Is it Mani Ratnam or Mani Rathnam?
For the 1994 film, see Mani Rathnam (film). In this Indian name, the name Ratnam is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mani. Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam (born 2 June 1956), known professionally as Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.
What are the awards that Mani Ratnam has won?
At global and National level, Mani Ratnam received various honor such as Padam Shri Award (2002), Filmfare Award for the films like Yuva, Bombay & Guru, National Film Award for Roja, Bombay, Anjali & Geethanjali, Gala Award for the film Bombay at Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Is Mani Ratnam married to Suhasini?
Mani Ratnam. He is married to actress Suhasini and has a son with her. He has won several film awards and nominations including six National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and three Bollywood Filmfare Awards .
Did Maniratnam ever work with any other music director except Ilaiyaraaja?
Split up of Maniratnam and Ilaiyaraaja (1992): As per industry buzz, Maniratnam had not worked with any other music director except Ilaiyaraaja till ‘Roja’. K Balachander, who was the producer of ‘Roja’ wanted A.R Rehman in place of Ilaiyaraaja to direct music of the film.
How many awards has Mani Ratnam won?
Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam (born 2 June 1956), known professionally as Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Ratnam has won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards, six Filmfare Awards South, and numerous awards at various film festivals across the world.
How did Mani Ratnam start his film career?
Despite being born into a film family, Mani Ratnam did not develop any interest in films when he was young. Upon completion of his post graduation in management, he started his career as a consultant. He entered the film industry through the 1983 Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi.
Is Mani Ratnam the Best Director in Tamil cinema?
Mani Ratnam was on right track to become probably the best director in Tamil cinema. Unfortunately he got bitten by the overstylization bug. Take the movie Anjali. It could have become a genuine Oscar contender if it was not overstylized so much diluting the theme.
Why did Mani Ratnam’s Pagal Nilavu fail?
Mani Ratnam attributed the failure of the film to the conflict of interests that he and the producer had. Following this, he entered Tamil cinema when G. Thyagarajan of Sathya Jyothi Films offered him a chance to direct Pagal Nilavu (1985). The film had Murali and Revathi playing lead roles.