Amarasigamani
Amarasigamani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amarasigamani Deivasigamani 12 November 1950 |
| Died | 21 June 2021 (aged 70) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, poet |
| Years active | 1960–2021 |
Amarasigamani (12 November 1950 – 21 June 2021) was an Indian actor and poet who worked on Tamil films and television serials.[1][2]
Career
Amarasigamani began his acting career in drama troupes, working with actors such as S. V. Sahasranamam, Komal Swaminathan and V. Gopalakrishnan. He later wrote the dialogue for the Tamil film Mudhalai (Dost Magarmach).[3]
Amarasigamani notably worked on films such as
The government of Tamil Nadu honored Amarasigamani with the Kalaimamani award in the 'Sirantha Gunachitra Nadigar' (Best Character Artist) category. He was also awarded the 'Kavimaamani' award (Best Poet) by Bharathy Kalai Kazhagam in Chennai.[3][4][5]
Death
He died aged 70 on 21 June 2021, following a cardiac arrest. He had suffered from Parkinson's disease for several years prior to his death. He was survived by his wife Shyamala Devi, three sons and a daughter.[3][6][7]
Partial filmography
Films
- As actor
- Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
- Ayudha Poojai (1995)
- Pagaivan (1997)
- Raman Abdullah (1997)
- Bharathi (2000)
- Baba (2002)
- Ramanaa (2002)
- Julie Ganapathi (2003)
- Kanavu Meippada Vendum (2004)
- Anniyan (2005)
- Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005)
- Rendu (2006)
- Sivaji(2007)
- Evano Oruvan (2007)
- Guru Sishyan (2010)
- Eththan (2011)
- Sadhurangam (2011)
- Aachariyangal (2012)
- Maanga (2015)
- Killadi (2015)
Television
- Premi (1998)
- Oru Pennin Kadhai (1998-2000)
- Sontham (1999)
- Take it Easy vazhkai (2001-02)
- sorgam (2003-04)
- Ahalya(2004)
- Nimmathi (2005-2007)
- Ketti Melam (2006-2008)
- Kasthuri (2006)
- Surya (2006)
- Vairanenjam (2007-2009)
- aadajanma (2008-2010(Star Maa))
- Swarna manasu (2008-2010(Asianet))
- Girija M.A. (2007-2008)
- Uravugal (2009-2012)
- Gokulathil Seethai (2014)
- Ponnunjal (2014)
References
- ^ "சின்னத்திரை நடிகர் அமரசிகாமணி திடீர் மரணம்! அதிர்ச்சியில் ரசிகர்கள்". Samayam Tamil.
- ^ "Welcome to My Website". www.lakshmansruthi.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Actor and poet Amarasigamani Deivasigamani passes away due to cardiac arrest - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "70 chosen for Kalaimamani award". 26 February 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Asin, Nayantara among winners". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "RIP! Veteran Tamil actor Amarasigamani passes away - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 21 June 2021.
- ^ "நடிகர் அமர சிகாமணி காலமானார்". Dinamani.
External links
- Amarasigamani at IMDb