Meesai Murugesan (13 January 1930 - 8 November 2014) was a veteran actor and musician who appeared in Tamil films. He starred in more than 100 films and has done supporting roles in various films.[3]

Meesai Murugesan
Born
I. S. Murugesan

(1930-01-13)13 January 1930[1]
Idikarai, Coimbatore[2]
Died8 November 2014(2014-11-08) (aged 84)[3]
Vadapalani, Chennai, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Musician
SpouseKannama[2]
Children3
Parent(s)Subramaniam Mudaliar,[3] Ponnammal[1]

Music career

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He started his career by playing the 'Kottankuchi' (coconut shell), alongside great musicians like K. P. Sundarambal, M. K. T. Bhagavathar, T. M. Soundararajan and Seerkazhi Govindarajan. He was popular for creating shrill sound effects in Nenjam Marappathillai and footfall of the horse in "Rajavin Paarvai Raniyin Pakkam" song in MGR-Saroja Devi's Anbe Vaa.[2] He has played instruments for music directors like M. S. Viswanathan, Ilayaraja and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan.[citation needed]

He was a carnatic artist and had learned to play over 25 instruments. He also ran a one-man band "Apoorva Thalavaithiyangal" and held several concerts across the world including Europe, Canada, the United States and Russia.

Film career

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His career spans over 100 films and he is famous for his roles in Vijay's Poove Unakkaga, Kamal Haasan's Unnal Mudiyum Thambi, Sathyaraj's Amaidhi Padai, Pandiarajan's Aan Paavam and much more. He earned the name "Meesai Murugesan" after sported a thick moustache in his first film Sugamana Raagangal.

Awards

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He was conferred Kalaimamani by the Tamil Nadu State government for his contribution to the cinema.[4]

Partial filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
1985 Sugamana Raagangal
1985 Aan Paavam Murugesan
1985 Janani Janani's father
1985 Kalyanam Oru Kaalkattu
1986 Kadaikan Paarvai
1986 Thazhuvatha Kaigal
1986 Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
1986 Oomai Vizhigal
1986 Uyire Unakkaga Murugesan Mudaliar
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987 Meendum Mahaan
1987 Mangai Oru Gangai
1987 Paasam Oru Vesham
1988 Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Anjayya
1988 Kalyana Paravaigal
1988 Sigappu Thali
1988 Paimarakappal
1988 Thanga Kalasam
1989 Athaimadi Methaiadi
1989 Radha Kadhal Varadha
1989 Sakalakala Sammandhi Body Building Trainer
1990 Pudhu Padagan Kunjithapatham
1990 Salem Vishnu Vishnu's father
1990 Vaazhkai Chakkaram
1990 Vetrimalai
1991 Ennarukil Nee Irunthal Vaidyar
1993 Senthoorapandi Meena's suitor's father
1994 Amaidhi Padai
1994 Sevvanthi
1994 Killadi Mappillai
1995 Chellakannu
1995 Maaman Magal
1995 Padikira Vayasula
1995 Puthiya Aatchi
1996 Poove Unakkaga Velangiri
1997 Kadavul
1997 Pudhalvan
1997 Thedinen Vanthathu
1998 Kannathal
2002 Gemini
2008 Pirivom Santhippom Natesan

Death

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He died due to ill health and blood clots in his brain on 8 November 2014.[4] He was 84 years of age and is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.

References

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  1. ^ a b "நடிகரும், இசைகலைஞருமான முருகேசன் காலமானார்!". Dinamalar. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "'Meesai' Murugesan Redefined Music Effects". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Veteran Actor-Musician Meesai Murugesan Dies at 87". ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Veteran Actor-Composer Meesai Murugesan Passed Away!". cineulagam.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
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