Thangar Bachan (born 1961) is an Indian film director and actor, cinematographer and novelist. He has served as jury member in National Film Awards.[1]
Thangar Bachan | |
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| Born | Thangaraj 1961 Pathirakottai, South Arcot district (Present day Cuddalore), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, film director, actor, film producer, novelist |
| Years active | 1990– |
Early life edit
Thankar Bachan was born in Pathirakottai, a village near Panruti, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.[2] [citation needed]
Career edit
Bachan started his career as a cinematographer in debut film Malai Charal. He was known for his work in Mogamul and Bharathi. He made his directorial debut in Azhagi.
Apart from films he occasionally contribute on literary works. His novels include Onbathu Roobai Nottu and Ammavin Kai Pesi. He eventually made these novel into films in his own direction.
Thankar Bachan was known for his contribution in portraying North Tamil Nadu villages which was not depicted in Tamil cinema properly. His story plots were set mostly at Panruti and surrounding villages. After Bharathiraja, villages were best portrayed in Thangar Bachan movies. Bharathiraja himself declared that after him Bachan directs the best village films.[3]
Filmography edit
As director edit
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Azhagi | |
| Solla Marandha Kadhai | ||
| 2004 | Thendral | |
| 2005 | Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy | |
| 2007 | Pallikoodam | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director |
| Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | ||
| 2012 | Ammavin Kaipesi | |
| 2017 | Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | |
| 2023 | Karumegangal Kalaigindrana |
As actor edit
- Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (2005) as Elangovan
- Pallikoodam (2007) as Kumarasamy
- Ammavin Kaipesi (2012) as Prasad
- Merlin (2018)
As Cinematographer only edit
- Malai Charal (1990)
- Dharma Seelan (1991)
- Madhumathi (1992)
- Mogamul (1993)
- Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru (1994)
- Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994) (Malayalam film)
- Vaanmathi (1995)
- Vaazhga Jananayagam (1995)
- Karuvelam Pookkal (1996)
- Kadhal Kottai (1996)
- Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (1997)
- Kaadhale Nimmadhi (1998)
- Sirf Tum (1998) (Hindi film)
- Marumalarchi (1998)
- Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1999)
- Kanave Kalaiyadhe (1999)
- Kallazhagar (1999)
- Unnudan (1999)
- Bharathi (2000)
- Kannukku Kannaga (2000)
- James Pandu (2000)
- Kutti (2001)
- Ajnabee (2001)
- Periyar (2007)
Bibliography edit
Novels edit
- Onbathu Roobai Nottu, 1996
- Ammavin Kai Pesi, 2009[4]
Short story collections edit
- Vellai Maadu, 1993
- Kodi Munthiri, 2002
- Isaikaatha Isaithattu, 2006
- Thangar Bachan Kathaigal[5]
- Solla Thonuthu- A collection of 50 articles published in Tamil Hindu daily news paper- 2015
Awards edit
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- 1993 – Lilli Deivasigamani Memorial Award for Best Short Story Collection (Vellai Maadu)
- 1996 – Tamil Nadu Government's Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)[6]
- 1996 – Agni Akshara Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)
- 1996 – Thiruppur Tamil Sangam Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)
- 1997 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer (Film – Kaalamellam Kadhal Vazhga)
- 1998 – "Kalaimamani" Award – awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu for Contributions in Tamil cinema[7]
- 2002 – GV SICA Award for Best Director (Film – Azhagi)
- 2005 – Jaya TV Award for Best Actor (Film – Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy)
- 2007 – Tamil Nadu State Raja Sando Award for Contribution in Film direction[8]
- 2007 – Santhome Communication Award for Best Director (Film – Onbadhu Roobai Nottu)[9]
- 2007 – Sathyan Memorial Film Award for Best Director (Tamil) (Film – Pallikoodam)[10]
- 2007 – GV SICA Award for Best Story Dialogues (Film – Pallikoodamm)[11]
- 2007 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director for Pallikoodamm)[12]
- 2015 - Best literary Athiththanar Award for "Thankar Bachan Kathaigal" - A Short Story Collection.
References edit
- ^ "Feature Jury" (PDF). www.dff.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Director appeals for help to Thane victims". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "Thangar Bachan - Back with yet another controversy". South Indian Cinema Magazine. 13 June 2010.
- ^ "Thangar pens his thoughts". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2009.
- ^ "Thangar Bachan to release his book today". www.deccanchronicle.com. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Thangar eyes Deepavali release". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2007. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema:1999 Year Highlights". Dinakaran. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
- ^ "Rajini, Kamal gets TN Govt Awards". Oneindia. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
- ^ "Chief Minister of Tamilnadu honoured by Santhome Awards". signis.net. Archived from the original on 10 August 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
- ^ "Sathyan Memaorial Awards announced". malayalamcinema.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
- ^ "GV SICA AWARD TAMIL FILMS 2007". v4entertainersindia.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
- ^ "Ayngaran International". www.ayngaran.com. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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