K.Balachander fondly called as KB receives Dadasaheb Phalke award for the year 2010
Eacha dn every leading heros in tamil cinema from M G Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan and Sivaji Ganesan to Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth — have worked with filmmaker K Balachander. The 81-year old director, known for his unique, bold and fresh approach of tamil cinema was named recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010.
Kamal Haasan, pet hero of Balachander who has worked with Balachander in a number of films, including ‘Nootrukku Nooru’ and ‘Ek Duuje Ke Liye’, said the award was coming a bit late