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T. S. Durairaj (31 December 1910 – 2 June 1986) was a Tamil film comedian, drama artist, producer and director in the early stages of the Tamil film industry (Kollywood).[1] He received a Kalaimamani award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 2006.[2]
Tanjour S. Durairaj | |
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Born | 31 December 1910 |
Died | 2 June 1986 | (aged 75)
Occupation | actor |
Years active | 15 years |
Durairaj interests extended to Derby races. He owned two horses named KIN Master and WIN Master.[3]
Filmography (partial)
edit- Yathabhavishya or Rambaiyin kaathal (1939) as kesari (debut) ^
- Prahalada (1939)
- Naveena Vikramadityan (1940)
- Sakuntalai (1940)
- Madanakamarajan (1941)
- Minor-in Kadhal (1941)
- Savithiri (1941)
- Kubera Kuchela (1943)
- Meera (1945)
- Chitra (1946)
- Sakata Yogam (1946)
- Deivaneethi (1947)
- Aayiram Thalai Vaangi Apoorva Chinthamani (1947)
- Pizhaikkum Vazhi (1948) - Lead role with T. A. Jayalakshmi as heroine
- Thirumalisai Alvar (1948)
- Mangayarkarasi (1949)
- Ezhai Padum Padu (1950)
- Kalavathi (1951) - Lead role with T. A. Jayalakshmi as heroine
- Manamagal (1951)
- Or Iravu (1951)
- Kanchana (1952)
- Kumari (1952)
- Genova (1953)
- Malaikkallan (1954)
- Kalvanin Kadhali (1955)
- Maaman Magal (1955)
- Valliyin Selvan (1955)
- Kaalam Maari Pochu (1956)
- Kudumba Vilakku (1956)
- Moondru Pengal (1956)
- Pudhu Vazhvu (1957)
- Kanniyin Sabatham (1958)
- Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali (1958) - His own production
- Maragatham (1959)
- Nalla Theerpu (1959)
- Padikkadha Medhai (1960)
- Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)
- Kumara Raja (1961)
- Pangaaligal (1961)
- Nichaya Thaamboolam (1962)
References
edit- ^ "Rambayin Kaathal 1939". The Hindu. 11 April 2008. Archived from the original on 13 April 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2009.
- ^ "Kalaimamani awards announced". Screen India. Indian Express. 24 March 1986. Retrieved 14 February 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Guy, Randor (16 July 2015). "Overshadowed by peer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 December 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
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