Balu Mahendra was an Indian filmmaker who earned critical acclaim for his work and six National Film Awards in his illustrious career. Born on May 20th, 1939, under the zodiac sign of the bull, Mahendra was a Taurus born in Sri Lanka. He was remembered for his film Kokila, and won awards for directing, cinematography, and screenwriting. Mahendra’s work was widely praised in India and abroad, making him one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of his time.