Showing all artists born in 1944
Delhi Ganesh
Delhi Ganesh a veteran Tamil Actor born in Tirunelveli , who mostly acts in supporting roles and is perhaps best known for his role in Kamal Hassan comedies and films like Nayagan and Michael Madana Kama Rajan. He has acted in more than 400 films from 1976 to present. He was a member of the 'Delhi' drama troupe called Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha (DBNS),. Ganesh worked in the Food Corporation of India from 1964 to 1974 before quitting in favour of films.
He was introduced to Tamil Film Industry by Mr. K. Balachander in the film Pattana Pravesham (1976). His most popular roles have been as a supporting actor or a comedian but he has done villainous roles in films like Apoorva Sagodharargal (as Francis).
His most notable films are Sindhu Bhairavi, Nayagan, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Aahaa and Thenali.
He is also ... See full bio
He was introduced to Tamil Film Industry by Mr. K. Balachander in the film Pattana Pravesham (1976). His most popular roles have been as a supporting actor or a comedian but he has done villainous roles in films like Apoorva Sagodharargal (as Francis).
His most notable films are Sindhu Bhairavi, Nayagan, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Aahaa and Thenali.
He is also ... See full bio
Known For:
Enna Solla Pogirai
, Power Paandi
, Irumbu Thirai
, Kaatru Veliyidai
, Manal Kayiru 2
, Nambiar
, Sandamarutham
, Killadi
, Ramanujan
, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
, Thaandavam
, Saguni
, Ponnar Shankar
, Bhavani IPS
, Ilaignan
, Ambasamudram Ambani
, Irumbu kottai Murattu Singam
, Kutti Pisasu
, Thamizh Padam
, Vettaikaaran
, Vaamanan
, Maasilamani
, Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul
, Sabari
, Muni
, Kovai Brothers
, Aaru
, Aanai
, Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
, Aanandham
, London
, Vishwa Thulasi
, Arasatchi
, Jay Jay
, Aalukkoru Aasai
, Nala Damayanthi
, Arasu
, Dum
, Julie Ganapathi
, Maaran
, Thenkasi Pattanam
, Thamizh
, Azhagana Naatkal
, Middle Class Madhavan
, Dumm Dumm Dumm
, Vaanchinathan
, Priyamaanavale
, Thenali
, Hey Ram
, Manam Virumbuthe Unnai
, Sangamam
, Nilave Mugam Kaattu
, Kaathala Kaathala
, Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
, Kondattam
, Ponmanam
, Moovendhar
, Aahaa
, Aravindhan
, Dharma Chakkaram
, Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
, Avvai Shanmughi
, Mr Romeo
, Sengottai
, Kolangal
, Gandhi Pirantha Mann
, Avatharam
, Chinna Vathiyar
, Vaa Magale Vaa
, Nammavar
, Priyanka
, Vandicholai Chinraasu
, Jathi Malli
, Thirumathi Palanisamy
, Pattathu Raani
, Idhaya Vaasal
, Michael Madana Kama Rajan
, Chatriyan
, Arangetra Velai
, Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal
, Siva
, Apoorva Sagodharargal
, Sathya
, Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
, Penmani Aval Kanmani
, Nayakan
, Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
, Kadhal Parisu
, Poovizhi Vasalile
, Punnagai Mannan
, Manithanin Marupakkam
, Naan Adimai Illai
, December Pookal
, Kunguma Chimil
, Sindhu Bhairavi
, Moondru Mugam
Malaysia Vasudevan
Vasudevan Nair (15 June 1944 – 20 February 2011), known as Malaysia Vasudevan was a Tamil playback singer and actor in the Tamil film industry.
Malaysia Vasudevan's parents were from Palakkad. In the early years of the last century, Chattu Nair of Ottappalam, Ammalu of Polpulli along with their respective families migrated to Malaysia in search of livelihood. Vasudevan's mother is the second wife of his father. They became labourers in the rubber estates in Rajaghiri estate, Kuala Selangor. After a few years Chattu Nair and Ammalu became husband and wife in an arranged marriage. Vasudevan was born on 15 June 1944 as their eighth and youngest child. Even though he was a Malayalee, as was the case with the majority of contemporary South Indian migrants to Malaysia then, his surroundings in Malaysia was dominated by... See full bio
Malaysia Vasudevan's parents were from Palakkad. In the early years of the last century, Chattu Nair of Ottappalam, Ammalu of Polpulli along with their respective families migrated to Malaysia in search of livelihood. Vasudevan's mother is the second wife of his father. They became labourers in the rubber estates in Rajaghiri estate, Kuala Selangor. After a few years Chattu Nair and Ammalu became husband and wife in an arranged marriage. Vasudevan was born on 15 June 1944 as their eighth and youngest child. Even though he was a Malayalee, as was the case with the majority of contemporary South Indian migrants to Malaysia then, his surroundings in Malaysia was dominated by... See full bio
Known For:
Bale Pandiya
, Punnagai Desam
, Badri
, Ninaithen Vandhai
, Kathirunda Kadhal
, Gopala Gopala
, Poove Unakkaga
, Amaidhi Padai
, Thiruda Thiruda
, Singaravelan
, Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran
, Raasave Unnai Nambi
, Theertha Karaiyinile
, Per Sollum Pillai
, Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
, Oomai Vizhigal
, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Vijayan
Vijayan was an Indian actor, primarily concentrated in Malayalam and Tamil films. He was a saleable hero of Tamil films in late 70s.
Later he was a much sought after character actor. Post 2000, most the films he appeared crossed 100 days.
He died following a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Chennai in 2007, at this moment, he was shooting for Aayudham Seivom.
He was not only one of the more popular actors in Tamil cinema of his time, but also a scenarist and had also edited a magazine.
Vijayan was married end was the father of a daughter.
Later he was a much sought after character actor. Post 2000, most the films he appeared crossed 100 days.
He died following a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Chennai in 2007, at this moment, he was shooting for Aayudham Seivom.
He was not only one of the more popular actors in Tamil cinema of his time, but also a scenarist and had also edited a magazine.
Vijayan was married end was the father of a daughter.
Known For:
Vambu Sandai
, Daas
, Sukran
, Adhu
, Diwan
, Paarai
, Ramanaa
, Five Star
, Dhill
, Nyaya Tharasu
, Nayakan
, Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
, Kizhakke Pogum Rail
V. I. S. Jayapalan
V. I. S. Jayapalan is a Tamil writer, political commentator and actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his acting debut in Vetrimaaran's Aadukalam (2011) and won a National Film Award for his portrayal.
Jayapalan was born in Uduvil, Jaffna and began writing in the 1970s while studying at the University of Jaffna and published his first anthology in 1986. He studied a degree in Economics during his time at the university, while also leading the student union. Since then he has published at least 12 anthologies of poetry and short fiction. As the Sri Lankan Civil War escalated, he fled to Oslo, Norway in 1988 and since then he has been living in Norway as a Norwegian citizen and was moving back and forth to South Indian state of Tamil Nadu to continue his art and literary work. In 1995, he was awarded as the best immigrant writer ... See full bio
Jayapalan was born in Uduvil, Jaffna and began writing in the 1970s while studying at the University of Jaffna and published his first anthology in 1986. He studied a degree in Economics during his time at the university, while also leading the student union. Since then he has published at least 12 anthologies of poetry and short fiction. As the Sri Lankan Civil War escalated, he fled to Oslo, Norway in 1988 and since then he has been living in Norway as a Norwegian citizen and was moving back and forth to South Indian state of Tamil Nadu to continue his art and literary work. In 1995, he was awarded as the best immigrant writer ... See full bio