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{{Short description|Indian psychiatrist, writer, actor and director (1944-2004)}} | |||
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| name | | name = N. Mathrubootham | ||
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| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Tiruchirappalli]],<br>[[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] (now [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]) | ||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2004|11|18|1944|07|02|df=y}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|2004|11|18|1944|07|02|df=y}} | ||
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[India]] | | death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
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'''N. Mathrubootham''' (2 July 1944 – 18 November 2004) was an Indian psychiatrist, writer, | '''N. Mathrubootham''' (2 July 1944 – 18 November 2004) was an Indian psychiatrist, writer, actor and director who was known for his work on [[sex education]]. He also acted as a [[comedian]] in some Tamil films. | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Mathrubootham was born | Mathrubootham was born in [[Tiruchirappalli]] on 2 July 1944.<ref name="thehindu_20041119">{{cite news|title=Mathrubootham dead|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/19/stories/2004111908840500.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041121044808/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/19/stories/2004111908840500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 November 2004|date=19 November 2004|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> He had his early education in Tiruchirappalli and obtained his M. B. B. S. degree from the [[Stanley Medical College]], [[Chennai]] in 1966.<ref name="thehindu_20041119" /> Mathrubootham went on to pursue his master's degree and obtained a [[doctorate]] in [[psychiatry]].<ref name="thehindu_20041119" /> On completion of his doctorate studies, he joined Institute of Mental Health, Chennai as a lecturer. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
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*''[[Puthira Punithama]]'' ( | *''[[Puthira Punithama]]'' (2000)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/08-07-99/mathrubo.htm |title=Dinakaran |website=www.dinakaran.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041124021920/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/08-07-99/mathrubo.htm |archive-date=24 November 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/22-08-99/karppaka.htm |title=Dinakaran |website=www.dinakaran.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041116232458/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/22-08-99/karppaka.htm |archive-date=16 November 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
;Actor | ;Actor | ||
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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes | ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes | ||
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| 1999 || ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)| | | 1999 || ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaalee]]'' || Himself || Uncredited role | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2000 || ''[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]'' || Manohar's father || | | rowspan="2" | 2000 || ''[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]'' || Manohar's father || | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2001 || ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || Prof. Das alias Lord Labakkudaas || | | rowspan="2" | 2001 || ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || Prof. Das alias Lord Labakkudaas || | ||
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| ''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]'' || | | ''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]'' || Dr. M. Das || | ||
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| 2003 || ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' || | | 2003 || ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' || Doctor || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2007 || ''[[Thullal (film)|Thullal]]'' || Das/Giri/Chand/Pillai/3 || | | 2007 || ''[[Thullal (film)|Thullal]]'' || Das/Giri/Chand/Pillai/3 || Uncredited role | ||
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[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century comedians]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian comedians]] | ||
[[Category:People from Tiruchirappalli]] | [[Category:People from Tiruchirappalli]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:28, 8 February 2026
N. Mathrubootham | |
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| File:Dr. Mathrubootham.jpg | |
| Born | 2 July 1944 |
| Died | 18 November 2004 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | medical practitioner, counselor, psychiatrist |
| Known for | sex education and counseling, film roles |
N. Mathrubootham (2 July 1944 – 18 November 2004) was an Indian psychiatrist, writer, actor and director who was known for his work on sex education. He also acted as a comedian in some Tamil films.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Mathrubootham was born in Tiruchirappalli on 2 July 1944.[1] He had his early education in Tiruchirappalli and obtained his M. B. B. S. degree from the Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 1966.[1] Mathrubootham went on to pursue his master's degree and obtained a doctorate in psychiatry.[1] On completion of his doctorate studies, he joined Institute of Mental Health, Chennai as a lecturer.
Career[edit | edit source]
Joining the Institute of Mental Health as a lecturer, Mathrubootham rose to become Professor of Psychiatry.[1] He also served simultaneously as Psychiatry Professor at Kilpauk Medical College.[1] Mathrubootham was awarded the Dr. Marfatia award by the Indian Psychiatrists Association for his research on alcohol addiction and the Pinnacle award for his multilingual sex education film "Puthira Punithama".[1]
Death[edit | edit source]
In his later life, Mathrubootham suffered from arthritis and renal diseases.[2] He died on 18 November 2004 due to cardiac arrest.[1]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Mathrubootham also acted in summary roles as comedian in a few Tamil films along with Vivek.[2]
- Director
- Puthira Punithama (2000)[3][4]
- Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Vaalee | Himself | Uncredited role |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Manohar's father | |
| Puthira Punithama | Himself | ||
| 2001 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | Prof. Das alias Lord Labakkudaas | |
| Shahjahan | Dr. M. Das | ||
| 2003 | Whistle | Doctor | |
| 2007 | Thullal | Das/Giri/Chand/Pillai/3 | Uncredited role |
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Mathrubootham dead". The Hindu. 19 November 2004. Archived from the original on 21 November 2004.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 T. Saravanan (29 December 2003). "Laugh your blues away". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 May 2004.
- ↑ "Dinakaran". www.dinakaran.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Dinakaran". www.dinakaran.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.