Manoj Bharathiraja
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Manoj K. Bharathi is a Tamil film actor. He has starred in several films. He is most noted as son of director Bharathiraja
.
.
He made his acting debut in the 1999 Tamil film Taj Mahal
, directed by his father himself alongside Riya Sen
, who made her debut as well. Subsequently Manoj appeared in films like Samuthiram alongside Sharath Kumar and Murali and Kadal Pookkal
, directed by his father, sharing screen space with Murali once again. The films, though became box office bombs, received much critical acclaim, especially the latter, for which Bharathiraja was awarded the National Film Award for Best Screenplay
. He then enacted lead roles in Alli Arjuna
, Varushamellam Vasantham and Pallavan, which all failed to achieve commercial success. Later, he starred in Sathyaraj's
Maha Nadigan
in a cameo role and did a negative role in the Telugu film Lemon.
He worked as an assistant to his father in films like Bommalattam
and noted filmmaker Mani Ratnam
in Bombay
. Currently he is working as an assistant to director S. Shankar
in his forthcoming magnum opus
Enthiran. Recently it was said, that Manoj is also going to direct a film very soon, on which he is working now.
and Success
. Nandhana was his co-star in the film Saadhuriyan. The marriage was held at Ashirwad Marriage Hall at Kozhikode
, Kerala
, homeplace of Nandhana, whilst a grand reception took place on December 1, 2006 at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall in Chennai
, Tamil Nadu
. On December 9, 2007, Nandhana gave birth to a girl.
Bharathiraja
P. Bharathiraja , is a critically acclaimed South Indian filmmaker.He displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. Bharathiraja is known for his realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his movies....
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Career
Before becoming an actor in the Tamil film industry, Manoj worked as an assistant director. He did a course in Theatre arts at the University of South FloridaUniversity of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
.
He made his acting debut in the 1999 Tamil film Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal (2000 film)
Taj Mahal is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Manoj Bharathiraja and Riya Sen in the lead. The music was composed by A.R.Rahman. The film did not fare well at the box office...
, directed by his father himself alongside Riya Sen
Riya Sen
Riya Sen is an Indian film actress and model. Riya, who hails from a family of actors including her grandmother Suchitra Sen, mother Moon Moon Sen and sister Raima Sen, began her acting career in 1991 as a child artiste in the film Vishkanya. Her first commercial success in her film career was...
, who made her debut as well. Subsequently Manoj appeared in films like Samuthiram alongside Sharath Kumar and Murali and Kadal Pookkal
Kadal Pookkal
Kadal Pookkal is a 2001 Tamil drama film directed by Bharathiraja which stars Murali and Manoj in the leading roles, with Sindhu Menon, Pratyusha and Uma in supporting roles...
, directed by his father, sharing screen space with Murali once again. The films, though became box office bombs, received much critical acclaim, especially the latter, for which Bharathiraja was awarded the National Film Award for Best Screenplay
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
The National Film Award for Best Screenplay winners:-References:...
. He then enacted lead roles in Alli Arjuna
Alli Arjuna
Alli Arjuna is 2001 released Tamil film directed by Saran. The film featured Manoj Bharathiraja, Richa Pallod, Dhamu, Charle, Karan and Preetha Vijayakumar in major roles. Music was by A. R. Rahman.-Plot:...
, Varushamellam Vasantham and Pallavan, which all failed to achieve commercial success. Later, he starred in Sathyaraj's
Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj is a Tamil film actor and media personality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A Tamil activist and a political influence, he has acted in over 150 films, ranging from action and drama to comedy. In 2007, he played the role of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored...
Maha Nadigan
Maha Nadigan
Maha Nadigan is a 2004 Tamil film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. It is a sattire of Tamil cinema and politics, with Sathyaraj playing a common man who goes to become a cinema superstar and then the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.-Cast:*Sathyaraj*Namitha...
in a cameo role and did a negative role in the Telugu film Lemon.
He worked as an assistant to his father in films like Bommalattam
Bommalattam
Bommalattam is a Tamil film directed by the director Bharathiraja starring Arjun and Nana Patekar in the lead roles of the protagonists. The film is released in Hindi as Cinema and in Telugu as Rana...
and noted filmmaker Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983...
in Bombay
Bombay (film)
Bombay is a critically acclaimed and national award-winning 1995 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala, with music composed by A. R. Rahman...
. Currently he is working as an assistant to director S. Shankar
S. Shankar
Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award...
in his forthcoming magnum opus
Masterpiece
Masterpiece in modern usage refers to a creation that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career or to a work of outstanding creativity, skill or workmanship....
Enthiran. Recently it was said, that Manoj is also going to direct a film very soon, on which he is working now.
Personal life
On November 19, 2006, Manoj married his longtime girlfriend actress Nandhana, who has appeared in Tamil films as ABCDABCD (film)
ABCD is a 2005 Tamil language film released in India. It was directed by Sharavana Subbaiya.The film starred Shaam, Sneha, Aparna and Nandana Kumar along with Vadivelu, who provided the comic relief.-Plot:...
and Success
Success (film)
Success is a 1991 German drama film directed by Franz Seitz, Jr.. It was entered into the 41st Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Bruno Ganz as Jacques Tüverlin* Franziska Walser as Johanna Krain* Peter Simonischek as Dr...
. Nandhana was his co-star in the film Saadhuriyan. The marriage was held at Ashirwad Marriage Hall at Kozhikode
Kozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, homeplace of Nandhana, whilst a grand reception took place on December 1, 2006 at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Hall in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. On December 9, 2007, Nandhana gave birth to a girl.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Taj Mahal Taj Mahal (2000 film) Taj Mahal is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Manoj Bharathiraja and Riya Sen in the lead. The music was composed by A.R.Rahman. The film did not fare well at the box office... |
Mayaa | |
| 2001 | Samudhiram Samudhiram Samuthiram is a 2001 Tamil film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Sarath Kumar, Murali, Manoj Bharathiraja, Kaveri, Abhirami, Sindhu Menon and Monal. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Sabesh-Murali... |
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| Kadal Pookkal Kadal Pookkal Kadal Pookkal is a 2001 Tamil drama film directed by Bharathiraja which stars Murali and Manoj in the leading roles, with Sindhu Menon, Pratyusha and Uma in supporting roles... |
Peter | ||
| Alli Arjuna Alli Arjuna Alli Arjuna is 2001 released Tamil film directed by Saran. The film featured Manoj Bharathiraja, Richa Pallod, Dhamu, Charle, Karan and Preetha Vijayakumar in major roles. Music was by A. R. Rahman.-Plot:... |
Arivazhagan | ||
| 2002 | Varushamellam Vasantham | Raja | |
| 2003 | Pallavan | Pallavan | |
| Eera Nilam | Duraisamy | ||
| 2004 | Maha Nadigan Maha Nadigan Maha Nadigan is a 2004 Tamil film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. It is a sattire of Tamil cinema and politics, with Sathyaraj playing a common man who goes to become a cinema superstar and then the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.-Cast:*Sathyaraj*Namitha... |
Muthu | |
| 2005 | Saadhuriyan | ||
| 2010 | Sigappu Rojakkal |