New Delhi:
Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh died on Saturday evening, following well being problems. He was 80. His household confirmed the information of his loss of life in an announcement, saying, “We deeply remorse to tell you that our father Mr Delhi Ganesh has handed away on ninth November at round 11 PM.” His mortal stays have been positioned in Ramapuram, Chennai and his ultimate rites are scheduled for November 11.
With a profession spanning over 4 a long time, Delhi Ganesh appeared in over 400 movies, changing into certainly one of Tamil cinema’s most beloved actors. Identified for his seamless means to play a variety of roles -whether a comic, villain or a compassionate supporting character – carved out a long-lasting legacy within the business.
Ganesh made his movie debut in 1976 with Pattina Pravesam, directed by the legendary Okay. Balachander, who additionally gave him the stage title “Delhi Ganesh.” His breakthrough got here within the Eighties, and whereas he briefly performed the lead in Engamma Maharani (1981), it was his in depth work as a supporting actor that earned him widespread recognition and affection. A few of his most iconic roles got here in movies like Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Nayakan (1987), Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990), Aahaa..! (1997) and Thenali (2000).
Ganesh’s contributions to Tamil cinema have been broadly acknowledged. He gained the Tamil Nadu State Movie Award Particular Prize for his efficiency in Pasi (1979), and in 1994, he was honoured with the Kalaimamani award by then-Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa in recognition of his excellence within the arts.
Later in his profession, Ganesh additionally explored tv and quick movies. His cameo as Alfred Pennyworth within the quick movie What If Batman Was From Chennai was significantly memorable. He additionally appeared within the 2016 thriller Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, directed by Karthick Naren, the place his temporary however impactful position was properly obtained.
Moreover, Ganesh was a member of the Delhi-based theatre troupe Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha.