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R. Balakrishnan, popularly known as R. Balki, (born 16 April 1964) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and former Group Chairman of the advertising agency Lowe Lintas (India). He is best known for directing the films Cheeni Kum (2007), Paa (2009), Pad Man (2018), Chup: Revenge of The Artist (2022), and Ghoomer (2023).
R. Balki is known for his unconventional storytelling style and films such as Paa, Pad Man and Chup. He is married to Gauri Shinde, a renowned director and writer, and has won several awards for his work.
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In an exclusive interview, R Balki talks about his segment in Lust Stories 2 and portrayal of eccentric elderly women like Neena Gupta in his films.
Nov 22, 2022 · Describing Ghoomer as a unique cricket movie, filmmaker R Balki says his next directorial venture is his way of giving back to the sport. Known for films such as Cheeni Kum, Ki and Ka and Pad Man, Balki is directing and producing Ghoomer.
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Aug 31, 2023 · R. Balki talks about the making of Ghoomer, on preparing Saiyami Kher for the role of Anina, the choreography of inventing a new bowling action, the inspiration behind Abhishek Bachchan's...
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Jan 2, 2024 · From the age gap romance of Cheeni Kum to a businesswoman and house husband’s pairing in the romantic comedy Ki & Ka, R Balki loves playing around different shades of romance. The former addressed finding love at an old age while the latter was a warm-hearted take on subverted gender relations.
Sep 18, 2022 · The filmmaker and the actor talk about their collaboration, their inspiration from Guru Dutt and their views on film criticism. 'Chup' is a dark comedy where a serial killer targets Bollywood film critics and carves star ratings on their foreheads.
