Nandan Maniratnam is none other than the son of well-known Indian filmmaker, Mani Ratnam and actress, Suhasini Charuhassan. Read further to learn more about this celebrity kid’s life and discover what makes him famous.
Personal Life and Education
Nandan Maniratnam was born in the year 1992 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. He was born to Suhasini Charuhasan and Mani Ratnam. He is an only child.
Nandan completed his education at Christ Church, Oxford. He received his doctoral in Theology studies specialising in Kant’s Moral Realism.
Career
Nandan Maniratnam is believed to have stepped into politics and pursued a career in politics. He is part of the All India Congress, CPI(M). His political ideology is left-wing, he is a Marxist.
The booklet Contours of Leninism is authored by Nandan Maniratnam himself. The booklet was released during the 19th All India Congress, CPI (M). It focuses on the facets and implications of the Leninism theory.
Family
Nandan Maniratnam comes from a reputed family. His parents and grandparents are well-distinguished figures in their areas of work. His father Mani Ratnam is a renowned filmmaker in India and his mother is a well-distinguished actress. His maternal grandfather, Charuhasan is a reputed actor, filmmaker and director in the South Indian film industry. Komalam, his maternal grandmother, is an actress herself as well.
His Father Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is an ace Indian filmmaker, he was born on 2nd June 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has directed nearly 28 movies and produced many movies under the banner of his production company Madras Talkies. Mouna Ragam was the movie that gave Mani Ratnam his major breakthrough in the film industry. It was from then on that Mani Ratnam’s movies had a significant impact on the Tamil movie industry.
He married his wife Suahsini Charuhasan on 28th August 1988. The family currently resides in Alwarpet, Chennai. Tamil Nadu, India.
His Mother Suhasini
Nandan Maniratnam’s mother Suhahsini Maniratnam is an actress, producer, writer and director. Suhasini was born on August 15th 1961 in Paramakudi, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
She is a remarkable actress, such that her debut film Nenjathai Killathae won her a state award. Much later, she won the national award for her movie ‘Sindhu Bhairavi’. Suhasini predominantly works in the Tamil film industry but is a well-known actress in the South Indian film industry.
Facts about Nandan Maniratnam and His Family
● Nandan Maniratnam is closely related to Kamal Hassan, one of India’s well-known actors.
● His father, Mani Ratnam is the recipient of the national award, Padma Shri.
● Before venturing into the film industry, his father Mani Ratnam worked as a management consultant.
● Nandan Maniratnam wrote the booklet ‘Contours of Leninism’ at the age of 15.
● Both his parents, Suhasini and Mani Ratnam are National Film Award winners. His father, however, has been awarded with the National Film Award six times. \
● His mother, Suhasini runs a foundation named Naam Foundation, which works towards empowering single women.
Conclusion
Nandan Maniratnam is one of those few star kids who step out of the limelight and accomplish a life entirely different from their parents. Just like how his parents have made a significant impact on people with their movies, Nandan continues to do the same through his political endeavors.