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Balu Mahendra
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran, commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was a Sri Lankan born Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. Widely regarded as an auteur, Mahendra usually scripted and edited his films apart from shooting them. He was the recipient of six National Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and several state government awards. Mahendran developed a passion for photography and literature at a young age. After witnessing the shoot of David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai during a school trip in Sri Lanka, he was drawn towards filmmaking. He graduated from the London University and started his career as a draughtsman with the Sri Lankan Government. In 1966, he moved to India and gained admission to the Film and Television Institute of India to pursue a course in motion picture photography. Upon completion of his diploma, he entered Malayalam cinema as a cinematographer in the early 1970s.
BornBalanathan Benjamin Mahendran, May 19, 1939, Batticaloa, Eastern Province, British Ceylon, (present-day Sri Lanka)
DiedFebruary 13, 2014, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Other namesMahendra, Balu, Bala Mahendran
Alma materLondon University, Film and Television Institute of India
OccupationDraughtsman, literary editor, cinematographer, film director, screenwriter, film editor
Years active1971–2013
Spouse(s)Ahileshwari (m.1963-2014) (Until his death), Mounika, (R.1986-1998 M.1998-2014) (Until his death) mw:Help:Magic words#Other, This page is a. Shoba, (m. 1978 – 1980) (Until her death)

About Balu Mahendra

Director Balu Mahendra was born on May 20, 1939 in Sri Lanka (He's 84 years old now).

Six-time National Film Award winner known for critically acclaimed Indian films such as Kokila. During his lengthy career, he won accolades for directing, cinematography, and scripting.

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Balu Mahendra before becoming famous

Balu Mahendra was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1939 is also the year of Rabbit (兔) in the Chinese Zodiac.

After seeing the making of the legendary World War II film The Bridge on the River Kwai, he was inspired to become a filmmaker.

Achievement of Balu Mahendra

Moodu Pani, released in 1980, was a rough adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic thriller Psycho.

Balu Mahendra's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Shoba, an actress who died in 1980.

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Balu Mahendra Collabed with

He and fellow Indian director Director Goutam Ghose both received National Film Award nominations for Best Cinematography.

Balu Mahendra Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Balu Mahendra updated on March 22 2023.