R. S. Manohar
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| Ramasamy Subramania Manohar | |
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| Born | Lakshmi Narashiman [1] 29 June 1925 Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 10 January 2006 Chennai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Sita Lakshmi Manohar |
R. S. Manohar was a popular actor of yesteryear who performed roles ranging from hero, villain to comedic characters. He was born at Namakkal in 1925. He acted in over 200 films.[1] He is known for his versatility and dominating personality. He is also known as Nadaga Kavalar for his love for stage plays and his undeterred passion in continuing to put mythological stage plays almost his entire life.
Biography
Ramasamy Subramania Manohar was born on 29 June 1925 at Namakkal as Lakshmi Narashiman to Subramania Iyer and Rajalakshmi Ammal.[2] He got the name Manohar after playing the lead role in the play Manohara during school days. He graduated from Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai.
Selected filmography
- Vannakkili
- Kaidhi Kannayiram
- Vallavanukku Vallavan
- Vallavan Oruvan
- Iru Vallavargal
- Ayirathil Oruvan
- Ulagam Suttrum Valliban
- Pallandu Vazhga
- Adimai Penn
- Kaavalkaaran
- Idayakkani
- Athisaya Penn
Dramatist
Manohar acted in a number of plays. Some of the famous ones are Ilangeswaran, Chanakkiya Sabadam, Soorapadman, Sisupalan, Indrajith, Sukrachariyar, Naragasooran and Thirunavukkarasar.
References
- ^ a b "Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Actor R.S. Manohar dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ^ cinesouth. "Dailynews - The once great villain R.S.Manohar passes away". Cinesouth.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
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