About
Considered one of India's finest filmmakers. He was the winner of multiple National Film Awards and director of 1981's Elippathayam.
Before Fame
He began acting in amateur plays at age eight.
Trivia
He was given the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2004, the highest honor in Indian cinema, for his contributions to the industry.
Family Life
His parents were Madhavan Unnithan and Mouttathu Gauri Kunjamma.
Associated With
He and actor Farhan Akhtar were both recipients of the National Film Award.
