Gemini Ganesan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 17, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Died | March 22, 2005 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Pudukkottai, Madras Presidency, British India (now Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Gemini Ganesan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Popular romantic actor in Tamil cinema from the 1950s to the 1970s; widely regarded as one of the 'three kings' of Tamil cinema. |
Intro
Gemini Ganesan was a renowned Indian film actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil cinema. Popularly known as the 'Kadhal Mannan' (King of Romance), he was celebrated for his romantic leading roles during Tamil cinema's golden era. With a career spanning over five decades, he starred in more than 200 films and established himself as one of the three most prominent Tamil actors of his generation, alongside M.G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan.
Early Life & Background
Born as Ramasamy Ganesan into a Brahmin family, Gemini Ganesan initially pursued a career in academia before transitioning to the film industry. He worked as a lecturer and then in the selection office of Indian Railways before his breakthrough in cinema.
Career Highlights
- Debuted as a lead in "Manam Pola Mangalyam" (1954)
- Starred in classics such as 'Missiamma' (1955), 'Kalyana Parisu' (1959), 'Then Nilavu' (1961), and 'Kalathur Kannamma' (1960)
- Received the Padma Shri award in 1971 for his contribution to Indian cinema
- Featured in over 200 films spanning a five-decade career
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'Kadhal Mannan' ('King of Romance') for his romantic roles
- Was the father of Bollywood actress Rekha
- Unlike his contemporaries, Ganesan was known for portraying gentle, romantic heroes rather than action or dramatic roles
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Gemini Ganesan was born the 17 November 1920.
Pudukkottai, Madras Presidency, British India (now Tamil Nadu, India).
On His Birth-Day
About November 17th, 1920, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 17th, 1920 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Little Bimbo Down on the Bimbo Isle by Frank Crumit
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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