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Gemini Ganesan was a famous Indian actor who predominantly worked in Tamil cinema.
Gemini Ganesan was a famous Indian actor who predominantly worked in Tamil cinema.
Gemini Ganesan was born in Pudukottai on November 17, 1920, with his real name being Ramasamy Ganesan. He was referred to as Kadhal Mannan (King of Romance) for his romantic roles in films. Ganesan was also popular like MGR and Sivaji Ganesan; while Sivaji Ganesan excelled in dramatic films and M. G. Ramachandran was popular as an action hero, Gemini Ganesan was known for his romantic films. In 1971, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, and he also won many awards like the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor, the Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award, and the MGR Gold Medal. Miss Malini is the first film of Gemini Ganesan. In 1959, Kalathur Kannamma was the debut movie for Kamal Haasan as a child, and the movie's hero was Gemini Ganesan. Ganesan worked as a lecturer in the Chemistry department of Madras Christian College. Missiamma (1955), Mayabazar (1957), Vanji Kottai Valipan (1958), Kalathur Kannamma (1960), Kalyana Parisu (1959), Parthiban Kanavu (1960), Then Nilavu (1961), and Karpagam (1963) are his hit movies.
Gemini Ganesan was born in Pudukottai on November 17, 1920, with his real name
being Ramasamy Ganesan. He was referred to as Kadhal Mannan (King of Romance) for his romantic roles in films. Ganesan was also popular like MGR and Sivaji Ganesan; while Sivaji Ganesan excelled in dramatic films and M. G. Ramachandran was popular as an action hero, Gemini Ganesan was known for his romantic films. In 1971, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, and he also won many awards like the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor, the Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award, and the MGR Gold Medal. Miss Malini is the first film of Gemini Ganesan. In 1959, Kalathur Kannamma was the debut movie for Kamal Haasan as a child, and the movie's hero was Gemini Ganesan. Ganesan worked as a lecturer in the Chemistry department of Madras Christian College. Missiamma (1955), Mayabazar (1957), Vanji Kottai Valipan (1958), Kalathur Kannamma (1960), Kalyana Parisu (1959), Parthiban Kanavu (1960), Then Nilavu (1961), and Karpagam (1963) are his hit movies.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Ramasamy Ganesan
- Height 5 '10\(177 cm)
- Born November 17, 1920 · Pudukkottai, Madras Presidency, British India
- Other works
- Botany Lecturer, Film Producer, Author
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Ramasamy Ganesan.
On 5 March 2005.
1971.
4: Pushpavalli, Alamelu Ganesan, Savitri, and Julianna Ganesan.
Actor Rekha.
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Trivia
Gemini Ganesan was a gold medalist in Chemistry from Madras Christian College.
Gemini Ganesan never played a villain role in his entire career.
Quotes
Romance is not just for the screen; it's a way of living.
I never wanted to play a villain — love is my language.
Trademarks
Romantic Hero Image
Non-Villain Roles
Nicknames
Kadhal Mannan (King of Romance)
Evergreen Hero
Gemini
Romantic Hero of Tamil Cinema
Salaries
1950s to 1970s, Gemini Ganesan was among the highest-paid actors in Tamil cinema.
Gemini Ganesan salary reportedly ranged from ₹25,000 to ₹1 lakh per film, depending on the role and producer.
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