New Delhi:
Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh died on Saturday night time, following well being issues. He was 80. His household confirmed the information of his demise in a press release, 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 last rites are scheduled for November 11.
With a profession spanning over 4 many years, Delhi Ganesh appeared in over 400 movies, turning into certainly one of Tamil cinema’s most beloved actors. Recognized for his seamless capacity to play a variety of roles -whether a comic, villain or a compassionate supporting character – carved out an enduring legacy within the trade.
Ganesh made his movie debut in 1976 with Pattina Pravesam, directed by the legendary Okay. Balachander, who additionally gave him the stage identify “Delhi Ganesh.” His breakthrough got here within the Eighties, and whereas he briefly performed the lead in Engamma Maharani (1981), it was his intensive 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 extensively 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 brief movies. His cameo as Alfred Pennyworth within the brief movie What If Batman Was From Chennai was notably memorable. He additionally appeared within the 2016 thriller Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, directed by Karthick Naren, the place his temporary however impactful function was properly obtained.
Moreover, Ganesh was a member of the Delhi-based theatre troupe Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha.