Our Beloved Legend Veteran Tamil Film Director, Screenwriter and Producer *Iyakunar Sigaram* K.Balachander [ KAILASAM BALACHANDER ], who was the mentor of super star Rajinikanth and actor Kamal Haasan, Saritha, Prakash Raj Vivek & many others died at a private hospital in Chennai on 23-12-2014 Tuesday evening. The end came at 7.10pm, doctors at Kauvery Hospital said. They said the 84-year-old cinema legend was suffering from severe urinary tract infection and fever which did not subside even after continuous treatment for the last one week. Leaving our heart completely broken. K.Balachander, whose film career spanned over 45 years, won nine national film awards and several Filmfare awards. He was a recipient of the Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. K.Balachander has over 150 films to his credit. K.Balachander portrayed woman as bold characters in his movies. Some of his critically acclaimed and well-known films include Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, Sindhu Bhairavi, Manmadha Leelai, Anthuleni Katha and Moondru Mudichu. Born: July 9, 1930 (age 84), Nannilam Spouse: Rajam Balachander (m. 1956) Children: Kailasam Balachander, Pushpa Kandaswamy, Pushpa Kandasamy, Prasanna Balachander Parents: Dhandapani Balachander, Saraswati Balachander. I had the golden opportunity of acting in a movie titled *POI* (2006) Written & Directed by him. You are missed so very much Sir. Rest in Peace - You will be missed & remain in our heart dear K.Balachander Sir.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:58:04 +0000
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