Kalaimamani
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Edition 1 (1962) Winner
Sivaji Ganesan
シヴァジ・ガネーサン
Shivaji Ganesan
Aliases:
Nadigar Thilagam / Simmakuralon
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1928-10-01 （Villupuram）
- Died
- 2001-07-21 （Chennai, Tamil Nadu） age 72
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Residence History
- Villupuram → Tiruchirappalli → Chennai
Career
- Occupations
- Actor, Film producer, Politician
- Active Years
- 1951-1999
- Affiliations
- Sivaji Productions
- Memberships
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Indian National Congress
- Influenced By
- Chinna Ponnusamy Padayatchi
- Influenced
- Many leading South Indian actors
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Kalaimamani | — | — | Government of Tamil Nadu | Won |
| 1966 | Padma Shri | — | — | Government of India | Won |
| 1984 | Padma Bhushan | — | — | Government of India | Won |
| 1986 | Honorary doctorate | — | — | Annamalai University | Won |
| 1995 | Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) | — | — | Government of France | Won |
| 1996 | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | — | — | Government of India | Won |
| 1998 | NTR National Award | — | — | Government of Andhra Pradesh | Won |
Kalaimamani
1962
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
Won
Padma Shri
1966
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Won
Padma Bhushan
1984
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Won
Honorary doctorate
1986
Organization:
Annamalai University
Result:
Won
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier)
1995
Organization:
Government of France
Result:
Won
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
1996
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Won
NTR National Award
1998
Organization:
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Parasakthi
1952 DramaHis debut film, a major commercial success.
Social issues
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
1959 Historical dramaWon Best Actor at Afro-Asian Film Festival.
Independence struggle
Thiruvilayadal
1965 MythologicalHighly acclaimed for role as Lord Shiva.
MythologyArt
Deiva Magan
1969 DramaWon Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.
Family
Muthal Mariyathai
1985 DramaWon Filmfare Best Actor – Tamil.
LoveSacrifice
Bibliography
- Sivaji Ganesan filmography
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Versatile actingUnique voice and dialogue delivery
- Recurring Motifs
- Mythological rolesSocial issues
Health
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Respiratory problems2001年Led to hospitalization and death
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Heart ailment1991-2001年Suffered for about 10 years
Legacy
Legendary figure in Tamil cinema, recipient of highest Indian film honors.
Museums
- Sivaji Ganesan Memorial Adyar, Chennai Opened in 2017
In Popular Culture
- Google Doodle on 93rd birthday
- Commemorative postage stamp
Trivia
- Only Tamil actor to play lead in over 250 films
- Called 'the Marlon Brando of India's film industry'