Short Bio
Mani Ratnam is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who has made several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He was born on June 2, 1956, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Mani Ratnam is famous for his unique style of storytelling. Mani Ratnam’s current film is Ponniyin Selvan 2, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and many other superstars.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam |
Nick Name: | Mani Ratnam |
Profession: | Director, Producer and screenwriter |
Known For: | Terrorism trilogy of Roja, Bombay, Dil Se. |
Date of Birth: | 2 June 1956 |
Age (as in 2023): | 66 years old |
Place of Birth: | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
Father: | S Gopal Ratnam |
Mother: | N/A |
Spouse: | Suhasini Mani Ratnam |
Education: | Master’s of Business Administration |
Alma Mater: | Jamanlal Bajaj, Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai |
Organization: | N/A |
Residence: | N/A |
Hometown: | N/A |
Nationality: | Indian |
Religion: | Hinduism |
Height: | 5’7′ |
Weight: | 75 kg |
Zodiac Sign: | Gemini |
Early Life
Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam, commonly known as Mani Ratnam, was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, on June 2, 1956. He had a keen interest in literature and film growing up in a family that spoke Tamil. His uncle, S. Balachander, was a well-known film director in Tamil cinema, and his father, S. Gopala Ratnam, worked as a distributor of motion pictures.
Education
Mani Ratnam completed his schooling at the Besant Theosophical School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He then went on to complete his undergraduate degree in commerce from Mission Vivekananda College. Later on, Mani did an MBA in finance from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies at the University of Mumbai.
Career
With the Kannada movie “Pallavi Anu Pallavi” (1983), Mani Ratnam made his screenwriting debut in the movie business. He made his directing debut with the 1985 Tamil film “Pagal Nilavu,” but it wasn’t until 1986’s critically and financially successful “Mouna Ragam” that he began to acquire wider attention.
Mani Ratnam has won many awards for many of his films; some even got an official entry from India to the Oscars. Mani Ratnam’s current film is Ponniyin Selvan 2, which stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan like big stars.
Family & Affairs
Mani Ratnam’s family has his father, mother, and siblings; besides them, there’s also Mani Ratnam’s wife and his children.
S. Gopala Ratnam, a film distributor who worked in the Tamil film industry, is Mani Ratnam’s father. Many of the films that Mani Ratnam has directed have been produced by his younger brother, G. Venkateswaran, who is also a producer.
Mani Ratnam is married to Suhasini Maniratnam, who is also a well-known Indian film actress, screenwriter, and director. The couple has a son named Nandan, who was born in 1992.
Appearance
Mani Ratnam is 5’7 and weighs almost 75 kg. His skin tone is dusky. Mani Ratnam’s hair is white, and he maintains a French-cut beard, which is also white. Mani Ratnam’s eyes are dark brown.
Money Factor
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Achievement
Mani Ratnam is one of the most acclaimed and respected filmmakers in India. Here are some of his achievements: Six National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award in numerous categories, the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awards, and an international film festival award
Trivia & Facts
- Mani Ratnam graduated from one of the Top colleges in India that ranks amongst the top 10- B schools.
- Mani is fond of South Indian Food.
- Mani Ratnam’s two films got an official entry from India for the academy awards.
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