Showing all artists born in 1941
M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman (1941–1997) was an actor in Malayalam film. Soman's last film was Lelam in 1997. He has done roles in Tamil films Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974), Naalai Namadhe (1975), Kumaara Vijayam (1976) and Airport (1993).
He is considered as one of the superstar trio of Malayalam cinema during the late 1970s and earlier 1980s along with Sukumaran and Jayan.
He was born as Somashekharan Nair to, K.N. Govinda Panicker and P.K. Bhavaniyamma, in Tiruvalla, Travancore on 28 October 1941. He had his primary education from Balikamadom H. S. S., Thiruvalla, St Thomas HSS Thirumoolapuram. While studying at seventh grade he started a drama troupe with his friend and performed drama Manaltharikal Garjikkunnu.
He did his preuniversity degree at St. Berchmans College, Changanassery. Later he joined Indian Air Force. Soo... See full bio
He is considered as one of the superstar trio of Malayalam cinema during the late 1970s and earlier 1980s along with Sukumaran and Jayan.
He was born as Somashekharan Nair to, K.N. Govinda Panicker and P.K. Bhavaniyamma, in Tiruvalla, Travancore on 28 October 1941. He had his primary education from Balikamadom H. S. S., Thiruvalla, St Thomas HSS Thirumoolapuram. While studying at seventh grade he started a drama troupe with his friend and performed drama Manaltharikal Garjikkunnu.
He did his preuniversity degree at St. Berchmans College, Changanassery. Later he joined Indian Air Force. Soo... See full bio
Known For:
Airport
Sivakumar
Sivakumar (born 27 October 1941 as Palanichamy Gounder) is a Tamil film and television actor who has portrayed a wide range of character roles onscreen. Sivakumar was introduced in the Tamil movie Kaakum karangal (1965) which was produced by AVM Productions.
Though he came as side actor to the industry, He has starred in the role of leading man and character actor in many Tamil movies such as Kandan Karunai, Thunivae Thozhan and Uyarndha Manidhan. He has acted in nearly 200 films till date. He has co-starred with many leading Tamil actors such as Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Vikram and Ajith. He is a three time winner of Filmfare Awards and a recipient of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. His roles in Marupakkam and Sindhu Bhairavi showed his versatility as an actor, with the former winning the Golden Lotus Award for Bes... See full bio
Though he came as side actor to the industry, He has starred in the role of leading man and character actor in many Tamil movies such as Kandan Karunai, Thunivae Thozhan and Uyarndha Manidhan. He has acted in nearly 200 films till date. He has co-starred with many leading Tamil actors such as Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Vikram and Ajith. He is a three time winner of Filmfare Awards and a recipient of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. His roles in Marupakkam and Sindhu Bhairavi showed his versatility as an actor, with the former winning the Golden Lotus Award for Bes... See full bio
Known For:
Poovellam Un Vaasam
, Uyirile Kalanthathu
, Sethu
, Kannupada Poguthaiya
, Kummi Paattu
, Unnai Thedi
, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
, Sakthi
, Nattupura Pattu
, Pasumpon
, Deva
, Mettupatti Mirasu
, Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
, Ponnumani
, Urudhi Mozhi
, Manithanin Marupakkam
, Sindhu Bhairavi
, Saraswati Sabatham
Bharathiraja
P. Bharathiraja (born: Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar) is a South Indian filmmaker who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Bharathiraja displayed a story-teller's potential from an early age. He is known for his realistic and sensitive portrayal of village-life in his movies.He is well known for his work in 16 Vayathinile, Muthal Mariyathai, Vedham Pudhithu, Karuththamma, Kizhakku Cheemayile and Anthimanthaarai. He has won six National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and is also a recipient of other awards such as Filmfare Awards South, Cinema Express Awards and Nandi Awards.
Bharathiraja started his film career as an assistant to director P. Pullaiya and Kannada film-maker Puttanna Kanagal. He also worked with Krishnan Nair, Avinasi Mani and A. Jaganathan, he learned the grammar of film-making and got his first directorial opportunit... See full bio
Bharathiraja started his film career as an assistant to director P. Pullaiya and Kannada film-maker Puttanna Kanagal. He also worked with Krishnan Nair, Avinasi Mani and A. Jaganathan, he learned the grammar of film-making and got his first directorial opportunit... See full bio
Known For:
Rocky
, Kurangu Bommai
, Sigappu Rojakkal 2
, Pandianadu
, Pandiya Naadu
, Annakodi
, Rettaichuzhi
, Rettaisuzhi
, Bommalattam
, Aaytha Ezhuthu
, Aaytha Ezhuthu
, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
, Kadal Pookkal
, Taj Mahal
, Anthimanthaarai
, Pasumpon
, Kizhakku Cheemayile
, Vedham Pudhithu
, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
, Dhavani Kanavugal
, Mann Vasanai
, Alaigal Oivathillai
, Niram Maaratha Pookkal
, Kizhakke Pogum Rail
, 16 Vayathinile
Panchu Arunachalam
Panchu Arunachalam (18 June 1941 – 9 August 2016)was an Indian writer, director, producer and lyricist who worked in Tamil cinema. He was mentored by poet Kannadasan who was his uncle. He also worked as a songwriter. He started producing films under his production banner named P. A. Arts. His son Subbu Panchu Arunachalam is an actor in the Tamil film industry. As a writer, he has worked in 100 films. He has also written song lyrics for more than 200 films.
Known For:
Thambi Pondatti