October 06, 2024
M. G. Ramachandran was born on 17-01-1917 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was Sri Lankan-born Indian Film Actor, Politician, Chief Minister, Film Producer, Film Director & Philanthropist.
Other Name: | MGR, Marudur Gopalan Ramachandran, M.G.R. |
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Other Professions: | Politician Chief Minister Film Producer Film Director Philanthropist |
Appearance: | Tamil |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1960 | Arts |
Bharat Ratna | Civilian Award | 1988 | Arts |
M. G. Ramachandran died on 24-12-1987 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His health was not good from a long time as he was suffering from kidney problems, a massive stroke, and had suffered a heart attack.
DEATHDAY | 24 December,1987 (Thursday) |
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DEATH PLACE | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
DEATH COUNTRY | India |
He was born to Melakkath Gopala Menon and Maruthur Satyabhama. He had a brother named M. G. Chakrpani and a sister named Kamalakshi. He first married Chitarikulam Bargavi. She died soon after their marriage and he then married Sathanandavathhi who also died of TB in 1962. He then married V. N. Janaki and remained married to her till his death. Together the couple had a son named Appu Ravindrana and 4 daughters named Geetha Madhumohan, Sudha Vijaykumar, Radha Gopalakrishnan, and Latha Rajendran. In the later stage of his life, he was in a relationship with actress Jayalalitha.
Skin Colour | Wheatish |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Home Town | Palakkad |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
School | N/A |
College | N/A |
Qualification | N/A |
Hobbies | Travelling |
Marital Status | Married |
Debut | As an Actor - Sathi Leelavathi (1936) As a Producer - Naam (1953) |
Best Movies | Mohini (1948), Marmayogi (1951), Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968), Rickshawkaran (1971), and Oorukku Uzhaippavan (1976) among others |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth | N/A |
Official Website | N/A |
Favorite Color | White |
Favorite Player | Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi |
Favorite Sport | Cricket |
Favorite Actress | Jayalalithaa |
M. G. Ramachandran was 70 years 11 months & 7 days old age.