India's legendary film director Mani Ratnam, widely praised for directing the critically acclaimed films Mouna Raagam (1986), Nayagan (1987), Anjali (1990), Iruvar (1997), Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Yuva (2004), Roja (1992), Bombay (1995), Dil Se (1998), Guru (2007), Raavanan (2010), and Kadal (2013) is celebrating his birthday today.

Born on June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Mani Ratnam is happily married to National award winning actress-director-producer Suhasini and has a son, Nandhan.

Mani Ratnam's next is an intense romantic thriller with Karthi and Bollywood actress Aditi Rao in the lead. A.R. Rahman is the music director and Ravi Varman is the cinematographer.

Galatta.com wishes the great Mani Ratnam a very happy birthday and success in all his future endeavors.