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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajesh passes away at 75: All you need to know about his career, passion, family, and legacy
Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh passed away at the age of 75, he was more than just a familiar face in South Indian cinema. He was also a man of quiet wisdom and deep thought. Born on 20 December 1949 in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, Rajesh began his acting career in 1974 with a small but memorable role in K. Balachander 's film 'Aval Oru Thodarkadhai'. Just five years later, he landed his first leading role in 'Kanni Paruvathile' (1979), starting a film journey that would span over four decades. A natural across genres and generations Rajesh soon became known for his ease in playing all kinds of characters – from romantic leads to emotionally complex supporting roles. He starred in many well-loved films such as 'Andha 7 Naatkal', 'Sathya', 'Mahanadi', 'Virumaandi', 'Ramana', 'Autograph', 'Deena', 'Sivakasi', 'Dharmadurai', and 'Master'. Whether he was portraying a quiet father figure or a wise mentor, Rajesh brought depth, calm, and sincerity to every role. His thoughtful performances won the respect of audiences and fellow actors alike. Off-screen, a thinker and astrologer Rajesh's life outside cinema was just as inspiring. In his later years, he developed a strong interest in astrology. He wrote several books on the subject and shared his knowledge through his own YouTube channel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo His deep thinking and interest in life's bigger questions showed a different side of him – one that fans deeply admired. A graceful and loving personal life Away from the spotlight, Rajesh was a devoted husband and a caring father. His wife, Joan Silvia – the granddaughter of Dravidian leader Pattukottai Davis Vanathirayar – passed away in 2012. He is survived by his two children: daughter Divya and son Deepak. Rajesh's sudden passing due to a respiratory issue has left a big void in the Tamil film industry. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rajinikanth deeply saddened as his close friend and actor Rajesh dies at 75
Actor Rajinikanth was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of his close friend and veteran actor Rajesh. According to sources, Rajesh complained of low blood pressure and was being taken to the hospital in Chennai on Thursday. His family confirmed that the actor died on his way to the Thursday, Rajinikanth on his official X page wrote in Tamil, "The news of the untimely death of my close friend, actor Rajesh, shocked me and caused me great heartache. A wonderful man, may his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends."advertisementHere's his post: Rajesh acted in over 100 Tamil films and was known for his intense performances. He was introduced by late filmmaker K Balachander in 'Aval Oru Thodarkadhai'. Some of his famous films include 'Thanneer Thanneer', 'Andha 7 Naatkal' and 'Payanangal Mudivadhillai', among from playing supporting roles, he also played lead roles in Tamil films. 'Kanni Paruvathile' was his first film as a is survived by his son and Watch
