Personal details
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Born:
- Birthday: 1956-01-01
- Born Place: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Also Known As:
Mani
Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam (b. 1956) reshaped modern Tamil cinema with emotionally charged, politically aware narratives and musical storytelling. Landmark works—'Nayakan', 'Roja', 'Bombay', 'Dil Se'—marry visual craft with A.R. Rahman’s soundscapes and complex protagonists. His cinema bridges art and mainstream, influencing filmmakers across India and abroad.
Awards :
Padma Shri; National Film Award
