Bhagyaraj
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K. Bhagyaraj is a Tamil
film director
, actor, writer and producer
. He has directed and produced several Tamil
films, along with a few Telugu
and Hindi films. He is well known for his mastery in screenplay. He has won a Filmfare Best Actor Award for Mundhanai Mudichu
, a film he wrote, directed and starred in.
, Bhagyaraj became recognised for his scriptwriting talent. Among his early work was the script for Bharathiraja's
films, Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978) and Tik Tik Tik (1981). He made his directorial debut with the film Suvarillatha Chiththirangal in 1979. He quickly established his own concern and started producing a string of distinctive films made mainly in the Tamil language. Bhagyaraj often stars in lead roles of the films he scripts and directs, effectively carving out a niche for himself in the actor-auteur vein. His style of filmmaking is notable for its relatively elaborate, witty, and double-entendre-laced script and socially-themed framework. His on-screen personae are typically characterised by their ironic sense of humour and intelligent bravado.
He has also made forays into the Hindi film industry (Bollywood
), directing the likes of Amitabh Bachchan
and Anil Kapoor
. He also wrote books like, Vaanga Cinemavai Pattri Pesalam, Neenga Nenaicha Saadikkalaam, Ungal Bhagyarajin Kezhvi Bhadhil (5 Parts).
. His father was Krishnaswamy and his mother was Amaravathiamma. Initially he was married to actress Praveena (His co-star in the film Bhama Rukmani). She died in August 1983 due to illness (an aggravated case of jaundice). Later he married Poornima Jayaram
. She was his co-star in the film Darling Darling Darling (1983). The couple have a daughter Saranya Bhagyaraj
who debuted in the film Parijatham
and a son Shanthnu Bhagyaraj who made his debut in the film Sakkarakatti
which released in 2008.His Assistant Director's were Prthiban An Pandiarajan,both of then went on to become Director and actors.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, actor, writer and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. He has directed and produced several Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
films, along with a few Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and Hindi films. He is well known for his mastery in screenplay. He has won a Filmfare Best Actor Award for Mundhanai Mudichu
Mundhanai Mudichu
Mundhanai Mudichu is a 1983 Tamil film is directed by K. Bhagyaraj starring himself along with Urvasi in the lead roles. It marked the debut of actress Urvasi. Music was scored by Ilaiyaraaja....
, a film he wrote, directed and starred in.
Film career
Beginning his career as an assistant to directors G. Ramakrishnan and BharathirajaBharathiraja
P. Bharathiraja , is a critically acclaimed South Indian filmmaker.He displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. Bharathiraja is known for his realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his movies....
, Bhagyaraj became recognised for his scriptwriting talent. Among his early work was the script for Bharathiraja's
Bharathiraja
P. Bharathiraja , is a critically acclaimed South Indian filmmaker.He displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. Bharathiraja is known for his realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his movies....
films, Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978) and Tik Tik Tik (1981). He made his directorial debut with the film Suvarillatha Chiththirangal in 1979. He quickly established his own concern and started producing a string of distinctive films made mainly in the Tamil language. Bhagyaraj often stars in lead roles of the films he scripts and directs, effectively carving out a niche for himself in the actor-auteur vein. His style of filmmaking is notable for its relatively elaborate, witty, and double-entendre-laced script and socially-themed framework. His on-screen personae are typically characterised by their ironic sense of humour and intelligent bravado.
He has also made forays into the Hindi film industry (Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
), directing the likes of Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
and Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who mainly appears in Bollywood films. He won a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Yash Chopra's film Mashaal ....
. He also wrote books like, Vaanga Cinemavai Pattri Pesalam, Neenga Nenaicha Saadikkalaam, Ungal Bhagyarajin Kezhvi Bhadhil (5 Parts).
Personal life
Bhagyaraj was born in a Telugu speaking family. Bhagyaraj hails from GobichettipalayamGobichettipalayam
Gobi or Gobichettipalayam is a Municipality in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. A major part of present Gobichettipalayam was previously known as Veerapandi Gramam, and documents and records still use that name. Gobichettipalayam is an important city in the North- Western part of Erode...
. His father was Krishnaswamy and his mother was Amaravathiamma. Initially he was married to actress Praveena (His co-star in the film Bhama Rukmani). She died in August 1983 due to illness (an aggravated case of jaundice). Later he married Poornima Jayaram
Poornima Jayaram
Poornima Jayaram is an Indian film actress of Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She was a mainstream actress of the 80's. Her pairing with Shankar in Malayalam was a hit. She is married to Tamil director, actor, producer and script-writer Bhagyaraj and has a son Shantanu Bhagyaraj, who is...
. She was his co-star in the film Darling Darling Darling (1983). The couple have a daughter Saranya Bhagyaraj
Saranya Bhagyaraj
Saranya Bhagyaraj is an Indian film actress who appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films. She is the daughter of actor K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima Jayaram and is best known for her role in Parijatham. Her brother is notable actor Shanthnu Bhagyaraj-Filmography:...
who debuted in the film Parijatham
Parijatham
Parijatham is a Tamil film directed by Bhagyaraj. The film stars Prithviraj and Saranya Bhagyaraj. It relates the story of a man trying to discover the identity of the lady his deceased mother, Seetha, had wanted him to get to know and marry.-Plot:...
and a son Shanthnu Bhagyaraj who made his debut in the film Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti
Sakkarakatti is a 2008 Tamil romance film directed by Kalaprabhu and produced by his father, Kalaipuli S. Dhanu. The film featured debutant Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, son of veteran actor K. Bhagyaraj, in the lead role while Ishita Sharma and Vedhika also played significant roles. It also featured a...
which released in 2008.His Assistant Director's were Prthiban An Pandiarajan,both of then went on to become Director and actors.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Actor | Director | Composer | Writer | Notes | |
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| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile 16 Vayathinile 16 Vayathinile is a 1977 Tamil feature film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Sridevi. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film marked Bharathiraja's debut as a filmmaker/screenwriter and it met with a strong critical reception upon... |
Comes as village Mediciner,his face is not shown. | |||||
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rayil | Minor role as one of the village people. | |||||
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal Sigappu Rojakkal Sigappu Rojakkal is a 1978 Tamil thriller film starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. Directed by Bharathiraja,music by Ilayaraja and cinematography by P.S.Nivas... |
Minor role as bearer | |||||
| 1979 | Puthiya Vaarpugal | Debut film as hero | |||||
| 1979 | Kanni Paruvathile Kanni Paruvathile (1979) Kanni Paruvathile is a Tamil movie starring actors K. Bhagyaraj, Rajesh and Vadivukarasi.The Screen play & Dialogue were written by K.Bhagyaraj.... |
Screenwriter and penned dialogues | |||||
| 1979 | Bhama Rukmani | ||||||
| 1979 | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | ||||||
| 1980 | Oru Kai Osai | ||||||
| 1980 | Ethir Veetu Jaanal | ||||||
| 1981 | vidiyum varai kathiru | ||||||
| 1981 | Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | ||||||
| 1981 | Mouna Geethangal Mouna Geethangal Mouna Geethangal is a 1981 Indian Tamil language film directed by K Bhagyaraj. The film stars Bhgayaraj himself along side Saritha. It was remade into Hindi as Ek Hi Bhool in the same year.-Plot:... |
Writer and director | |||||
| 1981 | Vidium Varai Kathiru | Writer and director | |||||
| 1981 | Antha Ezhu Naatkal Antha Ezhu Naatkal Antha Ezhu Naatkal, or Antha 7 Naatkal , is a 1981 Tamil language film. Directed & starred by K. Bhagyaraja, the movie follows the life and ambitions of the hero, Palakkad Madhavan played by K. Bhagyaraja himself and his sidekick Gopi . The movie was a great hit and very well received by the... |
Remade into Hindi as Woh Saat Din Woh Saat Din Woh Saat Din, or Woh 7 Din, is a 1983 Hindi film directed by Bapu. Produced by Surinder Kapoor, it stars his son Anil Kapoor along with Padmini Kolhapure and Naseeruddin Shah. It is a remake of the 1981 Tamil film Antha Ezhu Naatkal, which was written and directed by the veteran filmmaker K.... , Writer and director |
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| 1981 | Tik Tik Tik | Writer, Remade into Hindi as Karishma Karishma Karishmaa is a 1984 Hindi language film starring Kamal Haasan, Reena Roy, Tina Munim, Danny Denzongpa. Other cast include Jagdeep, Sarika, Raza Murad, Viju Khote, Mac Mohan, Swaroop Sampat, Satyendra Kapoor, Mahesh Anand, Baby Pinky.... |
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| 1982 | Poi Satchi | ||||||
| 1982 | Darling, Darling, Darling | Writer and director | |||||
| 1982 | Thooral Ninnu Pochu | Writer and director | |||||
| 1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu Mundhanai Mudichu Mundhanai Mudichu is a 1983 Tamil film is directed by K. Bhagyaraj starring himself along with Urvasi in the lead roles. It marked the debut of actress Urvasi. Music was scored by Ilaiyaraaja.... |
Won, Filmfare Best Actor Award Writer and director |
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| 1983 | Thavani Kanavugal | Writer and director | |||||
| 1985 | Chinna Veedu | Writer and director | |||||
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan Naan Sigappu Manithan Naan Sigappu Manithan is a Tamil Super hit film directed by S.A.Chandrasekar. The film stars Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj, Bhagyaraj, Ambika in lead roles with music by Ilaiyaraja.-Plot:... |
Cameo | |||||
| 1985 | Anbulla Rajinikanth Anbulla Rajinikanth Anbulla Rajinikanth is a 1984 Tamil film directed by K.Natraj. The film stars Rajinikanth, Meena, and Ambika with Jaishankar, Raadhika and Bhagyaraj in guest roles.-Plot:... |
Guest appearance | |||||
| 1986 | Aakhri Raasta Aakhree Raasta Aakhree Raasta is a 1986 Bollywood film starring Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, Sridevi, Anupam Kher and Jayapradha; and was Bachchan's last released film before he temporarily quit acting to enter politics in 1984. It was directed by the famous Tamil actor and director Bhagyaraj... |
Writer and director, Remake of Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Oru Kaidhiyin Diary Oru Kaidhiyin Diary is a 1985 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Bharathiraaja, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist.-Summary:... |
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| 1987 | Enga Chinna Raasa | Remade into Hindi as Beta Beta (film) Beta is a 1992 Hindi movie directed by Indra Kumar. The film featured the pairing of Madhuri Dixit with Anil Kapoor in lead roles... , Writer and director |
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| 1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | Also writer, director and Music composer | |||||
| 1989 | Avasara Police Nooru | Remade into Hindi as Gopi Kishen, Writer and director |
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| 1989 | Aararo Aaariraro | Writer and director | |||||
| 1990 | Sundara Kandam | Remade into Hindi as Andaaz, Writer and director |
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| 1990 | Pavunu Pavunuthan | Writer and director | |||||
| 1991 | Rudra | ||||||
| 1992 | Raasukutti | Remade into Hindi as Raja Babu Raja Babu Raja Babu is a 1994 Bollywood movie directed by David Dhawan.The film stars Karisma Kapoor , Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Kadar Khan, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra and Gulshan Grover, with music by Anand-Milind and lyrics by Sameer. It is a remake of K... , Writer and director |
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| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | ||||||
| 1994 | Veetla Visheshanga | Remade into Hindi as Mr. Bechara, Writer and director |
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| 1995 | Oru Oorla oru Rajakumari | Writer and director | |||||
| 1996 | Mr. Bechara | ||||||
| 1996 | Gnanapazham | Also music composer | |||||
| 1998 | Vaettiya Madichu Kattu | Remade into Hindi as Papa The Great, Writer and director |
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| 2000 | Papa the Great | ||||||
| 2003 | Sokka Thangam | Writer and director | |||||
| 2006 | Parijatham Parijatham Parijatham is a Tamil film directed by Bhagyaraj. The film stars Prithviraj and Saranya Bhagyaraj. It relates the story of a man trying to discover the identity of the lady his deceased mother, Seetha, had wanted him to get to know and marry.-Plot:... |
Writer and director | |||||
| 2006 | Something Something Unakkum Enakkum | ||||||
| 2006 | Rendu Rendu Rendu is a Tamil film directed by critically acclaimed director Sundar C. The movie stars Madhavan, Reema Sen, Anushka Shetty, Bhagyaraj and Vadivelu. The film's music is composed by music director, D.Imaan. Early reports suggested that Nayantara or Nila was set to play heroine and others claimed... |
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| 2007 | Mudhan Mudhalai | ||||||
| 2007 | Kaasu Irukkanum | ||||||
| 2008 | Maanavan Ninaithaal | ||||||
| 2009 | Ninaithale Inikkum Ninaithale Inikkum (2009 film) Ninaithale Inikkum is a 2009 Tamil mystery-drama film directed by Kumaravelan. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sakthi Vasu, Priyamani, Karthik Kumar and Anuja Iyer in the lead roles while K. Bhagyaraj and Manobala play supporting roles. The film's score was composed by Vijay Antony.The film... |
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| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | ||||||
| 2010 | Siddu +2 | ||||||
| 2011 | Appavi | ||||||
| 2011 | Maaveeran Magadheera Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an... |
dialogue writer; dubbed version of magadheera | |||||
| 2011 | Vaagai Sooda Vaa Vaagai Sooda Vaa Vaagai Sooda Vaa is a 2011 Tamil romantic comedy drama film directed by A. Sarkunam, directing his second film after Kalavani. It features Vimal and newcomer Iniya in the lead roles, with K. Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan and Thambi Ramaiah playing supporting roles. The film is a period piece set in the... |
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| 2011 | Mr. Marumakan Mr. Marumakan Mr. Marumakan is an upcoming Malayalam family drama film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas and directed by Sandhya Mohan. Starring Dileep and Sanusha in the lead roles, the film has Tamil actors Bhagyaraj and Khushboo in major supporting roles. The cast also includes Sheela, Biju Menon... |
filming; malayalam film | |||||
External links
- Baby umathiSumathiSumati or Sumathi may refer to:* Sumathi , a popular Tamil actress.* Sumathi Satakam, a type of Telugu poetry written by Baddena.* Sumathi, 1942 Telugu film....
- The Indian Cinema Database of the University of Pennsylvania's South Asia Center
- A Bhagyaraj interview (from The Hindu. Bouncing back to form. 19 March 2003).