Birthdate: July 3, 1941
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Mannadi, Travancore, India
Adoor Gopalakrishnan is a highly acclaimed Indian film director, script writer, and producer known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, he has directed 12 feature films primarily in the Malayalam language, focusing on portraying the society and culture of Kerala. Gopalakrishnan’s work has been recognized internationally, with his films premiering at prestigious festivals like Venice, Cannes, and Toronto. He has received numerous awards, including National Film Awards, Kerala State Film Awards, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his exceptional filmmaking prowess. Additionally, his legacy is further honored through the establishment of the Adoor Gopalakrishnan Film Archive and Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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