Thangar Bachan
Tamil Indian director, actor, cinematographer and novelist (born 1961)
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Thangar Bachan, alternatively Thankar Bachan, is an Indian film director and actor, cinematographer and novelist. He has served as a jury member in the National Film Awards.[1]
5 May 1961
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| Born | Thangaraj 5 May 1961 Pathirakottai, South Arcot District (now Cuddalore), Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 1990–2023 |
Early life
Thangar Bachan was born 5 May 1961 in Pathirakottai, a village near Panruti, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.[2] [citation needed]
Career
Bachan started his career as a cinematographer in his debut film Malai Charal. He was known for his work in Mogamul and Bharathi. He made his directorial debut in Azhagi.
Apart from his work in films, he occasionally wrote literary works. His novels include Onbathu Roobai Nottu and Ammavin Kai Pesi, both of which he later adapted into films that he directed himself.
Thangar Bachan was known for his contribution in portraying North Tamil Nadu villages, which were not depicted in Tamil cinema properly. His story plots were set mostly in 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]
He was the Pattali Makkal Katchi candidate for the Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency in the 2024 Indian general election, in which he came in third place and lost.[4][5]
Filmography
As director
As actor
- Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (2005) as Elangovan
- Pallikoodam (2007) as Kumarasamy
- Ammavin Kaipesi (2012) as Prasad
- Merlin (2018)
- Karumegangal Kalaigindrana (2023) as a public prosecutor (cameo appearance)
As cinematographer only
- Malai Charal (1990)
- Dharma Seelan (1993)
- Madhumathi (1992)
- Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993)
- Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994) (Malayalam film)
- Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru (1995)
- Vaanmathi (1996)
- Vaazhga Jananayagam (1996)
- 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)
- Pandavar Bhoomi (2001)
- Periyar (2007)
As presenter
- Peranbum Perungobamum (2025)
Bibliography
Awards
- 1993 – Lilli Deivasigamani Memorial Award for Best Short Story Collection (Vellai Maadu)
- 1996 – Tamil Nadu Government's Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)[9]
- 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[10]
- 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[11]
- 2007 – Santhome Communication Award for Best Director (Film – Onbadhu Roobai Nottu)[12]
- 2007 – Sathyan Memorial Film Award for Best Director (Tamil) (Film – Pallikoodam)[13]
- 2007 – GV SICA Award for Best Story Dialogues (Film – Pallikoodamm)[14]
- 2007 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director for Pallikoodamm)[15]
- 2015 - Best literary Athiththanar Award for "Thankar Bachan Kathaigal" - A Short Story Collection.
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