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'''R. Balakrishnan''', popularly known as '''R. Balki''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-kamal-haasans-younger-daughter-akshara-to-jump-into-bollywood-arena-kamal-haasan-younger-daughter-akshara-tamil-cinema-news-tamil-movies-03-09-135550.htm|title=Kamal Haasan's younger daughter Akshara to jump into Bollywood arena|work=Tamilstar|access-date=5 September 2013|archive-date=26 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526104637/https://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-kamal-haasans-younger-daughter-akshara-to-jump-into-bollywood-arena-kamal-haasan-younger-daughter-akshara-tamil-cinema-news-tamil-movies-03-09-135550.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/akshara-follow-shrutis-footsteps-tinsel-town-110129.html|title=Akshara to follow Shruti's footsteps into tinsel town|author=CF|date=4 September 2013|work=KOLLY TALK|access-date=5 September 2013|archive-date=13 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713164922/https://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/akshara-follow-shrutis-footsteps-tinsel-town-110129.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> (born 16 April 1964) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and former Group Chairman of the advertising agency [[Lowe Lintas]] (India). He is best known for directing ''[[Cheeni Kum]]'' (2007), ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'' (2009), ''[[Pad Man (film)|Pad Man]]'' (2018), ''[[Chup: Revenge of the Artist|Chup: Revenge of The Artist]]'' (2022), and Ghoomer (2023).
'''R. Balakrishnan''', popularly known as '''R. Balki''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-kamal-haasans-younger-daughter-akshara-to-jump-into-bollywood-arena-kamal-haasan-younger-daughter-akshara-tamil-cinema-news-tamil-movies-03-09-135550.htm|title=Kamal Haasan's younger daughter Akshara to jump into Bollywood arena|work=Tamilstar|access-date=5 September 2013|archive-date=26 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526104637/https://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-kamal-haasans-younger-daughter-akshara-to-jump-into-bollywood-arena-kamal-haasan-younger-daughter-akshara-tamil-cinema-news-tamil-movies-03-09-135550.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/akshara-follow-shrutis-footsteps-tinsel-town-110129.html|title=Akshara to follow Shruti's footsteps into tinsel town|author=CF|date=4 September 2013|work=KOLLY TALK|access-date=5 September 2013|archive-date=13 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713164922/https://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/akshara-follow-shrutis-footsteps-tinsel-town-110129.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> (born 16 April 1964) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and former Group Chairman of the advertising agency [[Lowe Lintas]] (India). He is best known for directing the films ''[[Cheeni Kum]]'' (2007), ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'' (2009), ''[[Pad Man (film)|Pad Man]]'' (2018), ''[[Chup: Revenge of the Artist|Chup: Revenge of The Artist]]'' (2022), and ''[[Ghoomer]]'' (2023).


==Career==
==Career==
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Balki wrote and directed the 2007 comedy-drama film ''[[Cheeni Kum]]'', starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]], which marked his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Cheeni Kum' clocks 13 years: R.Balki shares his experience on making a 'coming of age' film - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cheeni-kum-clocks-13-years-r-balki-shares-his-experience-on-making-a-coming-of-age-film/articleshow/75976326.cms|access-date=2021-02-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His second directorial was the critically acclaimed and commercially successful ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'', produced by [[Sunil Manchanda]] and [[Abhishek Bachchan]] which was released on 4 December 2009, starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]], his son Abhishek Bachchan and [[Vidya Balan]]. The film received multiple nominations in addition to winning the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]] the following year. In 2015, he directed the satirical drama ''[[Shamitabh]]'' which would mark his third collaboration with [[Amitabh Bachchan]]. The film also starred Tamil actor [[Dhanush]] and marked the acting debut [[Akshara Haasan]], daughter of actor-director [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-11|title=Even after three films with Amitabh Bachchan, it's never easy to get him to sign on, says R Balki|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/even-after-three-films-with-amitabh-bachchan-it-s-never-easy-to-get-him-to-sign-on-for-a-film-says-r-balki/story-btA0cYkw0NX7x5CVxeilML.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, he directed the comedy-drama ''[[Ki and Ka]]'' which starred [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Arjun Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/revealed-kareena-kapoors-look-as-ki-in-r-balkis-ki-and-ka/|title=Revealed – Kareena Kapoor's Look As 'KI' In R. Balki's 'Ki And Ka'|date=29 July 2015}}</ref> In 2018, he directed the social comedy [[Pad Man (film)|''Pad Man'']] starring [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Radhika Apte]]. The film was based on the life of [[Arunachalam Muruganantham]], which he co-produced, scripted and directed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vijayakar |first1=Rajiv |title=Inspired Much |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/654686/inspired-much.html |access-date=21 April 2020 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=19 January 2018}}</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/r-balki-dedicates-pad-man-national-award-win-to-arunachalam-muruganantham-it-belongs-to-him-1580223-2019-08-13 R Balki dedicates Pad Man National Award win to Arunachalam Muruganantham: It belongs to him]</ref> In 2019, he co-produced and scripted the 2019 film ''[[Mission Mangal]]'', in addition to serving as a creative director.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Raman |first1=Sruthi Ganapathy |title='Mission Mangal' film about 'ordinary people setting out to do extraordinary things', says director |url=https://scroll.in/reel/931544/mission-mangal-film-about-ordinary-people-setting-out-to-do-extraordinary-things-says-director |access-date=24 July 2019 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=24 July 2019}}</ref> His next directorial was the thriller [[Chup: Revenge of the Artist|''Chup : Revenge Of The Artist'']], starring [[Dulquer Salmaan]], [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Shreya Dhanwanthary]] in lead roles. The film revolved around a serial killer who targets film critics. In 2023, he wrote and directed and the sports drama ''[[Ghoomer]]'' starring [[Abhishek Bachchan]] and [[Saiyami Kher]]. It premiered at the [[Indian Film Festival of Melbourne]].
He started, his career with Mudra at the age of 23. His passion had always been filmmaking. After college, he even applied to the Chennai Film Institute to do a course in direction. However, he did not like the panel that interviewed him, so he walked out. Not knowing what to do and having always been interested in Computers, he joined the newly begun [[Master of Science in Information Technology|Masters in Computer Application]] course at the [[College of Engineering, Guindy|Guindy College of Engineering]], close to the film institute. After studying there for three years, he didn't complete the course due to lack of attendance. According to him, this was mainly because he spent his time playing [[cricket]] and watching films.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/R-Balki-Gauri-can-hurt-me-and-Amitji-can-hurt-me-tremendously/articleshow/46107905.cms R Balki: Gauri can hurt me and Amitji can hurt me tremendously]</ref>


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==Personal life==
One day, he saw an advertisement in the papers by [[DDB Mudra|Mudra Communications]]. He had no idea about the company except the fact that their logo appeared after every episode of [[Buniyaad]]. And so he thought it was [[Ramesh Sippy]]'s (the maker of Buniyaad) company. The advert asked people to send in 100 words describing who they were. He was selected for the first creative training programme by the agency. A programme that was like testing model for the agency for the creation of [[MICA (institute)|MICA]] years later.<ref>[https://abhijitbhaduri.com/2019/11/18/r-balki-on-storytelling-tech-and-creativity/ Ep 3 R Balki on Storytelling, Tech and Creativity]</ref>
Balki was born on 16 April 1964 in [[Kumbakonam]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Prior to his filmmaking career, he worked in advertising and served as the charmain of advertising agency [[Lowe Lintas]]. In 2016, he retired from advertising to focus on his filmmaking career.


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Balki married filmmaker [[Gauri Shinde]] in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-24|title=The accidental couple: The unconventional marriage of R Balki and Gauri Shinde|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/the-accidental-couple-the-unconventional-marriage-of-r-balki-and-gauri-shinde/story-mnFe3JHaQudyclAXNS0VNN.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/English-Vinglish-inspired-by-my-mom-Gauri-Shinde/Article1-913368.aspx |title=English Vinglish inspired by my mom: Gauri Shinde - Hindustan Times |access-date=2012-08-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814161537/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/English-Vinglish-inspired-by-my-mom-Gauri-Shinde/Article1-913368.aspx |archive-date=14 August 2012 |df=dmy-all }}, Hindustan Times, 14 August 2012.</ref>
Balki was soon addicted to advertising. Balki's ideas have included ''"Daag Achche Hain"'' for [[Surf Excel]], ''"Jaago re"'' ads for [[Good Earth Tea|Tata Tea]], ''"What an idea sirji"'' [[Vodafone Idea|Idea Cellular]] advertising campaign, [[Havells]], [[Tanishq]], [[ICICI Prudential Life Insurance|ICICI Prudential]], [[Saint-Gobain]] glass, [[Bajaj Chetak|Hamara Bajaj]], Britannia, [[Pepsodent]] and many more.<ref>[http://www.socialsamosa.com/2018/02/surf-excel-daag-acche-hai-campaign/ Daag Acche Hai – A Lowe Lintas brainchild that changed the face of Surf Excel’s brand identity]</ref><ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/Bye-bye-Bajaj/article16853949.ece Bye bye Bajaj]</ref>

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Balki has written and directed the much enjoyed ''[[Cheeni Kum]]'' (2007), which starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Cheeni Kum' clocks 13 years: R.Balki shares his experience on making a 'coming of age' film - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/cheeni-kum-clocks-13-years-r-balki-shares-his-experience-on-making-a-coming-of-age-film/articleshow/75976326.cms|access-date=2021-02-08|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His second feature film was the critically acclaimed and commercially successful ''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'', (produced by [[Sunil Manchanda]] and [[Abhishek Bachchan]]), released on 4 December 2009, starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]], his son Abhishek, and [[Vidya Balan]]. ''[[Shamitabh]]'' was his third Bollywood venture starring [[Amitabh Bachchan]], southern superstar [[Dhanush]] and [[Akshara Haasan]], who made her debut in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-11|title=Even after three films with Amitabh Bachchan, it's never easy to get him to sign on, says R Balki|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/even-after-three-films-with-amitabh-bachchan-it-s-never-easy-to-get-him-to-sign-on-for-a-film-says-r-balki/story-btA0cYkw0NX7x5CVxeilML.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> The film released on 6 February 2015. He then wrote and directed [[Ki and Ka]] which was released on 1 April 2016 starring [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Arjun Kapoor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/revealed-kareena-kapoors-look-as-ki-in-r-balkis-ki-and-ka/|title=Revealed – Kareena Kapoor's Look As 'KI' In R. Balki's 'Ki And Ka'|date=29 July 2015}}</ref> His next was [[Pad Man (film)|Pad Man]] which starred [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Radhika Apte]], released February 2018, based on the life of [[Arunachalam Muruganantham]], which he co-produced, wrote and directed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vijayakar |first1=Rajiv |title=Inspired Much |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/654686/inspired-much.html |access-date=21 April 2020 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |date=19 January 2018}}</ref><ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/r-balki-dedicates-pad-man-national-award-win-to-arunachalam-muruganantham-it-belongs-to-him-1580223-2019-08-13 R Balki dedicates Pad Man National Award win to Arunachalam Muruganantham: It belongs to him]</ref> In 2019 Balki co-produced and wrote [[Mission Mangal]] where he also played the role of creative director.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Raman |first1=Sruthi Ganapathy |title='Mission Mangal' film about 'ordinary people setting out to do extraordinary things', says director |url=https://scroll.in/reel/931544/mission-mangal-film-about-ordinary-people-setting-out-to-do-extraordinary-things-says-director |access-date=24 July 2019 |work=[[Scroll.in]] |date=24 July 2019}}</ref> His next directorial was the thriller film [[Chup: Revenge of the Artist|Chup : Revenge Of The Artist]], released on 23 September 2022, starring [[Sunny Deol]], [[Dulquer Salmaan]] and [[Shreya Dhanwanthary]] in lead roles. The film focused on a serial killer who targets film critics.

[[Ilaiyaraaja]], the noted Indian composer, is his favourite composer. Balki once commented, "My biggest inspiration has been Ilaiyaraaja's music; it was his music that got me interested in cinema in the first place."<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/lunchbs-r-balki/287362/ LUNCH WITH BS: R Balki], Business Standard, Shobhana Subramanian.</ref> He has collaborated with [[P. C. Sreeram]], India's premier cinematographer in all his films, an association that Balki cherishes deeply.<ref>[https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/it-s-akshay-kumar-pc-sreeram-and-balki-time-54654 It’s Akshay Kumar for PC Sreeram and Balki this time]</ref>

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==Personal life==
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Balki has been married to [[Gauri Shinde]] since 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-24|title=The accidental couple: The unconventional marriage of R Balki and Gauri Shinde|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/the-accidental-couple-the-unconventional-marriage-of-r-balki-and-gauri-shinde/story-mnFe3JHaQudyclAXNS0VNN.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> She is an Indian advertising professional and a screen writer, director and producer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/English-Vinglish-inspired-by-my-mom-Gauri-Shinde/Article1-913368.aspx |title=English Vinglish inspired by my mom: Gauri Shinde - Hindustan Times |access-date=2012-08-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814161537/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/English-Vinglish-inspired-by-my-mom-Gauri-Shinde/Article1-913368.aspx |archive-date=14 August 2012 |df=dmy-all }}, Hindustan Times, 14 August 2012.</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| ''[[Lust Stories 2]]''
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| Segment: ''Made For Each Other''
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'' received 14 nominations at the 16th Star [[Screen Awards]]<ref>[http://www.screenindia.com/screenaward2010/nomination2010.html Nominations for 16th Star Screen Awards], Star Screen Awards.</ref> and won five awards of those. It also won [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]].{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}
''[[Paa (film)|Paa]]'' received 14 nominations at the 16th Star [[Screen Awards]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100103110858/http://www.screenindia.com/screenaward2010/nomination2010.html Nominations for 16th Star Screen Awards], Star Screen Awards.</ref> of which the film won five awards. It also won [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]].{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}


For ''[[Pad Man (film)|Pad Man]]'', he won Best Director award in [[Indian Film Festival of Melbourne]] 2018.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} It also won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues|Best film on social issues]] at the [[66th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Akshay Kumar's 'PadMan' wins National Award for being best social film |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/akshay-kumar-s-padman-wins-national-award-for-being-best-social-film-119122301043_1.html |access-date=29 April 2020 |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=23 December 2019}}</ref>
For ''[[Pad Man (film)|Pad Man]]'', he won the award for Best Director at the [[Indian Film Festival of Melbourne]] in 2018.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} ''Padman'' also won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues|National Film Award for the Best Film on Social Issues]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Akshay Kumar's 'PadMan' wins National Award for being best social film |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/akshay-kumar-s-padman-wins-national-award-for-being-best-social-film-119122301043_1.html |access-date=29 April 2020 |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=23 December 2019}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 21:53, 3 December 2024

R. Balki
Born (1964-04-16) 16 April 1964 (age 60)
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India[1]
Other namesR. Balakrishnan
Occupation(s)Former Group Chairman Lowe Lintas, film director, screenwriter
Spouse
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(m. 2007)​

R. Balakrishnan, popularly known as R. Balki,[2][3] (born 16 April 1964) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and former Group Chairman of the advertising agency Lowe Lintas (India). He is best known for directing the films Cheeni Kum (2007), Paa (2009), Pad Man (2018), Chup: Revenge of The Artist (2022), and Ghoomer (2023).

Career

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Balki wrote and directed the 2007 comedy-drama film Cheeni Kum, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu, which marked his directorial debut.[4] His second directorial was the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Paa, produced by Sunil Manchanda and Abhishek Bachchan which was released on 4 December 2009, starring Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan. The film received multiple nominations in addition to winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi the following year. In 2015, he directed the satirical drama Shamitabh which would mark his third collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan. The film also starred Tamil actor Dhanush and marked the acting debut Akshara Haasan, daughter of actor-director Kamal Haasan.[5] In 2016, he directed the comedy-drama Ki and Ka which starred Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor.[6] In 2018, he directed the social comedy Pad Man starring Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte. The film was based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, which he co-produced, scripted and directed.[7][8] In 2019, he co-produced and scripted the 2019 film Mission Mangal, in addition to serving as a creative director.[9] His next directorial was the thriller Chup : Revenge Of The Artist, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Sunny Deol and Shreya Dhanwanthary in lead roles. The film revolved around a serial killer who targets film critics. In 2023, he wrote and directed and the sports drama Ghoomer starring Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher. It premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

Personal life

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Balki was born on 16 April 1964 in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Prior to his filmmaking career, he worked in advertising and served as the charmain of advertising agency Lowe Lintas. In 2016, he retired from advertising to focus on his filmmaking career.

Balki married filmmaker Gauri Shinde in 2007.[10][11]

Filmography

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Year Title Credited as Notes
Director Producer Writer
2007 Cheeni Kum Yes No Yes
2009 Paa Yes No Yes
2012 English Vinglish No Yes No
2015 Shamitabh Yes Yes Yes
2016 Ki & Ka Yes Yes Yes
2018 Pad Man Yes Yes Yes
2019 Mission Mangal No No Yes
2022 Chup: Revenge of The Artist Yes Yes Yes
2023 Lust Stories 2 Yes No Yes Segment: Made for Each Other
Ghoomer Yes Yes Yes

Awards and nominations

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Paa received 14 nominations at the 16th Star Screen Awards[12] of which the film won five awards. It also won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.[citation needed]

For Pad Man, he won the award for Best Director at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2018.[citation needed] Padman also won the National Film Award for the Best Film on Social Issues.[13]

Year Award Category Film(s) Result Ref.
2008 9th IIFA Awards Best Story Cheeni Kum Nominated [14]
Producers Guild Film Awards Best Story Nominated [15]
Best Dialogues Nominated [15]
14th Screen Awards Most Promising Debut Director Nominated [16]
Stardust Awards Hottest Young Film Maker Nominated [17]
11th Zee Cine Awards Most Promising Debut Director Nominated [18]
2010 55th Filmfare Awards Best Director Paa Nominated [19]
Best Screenplay Nominated [19]
11th IIFA Awards Best Director Nominated [20]
Best Story Nominated [20]
57th National Film Awards Best Feature Film in Hindi Won [21]
16th Screen Awards Best Director Nominated [22]
Best Story Nominated [22]
Best Screenplay Nominated [22]
Best Dialogue Nominated [22]
2018 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Director Pad Man Nominated [23]
2019 66th National Film Awards Best Film on Other Social Issues Won [24]

References

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  1. ^ R Balki quits Mullen Lowe Lintas, advertising for films
  2. ^ "Kamal Haasan's younger daughter Akshara to jump into Bollywood arena". Tamilstar. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  3. ^ CF (4 September 2013). "Akshara to follow Shruti's footsteps into tinsel town". KOLLY TALK. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  4. ^ "'Cheeni Kum' clocks 13 years: R.Balki shares his experience on making a 'coming of age' film - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Even after three films with Amitabh Bachchan, it's never easy to get him to sign on, says R Balki". Hindustan Times. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Revealed – Kareena Kapoor's Look As 'KI' In R. Balki's 'Ki And Ka'". 29 July 2015.
  7. ^ Vijayakar, Rajiv (19 January 2018). "Inspired Much". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  8. ^ R Balki dedicates Pad Man National Award win to Arunachalam Muruganantham: It belongs to him
  9. ^ Raman, Sruthi Ganapathy (24 July 2019). "'Mission Mangal' film about 'ordinary people setting out to do extraordinary things', says director". Scroll.in. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  10. ^ "The accidental couple: The unconventional marriage of R Balki and Gauri Shinde". Hindustan Times. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  11. ^ "English Vinglish inspired by my mom: Gauri Shinde - Hindustan Times". Archived from the original on 14 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012., Hindustan Times, 14 August 2012.
  12. ^ Nominations for 16th Star Screen Awards, Star Screen Awards.
  13. ^ "Akshay Kumar's 'PadMan' wins National Award for being best social film". Business Standard. 23 December 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  14. ^ "Nominations for the IIFA Awards 2008". Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 16 April 2008. Archived from the original on 8 March 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  15. ^ a b Bollywood Hungama News Network (14 March 2008). "Nominations for 3rd Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  16. ^ "Nominees for 14th Annual Screen Awards". Bollywood Hungama. IndiaFM News Bureau. 2 January 2008. Archived from the original on 29 April 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Nominations for Max Stardust Awards 2008". Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 25 December 2007. Archived from the original on 23 October 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  18. ^ "Nominations for the Zee Cine Awards 2008". Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 1 April 2008. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Nominations for 55th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009". Bollywood Hungama. 11 February 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  20. ^ a b "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2010". Bollywood Hungama. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  21. ^ "57th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  22. ^ a b c d "Nominations for Nokia 16th Annual Star Screen Awards 2009". Bollywood Hungama. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  23. ^ "Sanju and Padmaavat get most nominations at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards 2018". The Indian Express. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  24. ^ "66th National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 August 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
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