thaneer Thaneer (1981)
35. Thillu Mullu (1981)
36. Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha (1980)
37. Tholikodi Koosindi (1980)
38. Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980)
39. Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
40. Andamaina Anubhavam (1979)
41. Edo Saritha (1979)
42. Guppedu Manasu (1979)
43. Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
44. Nool Veli (1979)
45. Maro Charithra (1978)
46. Nizhal Nijamakirathu (1978)
47. Thappitha Thala (1978)
48. Aaina (1977)
49. Avargal (1977)
50. Meethi Meethi Baatein (1977)
51. Oka Thalli Katha (1977)
52. Pattina Pravesam (1977)
53. Anthuleni Katha (1976)
54. Manmatha Leelai (1976)
55. Moondru Mudichu (1976)
56. Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
57. Koti Vidyalu Kuti Korake (1974)
58. Naan Avanillai (1974)
59. Arrangetram (1973)
60. Lokram Maraali (1973)
61. Sollathan Ninaikiren (1973)
62. Kanna Nalama (1972)
63. Velli Vizha (1972)
64. Bomma Borusa (1971)
65. Nangu Suvargal (1971)
66. Nootrukku Noor (1971)
67. Punnagai (1971)
68. Ethiroli (1970)
69. Kaviyath Thalaivi (1970)
70. Navagraham (1970)
71. Patham Pasali (1970)
72. Iru Kodagal (1969)
73. Poova Thalaya (1969)
74. Sattekalapu Satteya (1969)
75. Ethir Neechal (1968)
76. Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
77. Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
78. Bama Vijam (1967)
79. Major Chandrakant (1966)
80. Naanal (1965)
81. Neer Kumizhi (1965)

Writer:
1. Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) (writer)
2. Achamillai Achamillai (1984) (screenplay) (story)
3. Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) (screenplay) (story)
4. Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu (1981) (story)
5. Aakali Rajyam (1981) (writer)
6. Thaneer Thaneer (1981) (screenplay)
7. Thillu Mullu (1981) (writer)
8. Idi Kathakaadu (1979) (writer)
9. Guppedu Manasu (1979) (writer)
10. Kazhukan (1979) (story)
11. Maro Charithra (1978) (writer)
12. Aaina (1977) (screenplay) (story)
13. Anthuleni Katha (1976) (writer)
14. Haar Jeet (1972) (writer) (as K. Balachandra)
15. Bomma Borusa (1971) (story)
16. Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967) (writer)

Producer:
1. Ayya (2005) (producer)
2. Idhaya Thirudan (2005) (producer)
3. Roja (1992) (producer)
4. Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990) (producer)
5. Sree Raaghavendar (1985) (producer)
6. 47 Natkal (1981) (producer)

TV serials
* Rayil Sneham (sun TV)
* Premi (sun TV)
* Kaasu Alavu Nesam (sun TV)
* Kadhal Pagadai (sun TV)
* Kai Alavu Manasu (suntv/raj TV)
* Sahana (jaya TV)
* Anni (jaya TV)
* Engirrundho Vandhaal (jaya TV)
* Nilavai pidippom (raj TV)
* jannal-1 (raj TV)
* jannal-2 (raj TV)

Award-winning films
The following films won the "Best Regional Film" title at the annual Indian National Film Awards:
* Iru Kodugal
* Apoorva Raagangal
* Thanneer, Thanneer
* Achamillai, Achamillai