K Balachander

Kamal Haasan said that Mr Balachander is the common thread between the two stories in Uttama Villain

Mr Balachander had over 150 films to his credit

Directed by Ramesh Arvind, the film features Kamal in a dual role. It's also the last film of late legendary filmmaker K Balachander

Rati Agnihotri says it's "very hard to believe" that Balachander is no more

Aamir also said that one of his most memorable evenings in 25 years was with K Balachander

Acclaimed filmmaker K Balachander, who died at the age of 84 on Thursday, had brought in a new wave of filmmaking in Tamil cinema with bold themes and mentored talented actors like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Sridevi.

Hordes of fans, friends and people from the film fraternity gathered to bid adieu to the filmmaker who died of a cardiac arrest in Chennai yesterday at the age of 84.

"Dear KB sir, your vision and creations have inspired 3 generations. Really grateful for introducing me through your co Kavithaalaya in Roja," AR Rahman wrote on Twitter

Bollywood actress Sridevi paid tribute to renowned film director K Balachander who died of a cardiac arrest yesterday at the age of 84

Mr Haasan is expected to reach Chennai tonight. Hence, he won't be able to pay his homage to the auteur whose funeral has been advanced to today

Rajinikanth said "Balachender was my friend, philosopher and guide. I've no words. I feel like I've lost myself. I pray God to rest his soul in peace"

Celebrities took to Twitter to mourn the death of K Balachander, legendary filmmaker of the Tamil Industry, who died of a cardiac arrest on Tuesday.

K Balachander died after a cardiac arrest in Chennai today

K Balachander was hospitalised in Chennai's Cauvery hospital following age related ailments on December 3

Mr Balachander had been in hospital for some days where he was diagnosed with fever and urinary tract infection

Kamal Haasan said that Mr Balachander is the common thread between the two stories in Uttama Villain

Mr Balachander had over 150 films to his credit

Directed by Ramesh Arvind, the film features Kamal in a dual role. It's also the last film of late legendary filmmaker K Balachander

Rati Agnihotri says it's "very hard to believe" that Balachander is no more

Aamir also said that one of his most memorable evenings in 25 years was with K Balachander

Acclaimed filmmaker K Balachander, who died at the age of 84 on Thursday, had brought in a new wave of filmmaking in Tamil cinema with bold themes and mentored talented actors like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Sridevi.

Hordes of fans, friends and people from the film fraternity gathered to bid adieu to the filmmaker who died of a cardiac arrest in Chennai yesterday at the age of 84.

"Dear KB sir, your vision and creations have inspired 3 generations. Really grateful for introducing me through your co Kavithaalaya in Roja," AR Rahman wrote on Twitter

Bollywood actress Sridevi paid tribute to renowned film director K Balachander who died of a cardiac arrest yesterday at the age of 84

Mr Haasan is expected to reach Chennai tonight. Hence, he won't be able to pay his homage to the auteur whose funeral has been advanced to today

Rajinikanth said "Balachender was my friend, philosopher and guide. I've no words. I feel like I've lost myself. I pray God to rest his soul in peace"

Celebrities took to Twitter to mourn the death of K Balachander, legendary filmmaker of the Tamil Industry, who died of a cardiac arrest on Tuesday.

K Balachander died after a cardiac arrest in Chennai today

K Balachander was hospitalised in Chennai's Cauvery hospital following age related ailments on December 3

Mr Balachander had been in hospital for some days where he was diagnosed with fever and urinary tract infection