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Gemini Ganesan

In thisIndian name,the nameRamasamyis apatronymic,and the person should be referred to by thegiven name,Ganesan or by his stage name Gemini Ganesan.

Ramasamy Ganesan(17 November 1920 – 22 March 2005),[1]better known by his stage nameGemini Ganesan,was an Indian actor who worked mainly inTamil cinema.He was referred asKaadhal Mannan(King of Romance) for his romantic roles in films.[2]Ganesan was one of the "three biggest names of Tamil cinema", the other two beingM. G. RamachandranandSivaji Ganesan.[3]WhileSivaji Ganesanexcelled indramatic filmsandM. G. Ramachandranwas popular as anaction hero,Gemini Ganesan was known for hisromantic films.[4]A recipient of thePadma Shriin 1971, he had also won several other awards including theKalaimamani,the MGR Gold Medal, and theScreen Lifetime Achievement Award.He was one of the few college graduates to enter the film industry then.[5]

Gemini Ganesan
Ganesan in 1950
Born
Ramasamy Ganesan

(1920-11-17)17 November 1920
Pudukottai,Pudukkottai State,British India
(present day:
Pudukottai,Tamil Nadu,India)
Died22 March 2005(2005-03-22)(aged 84)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India
Alma materMadras Christian College
OccupationActor
Years active1947–2004
WorksFull list
Spouses
  • Alamelu (1940–2005)
  • Savitri(1952–1981)
Partners
Children

Gemini Ganesan made his debut withMiss Maliniin 1947 but was noticed only after playing the villain inThai Ullamin 1952.[6]After playing the lead role inManam Pola Mangalyam(1953), he finally acquired star status.[7]However, unlike Sivaji Ganesan or Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan was not a stage performer and was never involved in politics. In his long film career spanning over five decades, Ganesan acted in more than 200 films.[8]His performances on the screen were enhanced by successful playback singers such asA. M. RajahandP. B. Sreenivas.[4]Despite his celebrated film career, Ganesan's personal life, particularly his marriages to multiple women over the years, including famous Indian actressSavitri,has often been a subject of criticism. He had eight children, including actressRekha.

Early life

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Gemini Ganesan was born in a Tamil Brahmin family[9]as Ramasamy Ganesan in 1920[1]to Ramasamy and theDevadasiGangammal. Ganesan's grandfather, Narayanaswami, was the principal of theMaharajah's College, Pudukkottai.[10]Later in life, after losing his first wife, Narayanaswami lived with aDevadasigirl Chandramma who served as musician and dancer in a Temple.[10]Notable among Narayanaswami's children with Chandramma wereMuthulakshmiand Ramaswamy, father of Gemini Ganesan.[10]

When Ganesan was in the sixth grade, his grandfather died, and not long after that, his father too died. Meanwhile, Muthulakshmi (now known asMuthulakshmi Reddi) had studied well and become a doctor; she was affluent and educated and had thoroughly abandoned the style of life followed by her mother and maternal ancestors, so much so that she became the leader of a social reform movement aimed at eradicating theDevadasisystem. She was instrumental in ensuring the passage through parliament of the Devadasi Abolition Act. After the death of his father, Ganesan, along with his mother Bhagirathi, moved to his aunt Muthulakshmi's home in Madras (now known as Chennai).

Muthulakshmi provided shelter to her mother Chandramma and also to Bhagirathi and Ganesan, but she was very dismissive and insulting towards her destitute relatives, and she felt ashamed of them because of their background asnautchgirls. She heaped many insults on the two widowed women and ensured that they did not show their faces to any guests who visited the house. Unhappy with the situation, Chandramma and Bhagirathi returned to Pudukkottai. However, they left Ganesan with his aunt, so he would grow into an educated and respectable man.

Education

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Since Muthulakshmi was an ardent follower ofRamakrishna,she decided to enroll Ganesan intoRamakrishna MissionHome. While there, he was taughtyogaand languages and was made to read theBhagavad Gita.However, he could not bear being separated from his mother, who was in Pudukkottai, so he returned to his native place and studied at a high school there. Later on, he joined Maharajah's College, located in the same place. However, he completed his graduation fromMadras Christian College,Chennai.[4]

Early work

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Ganesan's dream was to become a doctor.[11]In April 1940, he went to Trichinopoly (nowTiruchirappalli) to see T. R. Alamelu. Alamelu's father proposed to his daughter in marriage and promised him a medical seat after graduation. Ganesan immediately agreed and married Alamelu in June 1940. Alamelu lost her father and elder sister within one month of her marriage. Ganesan's dreams of becoming a doctor were shattered. There was no choice left for him but to find a job immediately, as he was the only person to support his family. He got an interview from theIndian Air Force.Much against Alamelu's wishes, Ganesan went toDelhi.There, he met his uncle Narayanaswami who advised him to become a teacher. Finally, Ganesan worked as a lecturer in the Chemistry department of Madras Christian College. Later in 1947, he obtained work as a production executive inGemini Studios,from where the title "Gemini" became prefixed to his name. He debuted in film from the casting department of the Studio itself.[4]

Career

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Initial years

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From the casting department, Ganesan made his film debut in 1947 with the satireMiss Malini,in a minor role. The film, which was based on a story byR. K. Narayan,[12]and cast him alongside his future MistressPushpavalli,was a box office failure as it was considered "ahead of its time", but was well received by intellectuals. Noprintof that film is known to survive, making it alost film.[13]This was followed byChakradhari,in which he played another minor role as theHindugodKrishna.The film was a box office success, but his performance went unnoticed. It was not until 1953 when he played a negative role inThai Ullam,did people take notice of him as an actor. The next year, he appeared in a supporting role in the Gemini Studios filmMoondru Pillaigal,which was unsuccessful. He was then cast as a hero for the first time withManam Pola Mangalyam.The film, which featured him in adual role,paired him with his future wifeSavitri,and became a "milestone in his life".[14]From then on, he carved out a niche for himself in Tamil cinema with films that favored romance over action.

Stardom in the south

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Gemini Ganesan seen in a movie

In a career spanning nearly 50 years, Ganesan played a variety of roles, fromAbhimanyuinMayabazar(1957), to resistance fighter Madasamy inKappalottiya Thamizhan(1961), andPennin Perumai(1960), he played a "non-assertive imbecile morphing into a well-molded human being". Ganesan also starred inKalathur Kannamma(1959), which was also the debut forKamal Haasan,who later became one of the leading actors inTamil cinema.The film won theCertificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Filmin 1961.[15]Ganesan also starred inVeerapandiya Kattabomman(1959), alongsideSivaji Ganesan.The film was selected for the Afro-Asian Film Festival in 1960.[16]It was also nominated for the National Film Award in 1960, along with Gemini Ganesan'sKalyana Parisu,but both lost toBhaaga Pirivinai.TheRuritanian romancefilmVanjikottai Valiban(1958) was a high-budget film and became a large commercial success due to much hype.[17]Thehistorical fictionfilmParthiban Kanavu(1960) won thePresident's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film,[18]but failed commercially.[19]

In 1958 was booked byM. G. Ramachandranfor his second directorial venturePonniyin Selvan.[20]One of the first screen adaptations ofKalki Krishnamurthy'sPonniyin Selvan,the film had a hugeensemble castconsisting ofVyjayanthimala,Savitri,Padmini,Saroja Devi,M. N. RajamandNagesh.[21]In the film, he was given the role ofArulmozhivarman.[21]However, in mid-1958 the film was shelved for unknown reasons.[22]

Ganesan's 1961 filmThen Nilavu,was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively inJammu and Kashmir,and became a major box-office success.[23][24]He co-starred with rival actorM. G. RamachandraninMugarasi(1966), which was their only film together.[25]Konjum Salangai(1962), which featured Ganesan alongsideSavithriwas released in various countries outside India, having subtitles in over 22 languages, and it was also the first Tamil film to be released in Poland, in a dubbed version.[26]Ganesan producedNaan Avan Illai(1974), in which he played a womaniser. Directed byK. Balachander,this film won critical praise for Ganesan's performance, but according to Ganesan, the film did not succeed commercially.[14]His other known works includeMissiamma,School Master,Kanavane Kankanda Deivam,Meenda Sorgam,Shanti Nilayam,Vaazhkai Padagu,Karpagam,Ramu,Thamarai NenjamandPunnagai.Ganesan had paired with several leading actresses likeAnjali Devi,Pushpavalli,Padmini,Vyjayanthimala,Savitri,Devika,Vijayakumari,Saroja Devi,Rajasree,Kanchana,Jayanthi,K. R. Vijaya,BharathiandJayalalithaa.[25]

Bollywood career

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Gemini Ganesan acted in a fewHindifilms, most of which were remakes of his Tamil films. He played the lead role inDevta,the Hindi version of his own Tamil filmKanavaney Kankanda Deivam.[27]Missiamma's remakeMiss Mary(1957), which became one of the biggest Indian hits of that year.[28]He also acted in theRuritanianepic filmRaj Tilak(1958), based on his ownVanjikottai Valiban.[28]It was a box office failure, having collapsed within a week of its release.[29]He later appeared in a guest role inNazrana(1961), the Hindi remake of his ownKalyana Parisu.[30]Though the film was an average grosser, it was the 12th highest-grossing film of the year.[31]

Later years

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Later in his career, Ganesan switched tocharacter roles,most notably the Telugu filmRudraveena(1988), its Tamil remakeUnnal Mudiyum Thambi(1988), andAvvai Shanmughi(1996), in which he played the role of an old man longing for the titular main character unaware of her actual gender. Near the end of his acting career, he chose to act mainly in television serials, most notablyKrishnadasi.[32]Ganesan also appeared inMettukudi(1996),Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga(1997),[citation needed]Thodarum[33](1998), and his last major role came the same year withNaam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar,[34]followed by special appearances inGemini(2002)[35]andAdi Thadi(2004).[36]

Other work

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Unlike Sivaji Ganesan and M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan was not originally a theatre actor, thus making his acting "refreshingly credible".[15]Though he interacted cordially with fans, he avoided promoting fan clubs. Ganesan abstained from politics to the point of refusing aRajya SabhaMPoffer byRajiv Gandhi.[25]The only time he even barely approached politics was in 1963 when he organized a function forSubramania Bharatiat Ettayapuram.[15]Apart from acting, Ganesan was also a businessman and invested heavily in real estate and property development.[6]He was skilled in various sports such as tennis, golf, and badminton, and captained his college'scricketteam.[25]Ganesan also directed the filmIdhaya Malar(1976).[37]

Acclaim and criticism

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Gemini Ganesan has widely been praised for his versatility in acting, having performed a "wide range of roles".[14]He was "at his best" withSavitri,with whom he had acted in several successful films.[38]In February 2006,Dayanidhi Maranhad released a commemorative postage stamp of the actor, whom he described as a "multi-dimensional personality, who evinced keen interest inCarnatic music,reading, yoga and poetry. "[39]He is also credited for having introduced leading Tamil actorKamal HaasantoKalathur Kannamma,where the latter was a child artist.[15]Ganesan also took part in a World Tamil Conference inKuala Lumpur,notably because he "lovedTamil language".According to politicianM. Karunanidhi,the actor had developed a "reformer's mind" because he was raised by his aunt Muthulakshmi Reddy, who fought for the abolition of thedevadasisystem. DirectorK. Balachandercalled Ganesan a "director's delight" and stated that "The advantage of having him as a hero was that he was convinced about the capabilities of a director, he would leave it to the director and would not interfere". LyricistVairamuthusaid: "'Gemini' Ganesan was not envious of anyone and promoted many actors by recommending them to producers and directors".[40]

Despite being one of the most successful actors of Tamil cinema during his time, Gemini Ganesan was criticized for being "fossilized in one type of portrayal",[38]as most of his films were typical "boy meets girl" romantic films.[6][41]His hostile relationship with daughterRekhawas also criticised. He did not acknowledge Rekha's paternity during her childhood. It was in the early 1970s, when Rekha was looking for a career inBollywood,that she revealed her origins. Later, at the peak of her career, Rekha told an interviewer that her father's neglect still rankled and that she had ignored his efforts at reconciliation.[42][43]She did not even attend her father's funeral in 2005.[44]

Personal life

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Gemini Ganesan, at 19, married Alamelu, with whom he lived and whom he fondly called "Boubji". He later marriedSavitriwhile still married to his first wife. He had other affairs as well. Alamelu and Ganesan have four daughters; three of them – Revathi,Kamalaand Jayalakshmi – are medical doctors, the fourth – Narayani – is a journalist withThe Times of India.Ganesan has two daughters with Pushpavalli –BollywoodactressRekha,and Radha. The latter acted in a few Tamil films but then opted for marriage and migration to the United States. Savitri and Ganesan have two children: a daughter, Vijaya Chamundeswari, and Ganesan's only son, Satheesh Kumar.[45]The actor noted in his autobiographyVaazhkai Padagu:"Somehow, I seemed to attract women who were in distress."[46]He also felt annoyed by the title "Kaadhal Mannan" as it "was used to brush him in black in his personal life".[47]He was survived by seven daughters and a son.[citation needed]Chamundeswari has a sonAbhinay Vaddi,who acted inRamanujan(2014), and is therefore Ganesan's grandson.[48]His fourth wife was Juliana Andrew, whom he married in July 1998.[49][50]

Legacy

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Gemini Ganesan 2006 stamp of India

A documentary film on the legend in the name ofKadhal Mannanwas produced by Dr. Kamala Selvaraj and directed by Ashok Kumar, DFT (Programme Head-Vendhar TV) in 2011. It was screened by many film stalwarts and fans of the legend and received rave reviews from critics for bringing out a candid representation of the actor's life in detail. Following the response, a DVD version of the film was released in the same year. In the mid-2010s, three films were made about the actor. Odam Ilavarasu's romantic comedyGemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum(2017) began in 2015 and featured the lead character as someone who falls in love with several women at the same time. Muthukumar'sKaadhal Mannan(2018) was initially titledGemini Ganesanbefore the makers decided to change the title.[51]Furthermore, an official biopic of actressSavitriwas made by directorNag Ashwinin Telugu asMahanati.Dulquer Salmaanwas cast as Ganesan, and Ashwin revealed that his portrayal of Gemini Ganesan would go beyond the physical resemblance, to better depict the character's emotional side.[52]

Death

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After a prolonged illness due tokidney failureand multipleorgan failure,Gemini Ganesan died surrounded by Bobji and their daughters at his residence on 22 March 2005, 13:30IST.He was cremated with full state honors. Prominent personalities includingTamil Nadu's chief ministersM. KarunanidhiandJayalalithapaid their last respects to the veteran actor.[53]Ganesan's funeral was not attended by his estranged daughterRekha,who was then inHimachal Pradeshshooting a film.[44]

Accolades

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Year Award Film Result References
1970 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor Kaaviya Thalaivi Won
1971 Padma Shri - Won [8]
1974 Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor Naan Avanillai Won
1990 Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award– MGR Award - Won
1993 Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South - Won [54]
- MGR Gold Medal - Won
- Screen Lifetime Achievement Award - Won [5]
- Kalaimamani Award - Won

Notable filmography

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Further information:Gemini Ganesan filmography
Year Film Role Notes
1947 Miss Malini
1952 Thai Ullam
1953 Manampol Mangalyam
1953 Avvaiyar Guest role
1955 Guna Sundari
1955 Valliyin Selvan
1956 Pennin Perumai
1956 Kaalam Maari Pochu
1957 Mayabazar Appeared in Tamil version only
1957 Miss Mary Arun Hindifilm
1957 Yaar Paiyan Sundarrajan
1958 Vanjikottai Valiban
1958 Raj Tilak Hindi film
1959 Veerapandiya Kattabomman
1959 Kalyana Parisu
1959 Nalla Theerpu
1960 Kalathur Kannamma
1960 Parthiban Kanavu
1961 Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961 Pangaaligal
1961 Pasamalar
1961 Pava Mannippu
1961 Then Nilavu
1962 Kathiruntha Kangal
1966 Annavin Aasai
1966 Ramu
1969 Shanthi Nilayam
1970 Kaaviya Thalaivi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
1973 Jesus Malayalamfilm
1974 Naan Avan Illai Also producer
Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor
1978 Shri Kanchi Kamakshi
1988 Rudraveena Telugufilm
1988 Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1996 Mettukudi
1996 Avvai Shanmugi

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