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Cho Ramaswamy

Born: October 5, 1934

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FAN SCORE

85

POPULARITY

80

Cho Ramaswamy was a legendary Indian actor, playwright, director, and political satirist in the Tamil film industry. Renowned for his sharp wit and memorable comedic performances, he made his cinemati... Read more

ROLES

Actor, Writer, Director

HEIGHT

5′ 7″

BIRTH PLACE

Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Quick Info

Born October 5, 1934

Birth Place Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 7″

Fan Score 85

Popularity 80

Roles Actor, Writer, Director

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Videos

Cho Ramaswamy interview by H.Ramakrishnan

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Classic Evergreen Comedy - Cho Ramasamy

Personal Details

Alternative Names Cho, Cho Ramasamy, Srinivasa Iyer Ramaswamy

Spouses Shrimati Soundara Ramaswamy

Children Sriram Ramaswamy, Sindhuja

Did You Know

Trivia

Cho Ramaswamy was a trained lawyer before pursuing theatre and films.
He made his cinematic debut with Paar Magale Paar (1963) and acted in over 180 films.
Founder and editor of the Tamil political magazine Thuglak.
Known for his fearless political satire targeting leaders across the spectrum.
Served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, contributing to politics as well as arts.

Quotes

“Satire is the mirror that shows society its flaws.”
“Cinema and theatre are the weapons of the mind.”

Trademarks

Sharp wit and incisive political satire.
Iconic comedic timing in Tamil cinema.
Strong dialogue delivery with a mix of humor and intellect.

Nicknames

Cho, Cho Ramasamy, Srinivasa Iyer Ramaswamy

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who was Cho Ramaswamy?

Cho Ramaswamy was a legendary Tamil actor, playwright, director, and political satirist, known for his comedic roles and sharp political commentary.

02

What are some famous films of Cho Ramaswamy?

Some notable films include Paar Magale Paar (1963), Manam Oru Kurangu (1967), Mr. Sampath (1972), and Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (1971).

03

What was Cho Ramaswamy’s contribution to journalism?

He was the founder and editor of the Tamil political magazine Thuglak, famous for its fearless satire and critique of political leaders.

04

Did Cho Ramaswamy write plays?

Yes, he was a prolific playwright and wrote and directed more than 20 plays, many of which were adapted into films.

05

When did Cho Ramaswamy pass away?

Cho Ramaswamy passed away on December 7, 2016, at the age of 82.

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