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{{Indian name|Manohar|Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer}} | |||
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| name = R. S. Manohar | | name = R. S. Manohar | ||
| image = R.S.Manohar.jpg | | image = R.S.Manohar.jpg | ||
| caption = R. S. Manohar (1951) | | caption = R. S. Manohar (1951) | ||
| birth_name = Lakshminarasimman <ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/11/stories/2006011115150700.htm |title=Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Actor R.S. Manohar dead |access-date=2012-11-17|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903181819/http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/11/stories/2006011115150700.htm|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2006-01-11 |archive-date=3 September 2012}}</ref> | | birth_name = Lakshminarasimman<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/11/stories/2006011115150700.htm |title=Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Actor R.S. Manohar dead |access-date=2012-11-17|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903181819/http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/11/stories/2006011115150700.htm|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=2006-01-11 |archive-date=3 September 2012}}</ref> | ||
| birth_date = 29 | | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=y|1925|06|29}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Rasipuram]], [[Salem District]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] | | birth_place = [[Rasipuram]], [[Salem District]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj|British India]] (now in [[Namakkal District]],<br/>[[Tamil Nadu]], India) | ||
| death_date = 10 | | death_date = {{Death date and age|2006|01|10|1925|06|29|df=y}} | ||
| death_place = [[Chennai]] | | death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = Actor | ||
| years_active = | | years_active = 1951–1992 | ||
| works = [[R. S. Manohar filmography|Filmography]] | |||
| spouse = Seethalakshmi | | spouse = Seethalakshmi | ||
| children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
| | | relatives = [[Delhi Kumar]] (cousin) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar''' was an Indian actor who performed roles ranging from hero to villain to comedic characters. He was born at [[Namakkal]] in 1925. He acted in over 200 films.<ref name="thehindu.com"/> He is known for his versatility and dominating personality. He is also known as Nadaga Kavalar for his love of stage plays and his undeterred passion in continuing to stage mythological plays almost his entire life.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/Thiraichuvai/Feb_1_15/Potpourri_of_titbits_about_Tamil_cinema_R_S_Manohar.html | title= Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema - Actor Manohar |author=Majordasan |date=1 February 2015 |access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref> | '''Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar''' (29 June 1925 – 10 January 2006) was an Indian actor who performed roles ranging from hero to villain to comedic characters. He was born at [[Namakkal]] in 1925. He acted in over 200 films.<ref name="thehindu.com"/> He is known for his versatility and dominating personality. He is also known as Nadaga Kavalar for his love of stage plays and his undeterred passion in continuing to stage mythological plays almost his entire life.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/Thiraichuvai/Feb_1_15/Potpourri_of_titbits_about_Tamil_cinema_R_S_Manohar.html | title= Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema - Actor Manohar |author=Majordasan |date=1 February 2015 |access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar was born on 29 June 1925 | Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar was born as R. S. Lakshminarasimman on 29 June 1925 in [[Rasipuram]], present-day [[Namakkal district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Subramaniyan Iyer and Rajalakshmi Ammal.<ref>{{cite web|author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/10012006-4.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060113041041/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/10012006-4.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 January 2006 |title=Dailynews - The once great villain R.S.Manohar passes away |publisher=Cinesouth.com |access-date=2012-11-17}}</ref> He got the name Manohar after playing the lead role in the school play '''Manohara'''. He graduated from [[Pachaiyappa's College]], Chennai. | ||
According to film historian [[Randor Guy]], Manohar got a break in films with ''[[Rajambal (1951 film)|Rajambal]]'' (1951) when, as a graduate, he was employed in the Postal Department. Producer R. M. Krishnaswamy booked him for the lead role in the film. As his name was not "filmi", it was changed to R. S. Manohar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/rajambal-1951/article654523.ece|publisher=thehindu.com|title=Rajambal 1951 | date=January 3, 2009 |access-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140810030114/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/rajambal-1951/article654523.ece|archive-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> | According to film historian [[Randor Guy]], Manohar got a break in films with ''[[Rajambal (1951 film)|Rajambal]]'' (1951) when, as a graduate, he was employed in the Postal Department. Producer R. M. Krishnaswamy booked him for the lead role in the film. As his name was not "filmi", it was changed to R. S. Manohar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/rajambal-1951/article654523.ece|publisher=thehindu.com|title=Rajambal 1951 | date=January 3, 2009 |access-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140810030114/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/rajambal-1951/article654523.ece|archive-date=10 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
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But Manohar is best remembered for the negative roles he played, especially while facing off with M. G. Ramachandran in films such as ''Ayirathil Oruvan'', ''Ulagam Suttrum Valliban'', ''Pallandu Vazhga'', ''Adimai Penn'', ''Kaavalkaaran'' and ''Idayakkani''. | But Manohar is best remembered for the negative roles he played, especially while facing off with M. G. Ramachandran in films such as ''Ayirathil Oruvan'', ''Ulagam Suttrum Valliban'', ''Pallandu Vazhga'', ''Adimai Penn'', ''Kaavalkaaran'' and ''Idayakkani''. | ||
Manohar is also | Manohar is also remembered for his immense contributions to Tamil theatre. After Nawab Rajamanikkam, it was Manohar who took theatre to a higher plane. Most of the 31 plays in which he acted - altogether totaling 7,950 performances - were adaptations or interpretations of historical incidents or mythological stories. | ||
Famous among Manohar's plays are ''Ilangeswaran'', ''Chanakkiya Sabadam'', ''Soorapadman'', ''Sisupalan'', ''Indrajith'', ''Sukrachariyar'', ''Naragasooran'' and ''Thirunavukkarasar''. | Famous among Manohar's plays are ''Ilangeswaran'', ''Chanakkiya Sabadam'', ''Soorapadman'', ''Sisupalan'', ''Indrajith'', ''Sukrachariyar'', ''Naragasooran'' and ''Thirunavukkarasar''. | ||
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==Selected filmography== | ==Selected filmography== | ||
{{Main|R. S. Manohar filmography}} | {{Main|R. S. Manohar filmography}} | ||
==Dramatist== | ==Dramatist== | ||
Manohar acted in a number of plays. Some of the famous ones are Ilangeswaran, Chanakkiya Sabadam, Soorapadman, Sisupalan, Indrajith, Sukrachariyar, Naragasooran and Thirunavukkarasar. He was also involved in the production of an English play, ''Last Tango in Heaven''. It was later | Manohar acted in a number of plays. Some of the famous ones are Ilangeswaran, Chanakkiya Sabadam, Soorapadman, Sisupalan, Indrajith, Sukrachariyar, Naragasooran and Thirunavukkarasar. He was also involved in the production of an English play, ''Last Tango in Heaven''. It was later released as a movie ''God Only Knows!''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dramatic moments |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/life/2006/01/20/stories/2006012000140300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919024520/http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/life/2006/01/20/stories/2006012000140300.htm |archive-date=2011-09-19 |website=thehindubusinessline.in}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Tamil male actors]] | [[Category:Tamil male actors]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Tamil people]] | [[Category:Indian Tamil people]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Actors from Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]] | |||
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R. S. Manohar | |
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 R. S. Manohar (1951) | |
| Born | Lakshminarasimman[1] 29 June 1925 Rasipuram, Salem District, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 10 January 2006 (aged 80) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951–1992 |
Works | Filmography |
| Spouse(s) | Seethalakshmi |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Delhi Kumar (cousin) |
Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar (29 June 1925 – 10 January 2006) was an Indian actor who performed roles ranging from hero to villain to comedic characters. He was born at Namakkal in 1925. He acted in over 200 films.[1] He is known for his versatility and dominating personality. He is also known as Nadaga Kavalar for his love of stage plays and his undeterred passion in continuing to stage mythological plays almost his entire life.[2]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar was born as R. S. Lakshminarasimman on 29 June 1925 in Rasipuram, present-day Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu. Subramaniyan Iyer and Rajalakshmi Ammal.[3] He got the name Manohar after playing the lead role in the school play Manohara. He graduated from Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai.
According to film historian Randor Guy, Manohar got a break in films with Rajambal (1951) when, as a graduate, he was employed in the Postal Department. Producer R. M. Krishnaswamy booked him for the lead role in the film. As his name was not "filmi", it was changed to R. S. Manohar.[4]
While in college, Manohar frequently performed in stage plays. After graduation, he joined films. His first effort was Rajamabal, produced by Aruna Films. His early memorable roles were in films such as Vannakkili, Kaidhi Kannayiram, Vallavanukku Vallavan, Vallavan Oruvan and Iru Vallavargal.
But Manohar is best remembered for the negative roles he played, especially while facing off with M. G. Ramachandran in films such as Ayirathil Oruvan, Ulagam Suttrum Valliban, Pallandu Vazhga, Adimai Penn, Kaavalkaaran and Idayakkani.
Manohar is also remembered for his immense contributions to Tamil theatre. After Nawab Rajamanikkam, it was Manohar who took theatre to a higher plane. Most of the 31 plays in which he acted - altogether totaling 7,950 performances - were adaptations or interpretations of historical incidents or mythological stories.
Famous among Manohar's plays are Ilangeswaran, Chanakkiya Sabadam, Soorapadman, Sisupalan, Indrajith, Sukrachariyar, Naragasooran and Thirunavukkarasar.
He was a pioneer in introducing 'dramascope' with stereophonic sound system, split second transformation of sets and pyrotechniques to represent battle scenes.
He received many awards for his contributions to drama and cinema, including a 'Nadaka Kavalar' award from MGR in 1970.
Selected filmography[edit | edit source]
Dramatist[edit | edit source]
Manohar acted in a number of plays. Some of the famous ones are Ilangeswaran, Chanakkiya Sabadam, Soorapadman, Sisupalan, Indrajith, Sukrachariyar, Naragasooran and Thirunavukkarasar. He was also involved in the production of an English play, Last Tango in Heaven. It was later released as a movie God Only Knows!.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Actor R.S. Manohar dead". The Hindu. 11 January 2006. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Majordasan (1 February 2015). "Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema - Actor Manohar". Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ↑ cinesouth. "Dailynews - The once great villain R.S.Manohar passes away". Cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2006. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ↑ "Rajambal 1951". thehindu.com. 3 January 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Dramatic moments". thehindubusinessline.in. Archived from the original on 19 September 2011.