Ganesan, 84, is survived by seven daughters and a son. Popular Hindi actress Rekha is one of his daughters. Ji Ji, another daughter, has also acted in a couple of Tamil films.
Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'My mom had told me a great deal about Meena Kumari and how she could make a tear drop at the right moment. A legend who was in total control. But when I finally met her, I saw a frail, shrivelled and petite woman -- just a bag of bones. Very tiny. She was dying.'
Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.
This remake of the same name directed by Jeevan of Kaakha Kaakha and Thiruttu Payale fame fails to match up to the musical brilliance of the original.
For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start.
Gemini Ganesan passed away on Tuesday, after suffering from a long illness.
From being a former national table tennis champion to portraying the role of Srinivasa Ramanujan in Ramanujan, Abhinay Vaddi talks about his journey.
The Tamil actor is all set to play a 'good' guy in the movie directed by Selvan.
Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.
Jhabak's Tamil flick starring Jeevan is a rollicking ride.
Now, 48 years and innumerable awards later, the talented actor is taking on ten roles in his Tamil film Dasavatharam, which incidently was written by him and directed by K S Ravikumar.
The experiment with remakes of older classics in Tamil Cinema begins with Naan Avan Illai. Starring Jeevan the film is quite entertaining.
Subhash K Jha lists interesting Dulquer movies to watch on his birthday on July 28.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Kamal is the second Tamil actor after Sivaji Ganesan to be awarded this honour.
Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'
The film which is dedicated to India's mathematical prodigy, Ramanujan, is a well researched, well-written and brilliantly directed.
A tribute to one of Indian cinema's most prolific filmmakers K Balachander, who passed away at the age of 84 on December 23.
Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.
Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.
'If the film becomes a hit within Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am relieved.' 'But by Monday, I need to come back to earth.'
Long before she became a political legend, there was Jayalalitha, the actress.
As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.
Aseem Chhabra looks at the year's best Non-Hindi Indian movies.
The book Effective People by Dr TV Rao features inspiring examples of success icons from across the world.
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