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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name | | name = C. T. Rajakantham | ||
| image | | image = CTRajakantham.jpg | ||
| imagesize | | imagesize = 200px | ||
| caption = C. T. Rajakantham in early 1950s | | caption = C. T. Rajakantham in early 1950s | ||
| birth_name | | birth_name = Rajakantham | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = c. 1917 | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = | ||
| death_date = 2002 (aged 86) | | death_date = 2002 (aged 86) | ||
| death_place | | death_place = [[Chennai]],<br />[[India]] | ||
| occupation = stage and film actor, singer | | occupation = stage and film actor, singer | ||
| years_active = 1929–1998 | | years_active = 1929–1998 | ||
| spouse | | spouse = [[Kali N. Rathnam]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''C. T. Rajakantham''' (1917–2002) was a Tamil stage and film actress. Making her film debut in the movie ''[[Sabapathy]]'' (1941), Rajakantham acted in supporting roles in Tamil films from the 1940s through the 1960s. In her early movies, she formed a successful comedy pair with her husband [[Kali N. Rathnam]]. She acted in television serials till her death, her last completed role being that of Pechi in the second part of the hit television serial ''[[Marmadesam]]'', ''Vidathu Karuppu'' 1997. | '''C. T. Rajakantham''' (1917–2002) was a Tamil stage and film actress. Making her film debut in the movie ''[[Sabapathy]]'' (1941), Rajakantham acted in supporting roles in Tamil films from the 1940s through the 1960s. In her early movies, she formed a successful comedy pair with her husband [[Kali N. Rathnam]]. She acted in television serials till her death, her last completed role being that of Pechi in the second part of the hit television serial ''[[Marmadesam]]'', ''Vidathu Karuppu'' 1997. | ||
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== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Rajakantham was born in [[Coimbatore]] in about 1917. Once while staging a play in the city, the members of a drama troupe headed by S. R. Janaki stayed at a house owned by Rajakantham's father. Impressed by her acting skills, Janaki inducted Rajakantham in her troupe. Starting with minor roles, Rajakantham later formed a successful comedy duo with veteran comedian [[Kali N. Rathnam]] | Rajakantham was born in [[Coimbatore]] in about 1917. Once while staging a play in the city, the members of a drama troupe headed by S. R. Janaki stayed at a house owned by Rajakantham's father. Impressed by her acting skills, Janaki inducted Rajakantham in her troupe. Starting with minor roles, Rajakantham later formed a successful comedy duo with veteran comedian [[Kali N. Rathnam]]. Rajakantham made her debut in the 1941 movie ''[[Sabapathy]]'' alongside Rathnam. | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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| 1959 || Bhagapirivinai || Tamil|| | | 1959 || Bhagapirivinai || Tamil|| | ||
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| 1961 || ''[[Kumara Raja]]'' || Tamil || | | 1961 || ''[[Kumara Raja (1961 film)|Kumara Raja]]'' || Tamil || | ||
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| 1961 || ''[[Palum Pazhamum]]'' || Tamil || | | 1961 || ''[[Palum Pazhamum]]'' || Tamil || | ||
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| 1964 || Navarathiri || Tamil || | |||
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| 1966 || ''[[Madras to Pondicherry]]'' || Tamil || | | 1966 || ''[[Madras to Pondicherry]]'' || Tamil || | ||
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C. T. Rajakantham | |
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 C. T. Rajakantham in early 1950s | |
| Born | Rajakantham c. 1917 |
| Died | 2002 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | stage and film actor, singer |
| Years active | 1929–1998 |
| Spouse(s) | Kali N. Rathnam |
C. T. Rajakantham (1917–2002) was a Tamil stage and film actress. Making her film debut in the movie Sabapathy (1941), Rajakantham acted in supporting roles in Tamil films from the 1940s through the 1960s. In her early movies, she formed a successful comedy pair with her husband Kali N. Rathnam. She acted in television serials till her death, her last completed role being that of Pechi in the second part of the hit television serial Marmadesam, Vidathu Karuppu 1997.
Early life
Rajakantham was born in Coimbatore in about 1917. Once while staging a play in the city, the members of a drama troupe headed by S. R. Janaki stayed at a house owned by Rajakantham's father. Impressed by her acting skills, Janaki inducted Rajakantham in her troupe. Starting with minor roles, Rajakantham later formed a successful comedy duo with veteran comedian Kali N. Rathnam. Rajakantham made her debut in the 1941 movie Sabapathy alongside Rathnam.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Maanikkavasagar[1] | Tamil | Debut |
| 1940 | Sathyavaani[1] | Tamil | Comedian role |
| 1941 | Sabapathy | Tamil | Gundu muthu |
| 1942 | Manonmani | Tamil | |
| 1945 | Burma Rani | Tamil | |
| 1946 | Sri Murugan | Tamil | |
| Valmiki | Tamil | ||
| 1947 | Ekambavanan | Tamil | |
| 1948 | Vedhala Ulagam | Tamil | Gomathi Devi |
| 1949 | Krishna Bhakthi | Tamil | Ragamanjari |
| 1950 | Ponmudi | Tamil | |
| 1954 | Mangalyam | Tamil | |
| 1955 | Pennarasi | Tamil | |
| 1958 | Neelavukku Nerainja Manasu | Tamil | |
| 1959 | Kan Thirandhadhu | Tamil | |
| 1959 | Bhagapirivinai | Tamil | |
| 1961 | Kumara Raja | Tamil | |
| 1961 | Palum Pazhamum | Tamil | |
| 1964 | Navarathiri | Tamil | |
| 1966 | Madras to Pondicherry | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Uthiripookkal | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Nilapenne | Tamil |
Television
- Marmadesam Vidathu Karuppu as Pechi, 1996 to 1997
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kali N. Rathinam - C. T. Rajakantham". cinemapettai.com. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
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- Guy, Randor (5 February 2015). "The Rathnam brand of comedy". The Hindu.
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