Balu Mahendra

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As per our current Database, Balu Mahendra is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Balu Mahendra - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Balu Mahendra is 85 years, 7 months and 2 days old. Balu Mahendra will celebrate 86rd birthday on a Tuesday 20th of May 2025. Below we countdown to Balu Mahendra upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Balu Mahendra’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Balu Mahendra was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

About

Six-time National Film Award winning filmmaker remembered for acclaimed Indian films like Kokila. He won awards for directing, cinematography, and screenwriting during his illustrious career.

Before Fame

He was inspired to become a filmmaker after witnessing the filming of the classic World War II film The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Trivia

His 1980 film Moodu Pani was a loose remake of the classic Hitchcock thriller Psycho.

Family Life

He was married to the actress Shoba, who died in 1980.

Associated With

He and fellow Indian director Goutam Ghose have both won National Film Awards for Best Cinematography.

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