K Balachander

Director

Birthday July 9, 1930

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE Dec 23, 2014 (84)

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About

Director of the films Varumayin Niram Sigappu and Ek Duuje Ke Liye and winner of multiple National Film Awards.

Before Fame

He worked at the Accountant General’s office as a superintendent in the 1960s before gaining prominence as a playwright.

Trivia

He was so influential that he was commonly referred to as Iyakkunar Sikaram or The Top Director.

Family Life

His daughter Pushpa Kandaswamy became Chief Executive Officer of Kavithalaya Productions.

Associated With

He was responsible for popularizing many Indian actors, including Vivek Oberoi.