Kalaimamani
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (1968) Winner
K. A. Thangavelu
ケイ・エー・タンガヴェール
K. A. Thangavelu
Aliases:
Danaal Thangavelu
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1917-01-15 （Karaikal）
- Died
- 1994-09-28 （Madras (now Chennai)） age 77
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Tamil
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Residence History
- Karaikal → Tirumalairayanpattinam → Chennai
Career
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian
- Active Years
- 1936-1994
- Affiliations
- Rajambal Company
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Kalaimamani | — | — | Government of Tamil Nadu | Winner |
| 1989 | Kalaivanar award | — | — | Government of Tamil Nadu | Winner |
Kalaimamani
1968
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
Winner
Kalaivanar award
1989
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Bibliography
- Sathi Leelavathi
- Manamagal
- Singari
- Ponvayal
- Panam Paduthum Padu
- Missiamma
- Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
- Kalyana Parisu
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Impeccable timing in verbal agility and characteristic twang of delivery
Legacy
Indian actor and comedian popular in the 1950s to 1970s, known for verbal humour with impeccable timing rather than physical comedy. Acted exclusively in Tamil films.
Trivia
- Popularly known as "Danaal Thangavelu"
- Got the prefix "Danaal" from his character in Singari
- Grandson Ashwin is a television actor