Pandu (actor)
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Born | Komarapalaya, Tamil Nadu, India | 19 February 1947
Died | 6 May 2021[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 74)
Education | National Institute of Design |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1970-1981 1988–2020 |
Pandu (19 February 1947 – 6 May 2021) was an Indian Tamil actor and graphic designer who appeared in many comedy roles in Tamil cinema.[2] He made his acting debut in the film Maanavan (1970).
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Career
After schooling, he first hesitated to pursue the diploma in arts as it had five-year duration. But after his teacher's insistence, he wrote the entrance exam for Arts & Design and cleared with first class and enrolled in a famous Arts & Design institute at Baroda. He completed his post-graduation at
In 2013, he starred in Vellachi, which featured his son Pintu Pandu in the leading role.[9]
Away from films, in 1975 he started a brass and aluminium business in Chennai called Prapanj Unlimited. He ran it as a family business, with son Prabhu Panju in charge.[10] He also ran a company called Capital Letters and engaged in designing name boards for offices and residences of Tamil film fraternity. In 2014, he held an art exhibition alongside another son Panju Pandu.[11] His paintings were displayed at various International Exhibitions throughout the world.
Death
He died on 6 May 2021 at the age of 74 after being hospitalized for COVID-19.[12][13]
Selected filmography
Films
Television
- 2007: Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali
- 2014: Uravugal Sangamam
- 2015-2016: Sabitha Engira Sabapathi
- 2016: Valli - Natarajan
References
- ^ "Tamil actor Pandu passes away due to Covid-19 complications". 6 May 2021.
- ^ Suresh Raja. "கில்லி பாண்டு". Vannathirai (in Tamil). pp. 58–60.
- ^ "Veteran Comedian No More - Comedian - Idichapuli Selvaraj - Dead - Pandu - Brother - Tamil Movie News". behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Actor Pandu passes away in Chennai due to COVID-19". The NewsMinute. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Actor Pandu who designed AIADMK's flag and symbol, dies of Covid-19". Hindustan Times. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Tamil comedian Pandu passes away due to Covid". The Indian Express. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Tamil comedy actor Pandu dies of Covid-19 at 74". The Indian Express. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Vellachi Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Vellachi by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Name Boards and Metal Letters Manufacturer | Prapanj Unlimited, Chennai". IndiaMART.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Art With Alphabets". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Comedy actor Pandu passes away due to COVID-19 complications". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Janani K. (6 May 2021). "Actor and comedian Pandu dies of Covid-19 at 74 in Chennai". India Today. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (11 May 2013). "Audio Beat: Thiru Pugazh - Soothing strains". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 March 2024.
External links
- Pandu at IMDb