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| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | | death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
| birth_name = Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar | | birth_name = Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar | ||
| othername = Uthama Villan | | othername = Uthama Villan, Gurusamy | ||
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'''Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar''' (7 March 1919 – 19 November 2008) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]], known mostly for his villain roles in an eight decade long career. He has also appeared in few [[Malayalam film]]s. | '''Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar''' (7 March 1919 – 19 November 2008) was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in [[Tamil cinema]], known mostly for his villain roles in an eight decade long career. He has also appeared in a few [[Malayalam film]]s. | ||
He appeared in many [[M. G. Ramachandran| MGR]] movies as a villain. Some of the famous ones include, [[Enga Veettu Pillai]], [[Aayirathil | He appeared in many [[M. G. Ramachandran| MGR]] movies as a villain. Some of the famous ones include Nallavan Vaazhvan, [[Enga Veettu Pillai]], [[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]], [[Naalai Namadhe]], [[Padagotti]], [[Thirudathe]], [[En Annan]], [[Kaavalkaaran]] and [[Kudiyirundha Koyil]]. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Manjeri Narayan Nambiar<ref>{{Cite web|title=rediff.com: An Ode to M N Nambiar|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/20slid1.htm|access-date=2021-09-19|website=specials.rediff.com}}</ref> was born on 7 March 1919 at Kandakkai near Mayyil in [[Cannanore]] (Kannur) in [[North Malabar]] region of [[Kerala]]. He was the son of Kelu Nambiar and Manjeri Kalyani Amma. While he was still a child, his father died. He later moved to live and study in [[Ooty]] with his elder sister and brother-in-law.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Reel-villain-real-hero/article15689125.ece | title=Reel villain, real hero | | Manjeri Narayan Nambiar<ref>{{Cite web|title=rediff.com: An Ode to M N Nambiar|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/20slid1.htm|access-date=2021-09-19|website=specials.rediff.com}}</ref> was born on 7 March 1919 at Kandakkai near Mayyil in [[Cannanore]] (Kannur) in [[North Malabar]] region of [[Kerala]]. He was the son of Kelu Nambiar and Manjeri Kalyani Amma. While he was still a child, his father died. He later moved to live and study in [[Ooty]] with his elder sister and brother-in-law.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Reel-villain-real-hero/article15689125.ece | title=Reel villain, real hero | work=The Hindu | date=16 November 2010 | access-date=20 February 2012 | author=Mohan V. Raman | location=Chennai, India | archive-date=27 February 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227093205/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Reel-villain-real-hero/article15689125.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> He became interested in acting when he was 13 and he joined Nawab Rajamanikkam's troupe. He learnt discipline here which is according to him the major life skill at Madurai Bala nada vinodha kana sabha. From then on acting became the only thing that occupied him. His first film was ''Bhaktha Ramadoss'', shot in 1935 in Hindi and Tamil, where he played as a comedian along with T.K.Sampangi. | ||
==Film career== | ==Film career== | ||
Though he started as a hero, Nambiar soon started donning the role of a villain — so much so that today his name is synonymous with villainy in Kollywood. Nambiar has worked with seven generations of actors. His first pay was Rs.3 with ''Boys Company''. He would retain Rs.1 and send Rs.2 to his mother. A man of very limited needs, he has never eaten food not cooked by his wife, Rugmini Nambiar. | Though he started as a hero, Nambiar soon started donning the role of a villain — so much so that today his name is synonymous with villainy in Kollywood. Nambiar has worked with seven generations of actors. His first pay was Rs.3 with ''Boys Company''. He would retain Rs.1 and send Rs.2 to his mother. A man of very limited needs, he has never eaten food not cooked by his wife, Rugmini Nambiar. | ||
He made quite a statement in the early 50s with his portrayal of 11 roles in [[Digambara Samiyar]], one of his films as the Lead. His arresting performance in films such as ''[[Manthiri Kumari]]'', ''[[Velaikaari]]'', ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Ayirathil Oruvan]]'', ''[[Thillana Mohanambal]]'', ''[[Missiamma|Missiyamma]]'' and ''Nenjam Marappadillai'' paved way for a very successful career that spanned over five decades.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2000/09/29/stories/09290226.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 December 2016 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011163536/https://www.thehindu.com/archive/print/2000/09/29/ |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2000-09-29 |url-status=live }}</ref> | He made quite a statement in the early 50s with his portrayal of 11 roles in [[Digambara Samiyar]], one of his films as the Lead. His arresting performance in films such as ''[[Manthiri Kumari]]'', ''[[Velaikaari]]'', ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Ayirathil Oruvan]]'', ''[[Thillana Mohanambal]]'', ''[[Missiamma|Missiyamma]]'' and ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (1963 film)|Nenjam Marappadillai]]'' paved way for a very successful career that spanned over five decades.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2000/09/29/stories/09290226.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=3 December 2016 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011163536/https://www.thehindu.com/archive/print/2000/09/29/ |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2000-09-29 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
A majority of the more than 1000 films that he has done is in Tamil, though he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi, besides an English film `Jungle' (with Rod Cameron, the film's hero, directed by William Burke) in which he appears in a few brief scenes. The film was released in 1952. The Hindi film he acted in was a remake of the Tamil ''Kanavane Kankanda Deivam.'' After becoming popular in Tamil films he started his own drama troupe called Nambiar Nataka Mandram. They staged two plays — `Kaviyin Kanavu' and a comedy play `Kalyana Supermarket.' | A majority of the more than 1000 films that he has done is in Tamil, though he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi, besides an English film `[[Kaadu (1952 film)|The Jungle]]' (with [[Rod Cameron (actor)|Rod Cameron]], the film's hero, directed by William Burke) in which he appears in a few brief scenes. The film was released in 1952. The Hindi film he acted in was a remake of the Tamil ''[[Kanavane Kankanda Deivam]].'' After becoming popular in Tamil films he started his own drama troupe called Nambiar Nataka Mandram. They staged two plays — `Kaviyin Kanavu' and a comedy play `Kalyana Supermarket.' | ||
M.N.Nambiar was that rare contradictory personality - a cruel, charming villain on the silver screen while being a very pious man in real life. He was also a pure vegetarian and teetotaler. He was also an ardent devotee of Sabarimala Sri [[Ayyappan]]. He has had a long association with the temple, and visited the shrine more than 65 times over the last half a century; this has led to him being called Maha Guruswamy. His colleagues noted that he died during the famous Sabarimala season and it may be due to the blessing of his Lord.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/20/stories/2008112055451300.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=A handsome villain | date=20 November 2008 | access-date=4 August 2010 | archive-date=7 November 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107082833/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/20/stories/2008112055451300.htm | work=[[The Hindu]] | url-status=dead }}</ref> | M.N.Nambiar was that rare contradictory personality - a cruel, charming villain on the silver screen while being a very pious man in real life. He was also a pure vegetarian and teetotaler. He was also an ardent devotee of Sabarimala Sri [[Ayyappan]]. He has had a long association with the temple, and visited the shrine more than 65 times over the last half a century; this has led to him being called Maha Guruswamy. His colleagues noted that he died during the famous Sabarimala season and it may be due to the blessing of his Lord.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/20/stories/2008112055451300.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=A handsome villain | date=20 November 2008 | access-date=4 August 2010 | archive-date=7 November 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107082833/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/20/stories/2008112055451300.htm | work=[[The Hindu]] | url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
His favourite films remain `Aayirathil Oruvan' with MGR, `Ambikapathi' with Sivaji Ganesan, `Missiyamma' with Gemini Ganesan, `Nenjam Marappathillai' directed by Sridhar and `Thooral Ninu Pochu' with Bhagyaraj. This was the film that made him do character roles, something that he continued to do till his death. He also acted as hero in two films `Kalyani' and `Kavitha' produced by Modern Theaters. He has done stage, films and also acted on TV dramas like 'Oviyam' and Velan. When it comes to acting, he supposedly likes all the actors; but of special mention are [[M. R. Radha]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]. Both, in his opinion, were brilliant in their own way. | His favourite films remain `[[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]' with [[M. G. Ramachandran|MGR]], `Ambikapathi' with [[Sivaji Ganesan]], `[[Missiamma|Missiyamma]]' with [[Gemini Ganesan]], `[[Nenjam Marappathillai (1963 film)|Nenjam Marappathillai]]' directed by Sridhar and `[[Thooral Ninnu Pochchu|Thooral Ninu Pochu]]' with [[K. Bhagyaraj|Bhagyaraj]]. This was the film that made him do character roles, something that he continued to do till his death. He also acted as hero in two films `Kalyani' and `Kavitha' produced by Modern Theaters. He has done stage, films and also acted on TV dramas like 'Oviyam' and Velan. When it comes to acting, he supposedly likes all the actors; but of special mention are [[M. R. Radha]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]. Both, in his opinion, were brilliant in their own way. | ||
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