16.04.1964 (60 gadi)
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 Cheeni Kum (2007), Paa (2009), Pad Man (2018) and Chup: Revenge of The Artist (2022).