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Delhi Ganesh

Born: August 1, 1944

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FAN SCORE

55

POPULARITY

50

Delhi Ganesh was a celebrated Indian actor in the Tamil film industry, renowned for his versatility and memorable supporting roles. Known for his ability to bring depth and authenticity to every chara... Read more

ROLES

Actor

HEIGHT

5′ 6″

BIRTH PLACE

Keezhapavur, Tinnevely District, Madras Province, British India

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Quick Info

Born August 1, 1944

Birth Place Keezhapavur, Tinnevely District, Madras Province, British India

Height 5′ 6″

Fan Score 55

Popularity 50

Roles Actor

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Delhi Ganesh mimics Kamal & Rajini | Delhi Ganesh Exclu...

Delhi Ganesh Opens Up , Vijay , Kamal , Manikandan

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Delhi Ganesh

Spouses Thangam Ganesh

Parents Mahadevan, Pichu

Did You Know

Trivia

Delhi Ganesh served in the Indian Air Force before entering films.
He was a theatre artist with Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha in Delhi.
He made his film debut in 1976 with Pattina Pravesam, directed by K. Balachander.
Over his career, he acted in more than 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
He was known for his versatile supporting roles, often portraying fathers, uncles, and mentors.

Quotes

“Cinema is about truth in performance, not just entertainment.”
“Every character, no matter how small, deserves respect and depth.”

Trademarks

Portraying strong, relatable supporting characters.
Often seen as the father or mentor figure in films.
Collaborated frequently with K. Balachander, Mani Ratnam, and Kamal Haasan.

Nicknames

Delhi Ganesh

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who was Delhi Ganesh?

Delhi Ganesh was a veteran Tamil actor known for his versatile supporting roles in over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema.

02

When and where was Delhi Ganesh born?

He was born on 1 August 1944 in Keezhapavur, Tinnevely District, Madras Province (now Tamil Nadu, India).

03

What are some notable films of Delhi Ganesh?

Some of his notable films include Nayakan, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Thenali, and Indian 2.

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Did Delhi Ganesh receive any awards?

Yes, he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Pasi (1979) and the Kalaimamani Award in 1994.

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When did Delhi Ganesh pass away?

Delhi Ganesh passed away on 9 November 2024 at the age of 80.

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