Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. On his centenary birth anniversary, actor Gemini Ganesh is still hailed as the unparalleled ‘kaadhal mannan’ or ‘King of Romance’. He has also acted in Rasathi, a TV serial. “As a dad, he has laid the foundation for where I am today,” she said. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. A week ago, the actor had appealed for financial assistance for his cancer treatment, the video of which went viral on social media, with help pouring in from actors Vijay Sethupathi, Sivakarthikeyan and Robo Shankar. He died around 8pm today. Gemini Ganesh, Sivaji Ganesan and M.G. While he was in the general ward, today (Nov 23) he got breathlessness and was shifted to emergency care. Speaking to mediapersons back in 1957, the actor spoke about how unlike most Tamil artistes, he had little or no experience of the stage and so he suffered from no inhibitions. Chennai: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Khushbu Sundar on Wednesday had a miraculous escape when her car met with an accident in Tamil Nadu. A week ago, Dr Saravanan tweeted that an oesophageal stent has been placed and Thavasi has been undergoing treatment as an in-patient. This is best evinced in how he took up a number of roles where he played the supportive male character in films which had his female co-stars essaying strong roles,” she said. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. I express my deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.”. My favourite films of his were Missiamma and Mayabazaar. In a career spanning five decades with over 200 films to his credit, the veteran actor starred in critical and commercial successes and managed to carve a niche for himself. "His condition had worsened in the last couple of days. Tamil Nadu cadre is not worried … He is someone who brought happiness to all our lives and there is no other way I can remember him,” the actor said, in a video. This created a huge buzz in the state and many came forward to help him. https://www.indiasstuffs.com/most-beautiful-tamil-actresses Follow us for updates, Cyclone Nivar: Chennai largely escaped waterlogging due to improved infra, says corporation chief, Taking moderate COVID-19 symptoms lightly could be fatal, finds study, Indian-origin MP in New Zealand takes oath in Sanskrit, Love Jihad: Haryana forms panel to frame law, MP mulls 10 years jail for offenders, RIP Legend: Maradona reunites with hand of god, Farmers March: Cops fire tear gas at Haryana border, protesters try to break through barricades, Cyclone Nivar: Flood repair in full swing as Chennai, Puducherry limp back to normalcy, RIP Diego Maradona: The staunch Leftist who was Castro's darling and hated USA 'with all strength'. An endoscopy procedure was performed to place an oesophageal stent, he added. Please follow all safety measures. Thavasi is best known for his supporting roles in many Tamil movies. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines. Show us some love! “Apart from leaving a legacy that has inspired a generation of movie lovers, he had a larger-than-life personality that today is the stuff of legends,” he said. | A+A A-, Actor Thavasi in Tamil movie 'Karuppan'. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. His contemporary, veteran actor Vyjayanthimala, who has starred opposite him in several films, recalled him as a jovial, cheerful person on set who was very easy to get along with. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. DMK MLA Saravanan, who is … to … In the video, Thavasi explained his dire financial situation. Printable version | Nov 27, 2020 11:07:40 AM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/gemini-ganesh-never-differentiated-between-people/article33128566.ece, DMK youth wing leader was about to begin poll campaign in Thirukuvalai. 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Police said the BJP leader escaped unhurt in the accident. Thirty years ago, Thavasi began his career with the film "Kizhakku Cheemaiyile," with his last film being the yet-to-be-released Rajinikanth-starrer "Annathe. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. Actor Thavasi passed away on Monday evening due to oesophageal cancer at Madurai’s Saravana Multispeciality Hospital. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan is gearing up for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election which is going to be held after six months. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. ", Published: 24th November 2020 12:18 PM | He gained popularity in the 2013 film "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam.". Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! Haasan is a well-established singer; she has studied music in the USA. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. The actor was later shifted to the intensive care unit due to respiratory distress. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. She won the Filmfare for Best Female Playback Singer- … Actor Kamal Haasan, who made his debut in film as a child actor in Kalathur Kannamma which starred Gemini Ganesh and Savithri in the lead roles, reminisced about ‘Gemini Mama’ and said that he was the first ‘cinema hero’ he had met on set. He also informed that his cancer has progressed to a critical stage and that his treatment costs are being borne by Surya Trust managed by the MLA. Cyclone Nivar is expected to intensify into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' and cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mamallapuram on the late evening of November 25, the IMD said.