Chandulal Jain

J. Chandulal Jain was a popular Kannada film director and producer of almost 40 films, notably, Thaaye Devaru, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane, and Bhakta Siriyala. He also produced movies in Hindi, such as Godhuli and Pyaar Karke Dekho. His film Idu Saadhya was shot in just 48 hours.

He won a national award for Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane and three Government of Karnataka awards for films Bhootayaana Maga Ayyu, Veerappan, and Gangamma Gangamaayi. He also won the state government's Lifetime Achievement Award and Kannada Rajyotsava for his contributions to the Kannada film industry.

He was instrumental in introducing Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth to the Kannada film industry.

He died at the age of 75 on 17 December 2009 in Bangalore due to prolonged illness after undergoing several surgeries. He is survived by his wife and all four children. Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu, a remake of Tamil movie Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, was produced by Chandulal Jain in Kannada language and directed by K. Balachander, won Filmfare Awards to actress Suhasini for her performance.

Kannada Thayi Devaru (1971) Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu (1974) Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane (1977) Bhakta Siriyala (1980) Veerappan Gangavva Gangamaayi Hemavathi Jaari Bidda Jaana (1980) Narada Vijaya (1980) Praya Praya Praya (1981) Bettele Seve (1982) Sangrama Yuddakanda Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983) Yediyur Siddalingeshwara Idu Saadhya (1989) Bahala Chennagide (2001)

Hindi Godhuli (1977) Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)

Awards Kannada Rajyotsava Award Lifetime Achievement Award from Karnataka state government in 2004–2005 Karnataka State Film Awards 1973-74 First Best Film:Boothayyana Maga Ayyu 1991-92 First Best Film:Veerappan 1994-95 First Best Film:Gangavva Gangamaayi

National Film Awards 1977 Best Kannada Film:Thabbaliyu Neenaade Magane

Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada for Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane in 1977