Filmmaker K. Balachander drew deeply from Bharathi’s social consciousness.

Statue of Great Tamil poet stands tall in Jaffna Peninsula, North of Sri Lanka-pic by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
K. Balachander’s films, many of them trendsetters, explored themes of societal change, empowerment of women, defence of the downtrodden. Listen in as he pays tribute to the poet:
via The Hindu

11.12.13~Birth anniversary of Subramaniya Bhaarathiyaar. #Tamil #Journalism #Liberation #Women #LKA http://t.co/mCCofC0PMV
— DushiYanthini (@DushiYanthini) December 11, 2013

