Balachander

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Chennai's Mylapore was a magnet for film music legends. Composers and singers like MS Viswanathan and TM Sounderarajan lived here. The area offered affordable homes and was close to film studios. Carnatic music and temples also attracted artists. Many learned music in Mylapore's streets. These homes now face change, but memories remain.

Roadside eateries are illegally using subsidized domestic LPG cylinders due to sharp price hikes in commercial ones. Authorities have yet to take action, despite regulations prohibiting such diversion. While some eateries face closures due to shortages, government-run kitchens report no disruptions.

Actor Lilliput revealed Kamal Haasan's pivotal role in securing his 'Saagar' debut. Haasan sought someone 'slightly smaller' for a parallel role, leading Lilliput to director Ramesh Sippy. Lilliput also claims his personal love story inspired elements of Haasan's iconic film 'Apoorva Sagodharargal', though Haasan hasn't publicly credited him.

Actor Vivekh, who visited veteran director K. Balachander Wednesday at a hospital here, said the auteur is showing signs of improvement.

The Telugu film industry has condoled the death of director Balachander who passed away in Chennai on Tuesday. Film personalities have also flown to Chennai to pay their last respects to the department filmmaker.

CPM state secretary G Ramakrishnan said Balachander highlighted the ills of the middle class society during the 1970s.

A host of film celebrities from all over South India attended the funeral of filmmaker K Balachander.

On K. Balachander's 11th death anniversary, Kamal Haasan paid a heartfelt tribute, remembering the legendary director as a pivotal figure in his life and career. Haasan emphasized their profound artistic bond and teacher-student relationship, stating he speaks of Balachander daily. This remembrance highlights Balachander's immense influence on Tamil cinema and Haasan's personal growth.

Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Balachander passed away on December 23

K Balachander who died in Chennai on Tuesday shared a special relationship with Sandalwood

Several Telugu film actors and directors paid tribute to director K Balachander who passed away on Tuesday night.

Veteran director K Balachander's son Kailasam passed away yesterday.

Veteran director K Balachander passed away recently at the age of 84.

K Balachander's final film was with Kamal Haasan in 'Uthama Villain', where he played a filmmaker and mentor to Kamal's character in the film.

Noted writer, director and producer K Balachander has been chosen for the Akkineni Nageshwara Rao award for the year 2010.

K Balachander helmed nearly 80 movies, but he also gave direction to a number of wannabe heroes, moulding them into actors rather than stars.

He breathed his last on December 23

Film lovers and celebrities are paying tribute to the late director and playwright K Balachander on his 90th birthday. Kailasam Balachander is one of the most honoured names of the entertainment industry. He was a recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award too. The legendary director was born on July 9, 1930. He passed away on December 23, 2014 at the age of 84.

Aamir Khan, met the legendary director K Balachander recently.

The entire Telugu film industry came forward to pay tribute to one of the greatest filmmakers, soon after news broke that he had passed away