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J. Alexander (25 July 1939 – 2 April 2019), known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest film makers of Tamil cinema and has influenced several filmmakers of the generations that followed.
Mahendran is an Indian actor who works in Tamil and Telugu language films. He started acting at the age of 3 and has appeared in over 100 films in six languages as a child actor, a record in India. He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
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Y. G. Mahendran was born on 9 January 1950 to Y. G. Parthasarathy and Y. G. Rajalakshmi. Y. G. P. founded the United Amateur Artists (UAA), one of the first drama companies in Madras city, in the year 1952. His drama company was a success and he emerged as one of the foremost dramatists of his era. Mahendran's mother Mrs. Rajalakshmi (also called M...
In 1971, Mahendran was cast by veteran director K. Balachander in the latter's film Navagraham. The film was an average grosser. Mahendran was discovered to have a nasal accent which made him funny. He acted in a variety of roles in a number of movies – particularly as a dim witted fool of a cousin – generally eclipsing roles enjoyed by Cho Ramaswa...
Speech on CAA
Mahendran made reference to the ongoing Citizenship Amendment Act protests across India and the involvement of the student community and said the students go to the protests because they can get a leave on the day and they can cause ruckus and to check out the women standing in the crowd. His statements were criticized by different sections on social media. Singer Chinmayicriticised his comments and said, "Comments from men such as Y. G. Mahendran has to be brushed aside, because it's a waste...
Mahendran, thanks to his brother in law, also began a parallel career in industrial ceramics and had a flourishing company established in 1982.He sold his ceramics business in 2001 for a whopping sum and has made a comeback into production and acting.
As director
Y.G. Mahendran also has directed a Tamil film named Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamamin the year 1987.
Stage plays
1. Venkata 3 2. Vietnam Veedu 3. Sudesi Iyer 4. Thanthramukhi 5. Kaadhalikka Neramundu 6. Antha 7 Aatkal 7. Ragasiyam Parama Ragasiyam 8. Irandam Ragasiyam 9. Soppana Vazhvil 10. Kasedhan Kadavulada 11. Nadagam
Dubbing artist
Y.G. Mahendran dubbed for Kamal Haasan for Iru Nilavugal, the Tamil dubbed version of his Telugu film Sommokadidi Sokokadidiby imitating his voice. Mahendran also dubbed for Telugu actor Babu Mohan for Idhuthaanda Police, Tamil dubbed version of Telugu film Ankusam. He also dubbed for the Genie character in 1992's Disney movie Aladdin[unreliable source?] and the Timon character in the 1994's Disney movie The Lion King.
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Jan 23, 1991 · Mahendran is an Indian actor who works in Tamil and Telugu speaking films. He started acting at the age of 3 and appeared in over 100 films in six languages as a child actor, a record in India. He is the recipient of two Nandi Awards and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. In 2013, he starred in Vizha, which was his breakthrough as an adult actor.
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- Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India
- Master Mahendran
- 23/01/1991
Apr 2, 2019 · Kavitha Muralidharan recalls her meetings with J Mahendran, the director who gave us Rajinikanth and Sridevi in some of their best roles. She shares his warmth, passion and vision for Tamil cinema.
Apr 2, 2019 · Veteran filmmaker J Mahendran, known for infusing realism in Tamil cinema and for giving superstar Rajinikanth his career breakthrough with Mullum Malarum, died in Chennai on Tuesday at the age...
Apr 2, 2019 · Screenwriter, film director, critic and playwright, he wore many hats in his life and sharp dialogues flowed from his pen like “Romba kettavan sir intha Kaali,” (by Rajinikanth) in Mullum Malarum...
