Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthday
18/01/1927
Place of Birth
Mylapore, Madras Presidency, British India
Also Known As
Veena Balachander
Veena S Balachander
Sundaram Balachander
S. Balachander
Biography
Sundaram Balachander (18 January 1927 – 13 April 1990) was an Indian veena player and filmmaker. He directed, produced, and also composed music for a few of his films. In 1954 he directed Andha Naal, a classic Tamil film noir thriller. Balachander was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982.
S. Balachander
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthday
18/01/1927
Place of Birth
Mylapore, Madras Presidency, British India
Also Known As
Veena Balachander
Veena S Balachander
Sundaram Balachander
Biography
Sundaram Balachander (18 January 1927 – 13 April 1990) was an Indian veena player and filmmaker. He directed, produced, and also composed music for a few of his films. In 1954 he directed Andha Naal, a classic Tamil film noir thriller. Balachander was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982.