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Place of Birth: Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
About P. Bharathiraja
- Bharathiraja (born 23 August 1942) is an Indian film director who works mainly in the Tamil film industry.
- Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films.
- As of 2017, he has won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award.
- He has also directed films in Telugu and Hindi.
- The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2004 for his contribution to the film industry.
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