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kutty_penn · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: Sivaji Ganesan The Great Actor

Born Viluppuram
Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan
October 1, 1927(1927-10-01)
Tamil Nadu, Sirkazhi, India

Died July 21, 2001 (aged 73)

Other name(s) Nadigar Thilagam

Film career
At the age of 9, Ganesan was so interested in stage plays that he ran away from home to pursue a career in theatre. His mother helped him get into a famous drama troupe.

Ganesan's first film was Parasakthi(1952 film) in the year 1952 opposite noted actress Pandari Bai. The script for the movie was written by Karunanidhi. He has acted in about 300 movies, including nine Telugu movies,one Kannada movie, two Malayalam movies and two Hindi movies.

The name 'Sivaji' was given to him by great rationalist Thanthai Periyar E.V.R. Ramasamy after his excellent stage performance as Emperor Shivaji. He made his reputation as an actor in C.N. Annadurai's Sivaji Kanda Indhu Rajyam, a historical on the Maratha Emperor Shivaji. He was asked to play the role at the last moment when the lead actor backed out. It is said he memorized the entire 95 pages of dialogues in a day! Such was his impact that the play also gave him his screen name.[citation needed]. He is also known as Nadigar Thilagam, meaning considered to be one the most influential and greatest actors of all time, and Nadippu Chakravarthy (translated as "the King of Kings of acting). He was a major actor of his period in South Indian cinema. He has been awarded the title of Chevalier, the Order of Arts and Literature by the Ministry of Culture, Government of France. This is one of the main decorations of the French Republic which is conferred to honour the most original and talented personalities, for their remarkable contributions in the field of Arts and Literature in France and all over the world.On 22nd April 1995, at a glittering ceremony held at the MCA stadium, Madras,Dr.Sivaji Ganesan was presented the Chevalier Title and Medallion by the French Ambassador to India Mr.Philip Petit. Ms.Jayalalitha, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the function.The entire Tamil film industry and representatives of all other Regional and National film industries were present at this function

At the function Dr.Sivaji Ganesan presented a cheque for Rs.100,000/- to the Tamilnadu Chief Minister's Relief Fund, and another Rupees One Hundred Thousands to the Film Employees Federation of South India.The balance of money after all expenses (which was collected from the film industry) was used to form the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Educational Trust. The money accruing from these Trust funds are being given towards education of children of poor film artistes.

Ganesan in Thayaipola Pillai Noolaipola Selai, 1959

Political career
Until 1955, Ganesan was a staunch sympathiser of the D.M.K. party. He was expelled from the party because of his visit to Tirupati temple which was not permitted by the rationalistic DMK.[citation needed]. In 1961, he become a strong supporter of Indian National Congress and particularly the veteran leader K. Kamaraj. When the congress split in 1969 he remained loyal to K Kamaraj and the Congress (O). Only after the death of Kamaraj in 1975, he switched his allegiance to Indira Gandhi. In 1982, Indira Gandhi made him a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. After 1987, he left Congress and floated his own political party (Thamizhaga Munnetra Munnani). He became the president of the Tamil Nadu faction of the Janata Dal in 1989. His political career was unsuccessful

Death

Suffering from respiratory problems, Ganesan was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Madras on July 12, 2001. He also had been suffering from a prolonged heart ailment for about 10 years.

He died at 7:45pm (IST) on July 21, 2001 at the age of 73.

Not long afterwards, a documentary was made called "Parasakthi Muthal Padayappa varai" (English language: From Parasakthi to Padayappa, i.e. from his very first film, being Parasakthi, to his last starred film, Padayappa), to commemorate Sivaji Ganesan's legacy.

Awards
-Best Actor Award, Afro-Asian Film Festival, Cairo, Egypt 1960
-Padma Shri Title, 1966
-Padma Bhushan Title, 1984
-Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France).
-Dadasaheb Phalke Award, 1996
-Kalaimamani

Miscellaneous

-He was awarded the title of Chevalier, the Order of Arts and Literature by the Ministry of Culture, Government of France. This is one of the main decorations of the French Republic which is conferred to honour the most original and talented personalities, for their remarkable contributions in the field of Arts and Literature in France and all over the world.

-In 1962, Ganesan toured the U.S., where he was given the honour of being the mayor of Niagara City for one day. He along with the former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru were the only two Indians to be honoured this way.

-During a visit to the U.S. in June 1995, Sivaji Ganesan found himself in Columbus, Ohio. Mayor Greg Lashutka named him honorary citizen of Columbus at a special dinner.

-The South Indian Film Artistes' Association President Vijaykanth declared that October 1, the birth day of Ganesan, would be observed as Actors' Day in Kollywood.

-Ganesan erected the statue of Kattabomman at Kayatharu

-Donated money and modelled for the erection of Shivaji Maharaj statue at Mumbai.

-His statue was erected in Kamarajar Salai by the C.M. of Tamil Nadu Karunanidhi

Filmography

Fifties

1952 - Paraasakthi( The first film with KALAIGNAR M.KARUNANIDHI)
1953 - Pempudu Koduku (Telugu)
1953 - Poongodhai
1953 - Pardesi (Telugu)
1953 - Anbu
1953 - Thirumbi Paar(Acted as VILLAIN !)
1954 - Manohara
1954 - Edhirpaarthadhu
1954 - Andha Naal - first songless Tamil film.( KALAIGNAR M.KARUNANIDHI )
1954 - Thookku Thookki
1954 - Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
1954 - Koondukkili- Only movie starred with M. G. Ramachandran (MGR)
1955 - Mudhal Thedhi
1955 - Mangayar Thilagam
1955 - Kalvanin Kadhali(KALKI's Story)
1956 - Thenali Raman
1956 - Rangoon Radha
1956 - Pennin Perumai
1956 - Amaratheebam(Sridhar's Direction)
1957 - Vanangaamudi
1957 - Tala Vanchani Veerudu (Telugu)
1957 - Thangamalai Ragasiyam
1957 - Makkalai Petra Magarasi
1957 - Ambigaabathi (ALS)
1957 - Pudhaiyal( KALAIGNAR M.KARUNANIDHI )
1957 - Baagyavathi
1958 - Sabaash Meena- Comedy
1958 - Saarangathaara
1958 - Uthamaputhiran(First Duel Roll)
1958 - Kaathavaraayan
1958 - Thanga Padumai
1959 - Veerapandiya Kattabomman(The Great...)
1959 - Veerapandya Kattabrahmanna

Sixties

1960 - Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam (Telugu)
1960 - Padikkadha Medhai
1960 - Paavai Vilakku
1960 - Irumbu Thirai
1960 - Dheiva Piravi
1961 - Paavamannippu ( beemsingh)
1961 - Paasamalar ( beemsingh)
1961 - Papa Pariharam (Telugu)
1961 - Paalum Pazhamum
1961 - Kappal Ottiya Thamizhan ( The Great )
1961 - Punar Jenmam
1962 - Pavithra Prema (Telugu)
1962 - Paarthaal Pasi Theerum
1962 - Bale Pandiya
1962 - Aalayamani ( No comparision...)
1962 - Nichaya Thaamboolam
1962 - Padithaal Mattum Podhuma
1962 - Vadivukku Valaikaappu
1962 - Bandhapaasam
1963 - Ratha Thilagam ( In the field of War between China )
1963 - Paar Magale Paar
1963 - Iruvar Ullam
1963 - Arivaali
1963 - Kulamagal Raadhai
1963 - Kungumam
1963 - Annai Illam
1964 - Karnan ( Roll from great Mahabharath)
1964 - Karna (Telugu)
1964 - Ramadasu (Telugu)
1964 - Navarathiri - announced as Sivaji's 100th film. Also he acted in 9 different roles
1964 - Kai Kodutha Dheivam
1964 - Pachai Vilakku
1964 - Pudhiya Paravai (From the banner 'Sivaji Films)
1965 - Thiruvilaiyadal
1965 - Santhi
1965 - Pazhani
1965 - Anbu Karangal
1966 - Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966 - Mahakavi Kalidas
1966 - Selvam
1967 - Thiruvarutchelvar
1967 - Thangai
1967 - Kandhan Karunai
1967 - Iru Malargal
1967 - Ooty Varai Uravu
1968 - Uyarndha Manidhan
1968 - Thillana Moganambal (Story-kotha mangalam Subbu)
1968 - Enga Oor Raja
1968 - Thirumaal Perumai
1968 - Galaatta Kalyanam (Comedy)
1968 - En Thambi
1969 - Kaaval Dheivam
1969 - Dheiva Magan (TRIPLE ROLL)
1969 - Sivandha Man (Sridhar)
1969 - Thanga Surangam
1969 - Gurudhatchanai

Seventies
1970 - Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970 - Vietnam Veedu
1970 - Enga Mama
1970 - Paadhugaappu
1971 - Savaale Samaali
1971 - Moondru Dheivangal
1971 - Sumadhi En Sundhari
1971 - Babu
1971 - Kulama Gunama
1971 - Thangaikkaga
1971 - Iru Thuruvam
1972 - Vasandha Maaligai
1972 - Gnana Oli
1972 - Bangaru Babu (Telugu)
1972 - Needhi
1972 - Pattikkada Pattanama(182 Days)
1973 - Gowravam
1973 - Bhakta Tukaram (Telugu)
1973 - Rajapart Rangadurai
1973 - Rajaraja Cholan
1973 - Bharatha Vilas
1974 - Thanga Padhakkam
1974 - Anbai Thedi
1974 - En Magan
1974 - Theerkka Sumangali
1975 - Anbe Aaruyire
1975 - Avan Thaan Manidhan
1976 - Chanakya Chandragupta (Telugu)
1976 - Uthaman
1976 - Unakkaga Naan
1976 - Sathiyam
1976 - Rojavin Raja
1976 - Grahapravesam
1977 - Annan Oru Koyil
1977 - Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977 - Theebam
1977 - Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977 - Naam Pirandha Man
1978 - Vaazhkai Alaigal
1978 - Ennai Pol Oruvan
1978 - General Chakravarthi
1978 - Justice Gopinath - Rajinikanth
1978 - Pilot Premnath
1978 - Punniya Boomi
1978 - Thyagam
1978 - Andhamaan Kadhali
1979 - Vetrikku Oruvan
1979 - Thirisoolam ssss
1979 - Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979 - Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979 - Naan Vaazhavaippen
1979 - Kavari Maan
1979 - Imayam

Eighties
1980 - Rishi Moolam
1980 - Ratha Paasam
1980 - Visvaroobam
1980 - Emanukku Eman
1980 - Dharma Raja
1981 - Mogana Punnagai
1981 - Maadi Veettu Ezhai
1981 - Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981 - Keezhvaanam Sivakkum
1981 - Kalthoon
1981 - Amarakaaviyam
1981 - Sathya Sundharam
1982 - Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982 - Vaa Kanna Vaa
1982 - Thyagi
1982 - Thunai - Saritha, Radha
1982 - Theerpu
1982 - Sangili - Prabhu
1982 - Paritchaikku Neramaachu - Sujatha, Suhasini
1982 - Oorum Uravum
1982 - Oorukku Oru Pillai
1982 - Nenjangal
1982 - Hitler Umanath
1982 - Garuda Saukiyama
1983 - Sumangali
1983 - Sandhippu - Sridevi,Prabhu,Radha
1983 - Unmaigal - Radhika
1983 - Miruthanga Chakravarthi - Prabhu
1983 - Neethibathi - Sujatha
1983 - Vellai Roja - Prabhu, Ambika, [[Radha]
1983 - Kashmir Kadhali -
1983 - Uruvangal Maaralam - Y.G.Mahendran
1984 - Iru Medhaigal - Prabhu, Silksmitha
1984 - Ezhudhaadha Sattangal - Sivakumar, Sujatha
1984 - Vaazhkai - Ambika
1984 - Vamsa Vilakku - Prabhu
1984 - Sarithira Nayagan - Sripriya
1984 - Siranjeevi - Sripriya
1984 - Tharaasu - Prabhu, Sujatha
1984 - Thiruppam Prabhu,
1984 - Simma Soppanam - Prabhu, Sujatha
1984 - Dhaavani Kanavugal - Bhagyaraj, Radhika
1985 - Bandham - Shalinikumar
1985 - Needhiyin Nizhal - Radhika
1985 - Padikkadha Pannaiyar -
1985 - Raja Rishi - Prabhu, Nalini, Lakshmi
1985 - Muthal Mariyathai - Radha, Sathyaraj
1985 - Naam Iruvar - Prabhu, Urvasi
1985 - Nermai - Prabhu, Urvasi
1985 - Padikkadhavan - Rajinikanth, Ambika
1986 - Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu panni - Pandiyarajan
1986 - Saadhanai - Prabhu, Nalini
1986 - Mannukkul Vairam - Murali
1986 - Lakshmi Vandhachu - Padmini, Revathi
1986 - Anandha Kanneer - Sujatha
1986 - Viduthalai - Rajinikanth, Vishnuvardhan , Madhavi
1986 - Marumagal - Revathi
1987 - Raja Mariyadhai Karthik, Sulochana
1987 - Muthukkal Moondru - Sathyaraj, Pandiyarajan
1987 - Kudumbam Oru Koyil - Sumithra
1987 - Krishnan Vandhaan - Mohan, Rekha
1987 - Thaambathiyam -
1987 - Veerapandiyan - Vijayakanth, Radhika sarathkumar
1987 - Jallikkattu - Sathyaraj, Radha
1987 - Anbulla Appa = Nathiya
1988 - En Thamizh En Makkal - Prabhu
1988 - Pudhiya Vaanam - Sathyaraj, Gouthami

Nineties
1990 - Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran - Prabhu Ganesan, Nirosha
1991 - Gnana Paravai - Manorama
1992 - Thevar Magan - Kamal Hassan,Revathi, Gouthami
1992 - Naangal - Prabhu Ganesan, Deepika
1992 - Mudhal Kural - Arjun, Kanaka
1992 - Sinna Marumagal - Vadivukkarasi, Mohini
1993 - Paarambariyam - B. Sarojadevi, Nirosha
1995 - Engirundho Vandhaan - Sathyaraj Roja
1995 - Pasumpon - Prabhu, Raadhika Sarathkumar
1997 - Once More - Joseph Vijay, B. Sarojadevi, Simran
1997 - Gopura Theebam - Ramarajan, Sukanya
1997 - Oru Yathra Mozhi (Malayalam)- Mohanlal
1998 - En Aasai Rasave - Murali, Raadhika Sarathkumar
1999 - Mannavaru Sinnavaru - Arjun, Soundarya
1999 - Padayappa - Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya, Abbas
1999 - Poo Parikka Varugirom - Ajay, Malavika

Statue

A statue was erected in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to honour this legendary actor in 2006. It was unveiled by the Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, who was Sivaji Ganesan's best friend for more than half-a-century

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Revu · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject:

Fuyooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

MIRUGAM · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 1:24 pm Post subject:

very impressive...........one of the actor who deserve to be called "actor".......besides Nambiar...of course Wink

VJeyaa · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject:

Excellent!

As they say, Sivaji was born to act. Wink

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suja@15 · Junior Member Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 66

dont get me wrong but late mr. sivaji ganesan over-re-acts at times ... must b the theatrical background he comes from...... very gut-wrenching and over the hill... but always number one compared to the late mgr. However, a substance artiste has to b non other than kamal......prove me wrong.

Invinsible · Newbie Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 10

Yup, suja agree with you. Over acting in sense of facial expression and those screaming dialogues!!!...

MIRUGAM · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:03 am Post subject:

hmmm.....i think the "over acting"....was required for yesteryear movies...the audience wanted that i kind of blatant display of emotion...so Sivaji played the part as required.

Well....i do agree that Kamal is equally or perhaps more versatile compared to Sivaji...a great actor indeed.

VJeyaa · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

yes, abit over board on the facial expression though. SOmetimes if you noticed it can be hillarious. Nevertheless, when it comes to giving life to the character role, very few are on the same level. I think his recognition abroad should speak on his behalf. Notable, the US, France, etc.
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purple_matrix · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:17 am Post subject:

oni 1 actor can match sivaji da great ganeson n tat person iz none other than da living great legend TR RAJHENDER.

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