Tamil cinema is in mourning after the death of legendary filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja after a prolonged battle with age-related complications. The ace director was considered one of the trailblazers of Tamil rural cinema. His storytelling prowess in bringing authentic rural stories to the big screen earned him prestigious accolades.
With his passing, the legendary filmmaker leaves behind a family in mourning that includes his wife Chandraleela, with whom he has shared more than five decades of life. Here’s what we know about Bharatiraja’s surviving family.
Who was Bharathiraja’s wife, Chandraleela?
Bharathiraja tied the knot with Chandraleela in 1974, long before he became one of the most influential filmmakers of Tamil cinema. Unlike the actor-director, who was known across Indian cinema and beyond, Chandraleela lived a quiet life, preferring to stay out of the limelight as much as she could. Yet, she was Bharathiraja’s constant, a rock of the family as her husband took his rising success in the industry in stride.
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