Bhagyaraj

Krishnaswamy Bhagyaraj an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, composer, politician, novelist.

Filmfare Award South recipient.

SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Known for his work in Tamil cinema.

Founder of 'MGR Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam', a regional political party.

Founder and Editor of the weekly magazine 'Bhagya'.

Founder of 'Saranya Cine Creations', a production house.

Popularly known as the "King of Screenplay" in Indian cinema for his distinctive storytelling and screenplay writing.

Began his film career as an assistant director and screenwriter under Bharathiraja.

Has acted in more than 75 films and directed more than 25 films.

Also wrote and directed several Telugu and Hindi films, Hindi remakes of his Tamil films, and television serials.

His first wife was actress Praveena, and his second wife is actress Poornima Bhagyaraj.

Father of film actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and actress Saranya Bhagyaraj.
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