Sivaji Ganesan was a well known actor of the Tamil film industry. He was born in 1928. His film career started with the film named Parasakthi. He acted only in two Hindi movies. He has been received several accolades like Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
About Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan was a superstar of Tamil film industry. He was born to Chiniah Pillai and Rajamani Ammal on 1 October 1928 at Sirkali of Tamil Nadu. His original name is Villupuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan. He is referred to as ‘The Marlon Brando of South Indian Cinema’. He got his name ‘Shivaji’ after acting in 'Sivaji Kanda Indhu Rajyam' of CN Annadurai. He is sometimes called Nadigar Thilagam and Nadippu Chakravarthy.
Career of Sivaji Ganesan
His interest in theatres made him run away from his home at the tender age of nine years. His first film was released in 1952. It was named Parasakthi. He was cast opposite to Pandari Bai. He has acted in several South Indian movies and two Hindi movies and has earned a huge repute.
Some of his movies are mentioned below:
- Bhagapirivinai
- Makkalai Petra Maharasi
- Mangayar Thilakam
- Pempudu Koduku
- Thangamalai Ragasyam
- Annaiyin Aanai
- Thevar Magan
- Padikkathavan
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- Thunai
- Jallikkattu
- Muthal Mariyathai
- Bangaru Babu
- Vetrikku Oruvan
- Bhakta Tukaram
- Vilayattu Pillai
- Pesum Daivam
- Kaval Daivam
- Paar Magale Paar
- Thiruvarut Selvar
- Iruvar Ullam
- Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam
- Kai Kodutha Deivam
- Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Achievements of Sivaji Ganesan
- Best Actor Award at Afro-Asian Film Festival, Cairo in 1960
- 1966 Padma Shri Title
- 1984 Padma Bhushan Title
- Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France)
- 1996 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Kalaimamani
Sivaji Ganesan and Politics
He was the supporter of DMK party till 1955. But from 1961 onwards, he started supporting Indian National Congress particularly K Kamaraj. After K Kamaraj’s death, he became loyal to Indira Gandhi. He became the Member of Parliament in 1982. He formed his own political party named Thamizhaga Munnetra Munnani in 1987. In 1989, he was elected the President of the Tamil Nadu faction of Janata Dal.
This renowned actor breathed his last breath on 21st July, 2001 at the Madras Apollo Hospital.
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