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NAME : KALAIMAMANI. A. K. VEERASAMY JOB : ACTOR And also Vice President of South India Film Chamber ADDRESS : NO. 37, AMMAIYAPPAN STREET, CHENNAI 600 014.

CONTACT PERSON: V. SENTHIL KUMAR S/0 A.K. VEERASAMY. Mobile: 9382126054 / 8939579008

EXPERIENCE:

In the year 1944, through Music, Drama (Therukoothu) I was introduced to the film industry and played the role as a ‘Narathar’. I also played the character of women named “Moovi Arangaari”.

In 1946, I joined in a Drama Company “Sridevi Nadaka Sabha” and acted as “Kalyani” in the drama “Parashakthi” which was scripted by Pavalar Balasundaram.

One of the Five Great Epics (Kundalakesi) which was written by Dr. Kalaignar, I enacted as a women character named “Patharai”. I took the women role “Kumari” as a heroine. I was familiar in acting as a women role in all dramas and plays.

In 1947, I was acting as Thai Padmavathi in the drama “Manohara” which continued for more than 22 weeks. This was played on stage through Kumbakonam Vaanivilas Sabha. I was awarded with a silver cup by Thiru. F. G. Natesa Iyer.

In 1955, as per the invitation from my philosopher Mr. S. V. Sagasranamam, I joined the group “SEVA STAGE”, and enacted the dramas Panjali Sabadam, Therotti Magan Vadivelu Vaathiyar, Kavichakravarthy President Panchatcharam. Similarly I had performed more than thousands of stage plays. My favorite which I have acted is Panjali Sabadam. “which was written by Barathiyar gave me an opportunity to perform the role of Thirudarashtiran and this role gave me a rich name and fame in the film industry.

Our President Dr. Radhakrishnan appreciated and praised all the actors who acted in the drama Panjali Sabadam. He asked about me and came to my place and complimented me with Rs. 501. He said that I am the Chakravarthi Thirudarashtiran and that’s the reason he came directly to my place and appreciated me.

In 1955 onwards almost I acted in most of the tamil films. Sandippu, Unnai Pol Oruvan (Hero), Dasavadaram, Adhi Parasakthi, Nathaiyil Muthu, Oru Indiar Kanavu, Muthal Mariyathai was the films wherein I have acted with MGR, Sivaji, TS Baalaiya, SV Sagasranamam, MR Radha. Now I am acting with Prabhu, Satyaraj, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, and Vijaykanth.

In 1978, I was awarded as the best actor for acting in Sultan Ekadesi which was sponsored by Mylapore Academy.

I was awarded as a gold medal (Kalaimamani) awardee for the year 1984-85 given by Iyal Isai Nadaga Mandram.

In 1989 I was the winner of Kalaiselvam Award which was given by Nadikar Sangam.

In 1997, I was awarded as the Kalai Semmal given by Thiruvaiyaaru Tamil Isai Sangam.

Kumbakonam Vaani Vilasa Sabha Film Director S.P. Muthuraman issued the award Nadippu Sigaram award.

On 1955 onwards I was acting in the radio dramas also. Samoogam, Sarithiram, Puranam are some of the dramas acted by me. From day one to till date I consider Radio as my mother house.

In 1975 onwards I started to act in chinnathirai and has performed many roles.

From stage plays to the televisions at houses, I am proud to be always the student of Mr. Sagasranamam.

Former President Dr Radha Krishnan and our Former Prime Minister Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru have appreciated me in Panjali Sabadam and it is my memorable and unforgettable happening in my life.