Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Actor, filmmaker and social activist Raghava Lawrence on Wednesday postponed a much-anticipated announcement regarding a “very important life decision,” citing the demise of legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja and the prevailing mood of mourning within the film fraternity. Lawrence had earlier revealed that he would make the announcement on Wednesday, June 11, at 9.30 a.m., triggering widespread speculation about his possible entry into electoral politics. However,…
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Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Popular director S S Rajamouli, actor Siddharth and well known producer Boney Kapoor were among those who paid glowing tributes to legendary Tamil fim director Bharathiraja, who passed away in the city early on Wednesday due to age-related ailments. He was 84. Taking to his X timeline to pay tribute, S S Rajamouli said, “Bharathiraja garu was a true pioneer who revolutionized cinema with his raw and uncompromising storytelling. Those unforgettable rural narratives, that f…
Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday joined scores of others in paying homage to his friend and one of Tamil cinema’s iconic directors Bharathiraja, saying the late pioneer’s name would continue to remain in the hearts of the Tamil people forever. Talking to the media soon after paying homage to the late director, Rajinikanth said, “He has been a friend for 50 years. Everybody knows about his talent, his achievements. He introduced several actors, actresses, techinicians to…
Hyderabad, June 10 (IANS) Telugu star and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday expressed profound grief at the passing away of one of Indian cinema’s iconic directors Bharathiraja, calling the six-time National Award winner’s demise “an irreplaceable loss to the Indian film industry”. Taking to his X timeline to pen his condolence message, Pawan Kalyan pointed out that the passing away of the renowned legendary film director and Padma Shri awardee was an irreplaceable l…
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The health condition of veteran Tamil film director and actor Bharathiraja, who has been hospitalised after he complained of breathlessness, is stable, the hospital announced today. In a medical bulletin, MGM Healthcare, the hospital where the veteran director is currently receiving treatment, said, “Mr Bharthiraja was admitted with severe lung infection and is currently being treated in the Critical Care Unit. He is on all appropriate treatment for organ impairments and is…