M N Nambiar
Born: 1919-03-07
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Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar was an Indian actor who mostly worked in Tamil Cinema.
Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar was an Indian actor who mostly worked in Tamil Cinema.
Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar was born on March 7, 1919, in Cannanore, Kerala, India. Nambiar predominantly worked in Tamil cinema and appeared in a few Malayalam films. He was famed for his iconic villain roles on screen. Nambiar's first film was Bhaktha Ramadoss in 1935, where he played a comedian, and Sudesi in 2006 was his last movie. He acted in more than 1,000 movies and won the MGR Honorary Award in 1990. Nambiar was the main villain to MGR from the 1950s to the 1970s, and some of the famous ones include Enga Veettu Pillai, Aayirathil Oruvan, Nadodi Mannan, Naalai Namadhe, Padagotti, Thirudathe, En Annan, Kaavalkaaran, and Kudiyirundha Koyil.
Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar was born on March 7, 1919, in Cannanore, Kerala,
India. Nambiar predominantly worked in Tamil cinema and appeared in a few Malayalam films. He was famed for his iconic villain roles on screen. Nambiar's first film was Bhaktha Ramadoss in 1935, where he played a comedian, and Sudesi in 2006 was his last movie. He acted in more than 1,000 movies and won the MGR Honorary Award in 1990. Nambiar was the main villain to MGR from the 1950s to the 1970s, and some of the famous ones include Enga Veettu Pillai, Aayirathil Oruvan, Nadodi Mannan, Naalai Namadhe, Padagotti, Thirudathe, En Annan, Kaavalkaaran, and Kudiyirundha Koyil.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar
- Height 5'9 \(175cm)
- Born March 07, 1919 · Kandakkai near Mayyil, Cannanore (Kannur), Kerala, India.
- Spouses
- Rugmini Nambiar
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Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar.
M. N. Nambiar passed away on 19 November 2008.
M. N. Nambiar passed away on 19 November 2008.
M. N. Nambiar had three children: Sukumar Nambiar (son), Mohan Nambiar (son), and Sneha Nambiar (daughter).
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Trivia
Nambiar made over 65 pilgrimages to Sabarimala throughout his life.
He is considered one of the most iconic villains in Tamil cinema, especially opposite M. G. Ramachandran.
Quotes
Naan kettavan, aana naan kadavul illai – (I'm a bad man, but I'm not God) – reflects his villain persona.
Trademarks
Piercing eyes and commanding voice.
Nicknames
MN Nambiar
Nambiar Swami
Salaries
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