Biography
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
Filmography
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Movies 253
Pazhani (2008)
Poo Parikka Varugirom (1999)
Padayappa (1999)
Mannavaru Sinnavaru (1999)
En Aasai Rasave (1998)
Once More (1997)
Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)
Pasumpon (1995)
Paarambariyam (1993)
Thevar Magan (1992)
Mudhal Kural (1992)
Chinna Marumagal (1992)
Naangal (1992)
Gnana Paravai (1991)
Pudhiya Vaanam (1988)
En Thamizh En Makkal (1988)
Krishnan Vandhaan (1987)
Jallikkattu (1987)
Agni Putrudu (1987)
Anbulla Appa (1987)
Veerapandiyan (1987)
Muthukkal Moondru (1987)
Kudumbam Oru Koyil (1987)
Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
Mannukkul Vairam (1986)
Maaveeran (1986)
Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986)
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu (1986)
Viduthalai (1986)
Anandha Kanneer (1986)
Marumagal (1986)
Saadhanai (1986)
Padikkadavan (1985)
Raja Rishi (1985)
Mudhal Mariyathai (1985)
Nermai (1985)
Needhiyin Nizhal (1985)
Padikkatha Pannayar (1985)
Naam Iruvar (1985)
Bandham (1985)
Vamsa Vilakku (1984)
Dhaavani Kanavugal (1984)
Iru Medhaigal (1984)
Ezhudhaadha Sattangal (1984)
Simma Soppanam (1984)
Sarithira Nayagan (1984)
Vaazhkai (1984)
Tharaasu (1984)
Chiranjeevi (1984)
Thiruppam (1984)
Vellai Roja (1983)
Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)
Kashmir Kadhali (1983)
Sumangali (1983)
Sandhippu (1983)
Neethibathi (1983)
Uruvangal Maralam (1983)
Nenjangal (1982)
Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)
Oorum Uravum (1982)
Thunai (1982)
Thyagi (1982)
Theerpu (1982)
Vasandhathil Oru Naal (1982)
Sangili (1982)
Garuda Saukiyama (1982)
Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
Oorukku Oru Pillai (1982)
Hitler Umanath (1982)
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)
Madi Veetu Ezhai (1981)
Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)
Kalthoon (1981)
Amarakaaviyam (1981)
Sathya Sundharam (1981)
Mohana Punnagai (1981)
Vishwaroobam (1980)
Ratha Paasam (1980)
Yamanukku Yaman (1980)
Dharma Raja (1980)
Natchathiram (1980)
Rishi Moolam (1980)
Vetrikku Oruvan (1979)
Pattaakathi Bairavan (1979)
Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
Imayam (1979)
Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)
Kavari Maan (1979)
Thirisoolam (1979)
Justice Gopinath (1978)
Pilot Premnath (1978)
Thacholi Ambu (1978)
General Chakravarthi (1978)
Punniya Boomi (1978)
Vaazhkai Alaigal (1978)
Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978)
Thyagam (1978)
Andhamaan Kadhali (1978)
Annan Oru Koyil (1977)
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)
Deepam (1977)
Avan Oru Sarithiram (1977)
Chanukya Chandragupta (1977)
Rojavin Raja (1976)
Unakkaga Naan (1976)
Chitra Pournami (1976)
Sathyam (1976)
Uthaman (1976)
Grahapravesam (1976)
Paattum Bharathamum (1975)
Vaira Nenjam (1975)
Dr. Siva (1975)
Avandhan Manidhan (1975)
Anbe Aaruyire (1975)
Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam (1975)
Avan Thaan Manidhan (1974)
En Magan (1974)
Thanga Padhakkam (1974)
Vani Rani (1974)
Rajapart Rangadurai (1973)
Anbai Thedi (1973)
Gauravam (1973)
Engal Thanga Raja (1973)
Bhakta Tukaram (1973)
Rajaraja Cholan (1973)
Bharatha Vilas (1973)
Needhi (1972)
Vasantha Maligai (1972)
Pattikada Pattanama (1972)
Gnana Oli (1972)
Raja (1972)
Thavaputhalvan (1972)
Babu (1971)
Moondru Dheivangal (1971)
Savale Samali (1971)
Sumadhi En Sundhari (1971)
Kulama Gunama (1971)
Thangaikkaaga (1971)
Iru Thuruvam (1971)
Praptham (1971)
Sumathi Yen Sundari (1971)
Pathukappu (1970)
Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
Sorgam (1970)
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (1970)
Ethiroli (1970)
Vietnam Veedu (1970)
Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970)
Dharti (1970)
Enga Mama (1970)
Sivandha Mann (1969)
Deiva Magan (1969)
Nirai Kudam (1969)
Anjal Petti 520 (1969)
Gurudhatchanai (1969)
Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
Thanga Surangam (1969)
Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)
Harichandra (1968)
Enga Oor Raja (1968)
Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
En Thambi (1968)
Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
Thirumaal Perumai (1968)
Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)
Iru Malargal (1967)
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
Thangai (1967)
Nenjirukkum Varai (1967)
Kandhan Karunai (1967)
Selvam (1966)
Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)
Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)
Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)
Neela Vanam (1965)
Thiruvilayadal (1965)
Shanthi (1965)
Anbu Karangal (1965)
Pazhani (1965)
Mahabharat (1965)
Andavan Kattalai (1964)
Navarathiri (1964)
Puthiya Paravai (1964)
Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)
Pachai Vilakku (1964)
Karnan (1964)
Annai Illam (1963)
Ratha Thilagam (1963)
Kungumam (1963)
Paar Magale Paar (1963)
Naan Vanangum Deivam (1963)
Iruvar Ullam (1963)
Arivaali (1963)
Kulamagal Raadhai (1962)
Aalayamani (1962)
Bandha Pasam (1962)
Vadivukku Valaikaappu (1962)
Bale Pandiya (1962)
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)
Paalum Pazhamum (1961)
Ellam Unakkaga (1961)
Pasamalar (1961)
Punar Janmam (1961)
Paava Mannippu (1961)
Nitchaya Thamboolam (1961)
Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)
Vidivelli (1960)
Irumbu Thirai (1960)
Padikkadha Medhai (1960)
Deiva Piravi (1960)
Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960)
Paavai Vilakku (1960)
Bhaaga Pirivinai (1959)
Maragatham (1959)
Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959)
Thangapadumai (1959)
Annaiyin Aanai (1958)
Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)
Sabaash Meena (1958)
Kathavarayan (1958)
Uthama Puthiran (1958)
Raj Tilak (1958)
Ambikapathy (1957)
Fortunate Bride (1957)
Rani Lalithangi (1957)
Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957)
Vanangaamudi (1957)
Pudhaiyal (1957)
Makkalai Petra Magarasi (1957)
Rangoon Radha (1956)
Amara Deepam (1956)
Tenali Raman (1956)
Pennin Perumai (1956)
Raja Rani (1956)
Kalvanin Kadhali (1955)
Mangayar Thilakam (1955)
Mudhal Thedhi (1955)
Edhir Paradhathu (1954)
Koondukkili (1954)
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari (1954)
Andha Naal (1954)
Manohara (1954)
Pempudu Koduku (1953)
Thirumbi Paar (1953)
Anbu (1953)
Poongothai (1953)
Panam (1952)
Parasakthi (1952)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-10-01
Deathday2001-07-21 (72 years old)
Birth PlaceViluppuram, India
ChildrenRamkumar Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asசிவாஜி கணேசன்
AwardsDadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts, NTR National Award, Filmfare Awards South
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