Thangar Bachan (born 1961) is an Indian film

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and novelist. He has served as jury member in

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Early life

Thankar Bachan was born in Pathirakottai, a village near

Panruti Panruti is a developing city, municipality and taluk headquarters of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Panruti is located between Cuddalore and Neyveli. Panruti is famous for jackfruits and cashew nuts. The jackfruit grown here is exporte ...

, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.

Career

Bachan started his career as a cinematographer in debut film ''Malai Charal''. He was known for his work in ''

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'', '' Bharathi'' and ''

Kadhal Kottai ''Kadhal Kottai'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Agathiyan. It stars Ajith Kumar and Devayani, with Heera, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Karan in supporting roles. The film was a major commercial success and also won th ...

''. 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.

Filmography

As Director

As Actor

* ''

Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy ''Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language film. The film was directed by Thangar Bachan, and he also stars with Navya Nair. The film is a remake of ''Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala'' (1998). Plot Elangovan is a school teach ...

'' (2005) as Elangovan * ''

Pallikoodam Pallikoodam or Ezhuthupally Pally is a word in Malayalam and Tamil that denotes a school. These were mostly village schools run by individual teachers (Ezhuthu pally Aashaans or Asans or Gurus) and were distinct from Kalaris that taught martia ...

'' (2007) as Kumarasamy * ''

Ammavin Kaipesi ''Ammavin Kaipesi'' ( en, Mother's hand phone, italic=yes) is a 2012 Tamil-language drama film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachchan. Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Iniya form the cast. Director Thangar Bachan who gave the most memorable fil ...

'' (2012) as Prasad * ''

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'' (2018)

As Cinematographer only

* ''Malai Charal'' (1990) * ''

Dharma Seelan ''Dharma Seelan'' is a 1993 Tamil language film directed by Cheyyar Ravi. The film stars Prabhu in dual roles as father and son and Khushbu whilst Napoleon, Geetha and Salim Ghouse play supporting roles. The film was released on 16 July 1993. ...

'' (1991) * ''Madhumathi'' (1992) * ''

'' (1993) * ''

Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru ''Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by Thulasidas. A remake of the Malayalam film '' Sandesam'' (1991), it stars Sivakumar, Saravanan, Thalaivasal Vijay and Jayanthi. The film was r ...

'' (1994) * ''

Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji ''Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film screen play and directed by Thulasidas and dialogues by Rajan Kiriyath and Vinu Kiriyath from a story by Babu G. Nair. The film stars Mukesh, Siddique, Madhu ...

'' (1994) (

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) * ''

Vaanmathi ''Vaanmathi'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Agathiyan starring Ajith Kumar and Swathi (actress), Swathi. This film portrays hatred that slowly transforms to love between two young people who are ...

'' (1995) * ''

Vaazhga Jananayagam ''Vaazhga Jananayagam'' () is a 1996 Tamil-language political satire film directed by E. Ramdoss. The film stars Mansoor Ali Khan and Pragathi, with John Amirtharaj, S. S. Chandran, T. S. Raghavendra, Pandu, Raveendra Babu and Mahanadi Shanka ...

'' (1995) * ''

Karuvelam Pookkal ''Karuvelam Pookkal'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Poomani. It was jointly produced by National Film Development Corporation of India, and Doordarshan. It stars Nasser, Raadhika, Thalaivasal Vijay and Charle among others ...

'' (1996) * ''

Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga ''Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu in his debut and produced by Sivasakthi Pandian. The film featured Murali alongside Kausalya, in her Tamil debut role, while Gemini Gan ...

'' (1997) * ''

Kaadhale Nimmadhi ''Kaadhale Nimmadhi'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Indhran. The film stars Suriya, Murali, Jeevitha Sharma and Sangeetha. Raadhika, Manivannan and Nassar also play significant roles in the film, while ...

'' (1998) * ''

Sirf Tum ''Sirf Tum'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi romance film directed by Agathian. It was released on 4 June 1999. The film features Sanjay Kapoor, Priya Gill, Sushmita Sen, Jackie Shroff and Mohnish Behl. The movie was filmed in Nainital, Kerala and ...

'' (1998) (

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) * '' Marumalarchi'' (1998) * '' Kannedhirey Thondrinal'' (1999) * ''

Kanave Kalaiyadhe ''Kanave Kalayadhe'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by V Gowthaman. The film stars Murali and Simran. Simran played a dual role for the first time in her career. The score and soundtrack was composed by Deva. ...

'' (1999) * ''

Kallazhagar ''Kallazhagar'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Bharathi starring Vijayakanth and Laila. Nassar, Sonu Sood and Manivannan play other supporting roles, while Deva composed the score and soundtrack for the film. This ...

'' (1999) * ''

Unnudan ''Unnudan'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu and produced by Aroma Mani. The film featured Murali alongside Kausalya, while Vivek and Manivannan play supporting roles. The project saw the director an ...

'' (1999) * '' Bharathi'' (2000) * ''

Kannukku Kannaga ''Kannukku Kannaga'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. Dhayalan. It stars Murali, Devayani, Vindhya and Raja. Plot Dharma ( Murali) and Devi ( Devayani) are siblings. Although Devi is in love with Arun (Raja), she canno ...

'' (2000) * ''

James Pandu ''James Pandu'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Selva. The film stars Parthiban, Prabhu Deva, Kausalya and Renu Desai. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics. Plot James and Pandu are porters. Though th ...

'' (2000) * '' Kutti'' (2001) * ''

Pandavar Bhoomi ''Paandavar Bhoomi'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language family drama film, written and directed by Cheran. The film has Arun Vijay (credited as Arun Kumar) Shamitha and Rajkiran playing the lead roles. While Vinu Chakravarthy and Mukesh Tiw ...

'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2007)

Bibliography

Novels

* ''Onbathu Roobai Nottu'', 1996 * ''Ammavin Kai Pesi'', 2009

Short story collections

* Vellai Maadu, 1993 * Kodi Munthiri, 2002 * Isaikaatha Isaithattu, 2006 * Thangar Bachan Kathaigal *Solla Thonuthu- A collection of 50 articles published in Tamil Hindu daily news paper- 2015

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'') * 1996 – Agni Akshara Award for Best Novel (''Onbathu Rubai Nottu'') * 1996 – Thiruppur Tamil Sangam Award for Best Novel (''Onbathu Rubai Nottu'') * 1997 –

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(Film – ''Kaalamellam Kadhal Vazhga'') * 1998 – "

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" Award – awarded by the

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* 2002 – GV SICA Award for Best Director (Film – '' Azhagi'') * 2005 – Jaya TV Award for Best Actor (Film – ''

'') * 2007 – Tamil Nadu State Raja Sando Award for Contribution in Film direction * 2007 – Santhome Communication Award for Best Director (Film – ''

Onbadhu Roobai Nottu ''Onbadhu Roobai Nottu'' () is a 2007 Tamil-language drama film directed by Thangar Bachan, based on Bachan's own same-titled novel. It depicts the tragic life and fall of Madhava Padayachi, a simple villager, played by Sathyaraj, and his family. ...

'') * 2007 – Sathyan Memorial Film Award for Best Director (Tamil) (Film – ''

'') * 2007 – GV SICA Award for Best Story Dialogues (Film – '' Pallikoodamm) *2007 -

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for '' Pallikoodamm) *2015 - Best literary Athiththanar Award for "Thankar Bachan Kathaigal" - A Short Story Collection.

References

External links

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Official website

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