R. Parthiban
R.Parthiban | |
|---|---|
| Born | Parthiban |
| Other names | Parthiban |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director |
| Years active | 1990-Present |
| Spouse | Seetha (Divorced) |
| Parent | Ratnavelu (father) |
Parthiban is a Tamil Actor and director.
Early life
Parthiban was born in 1957 near Thoothukudi. His father was radhakrishnan. After passing his HSC Exam in 1974, Parthiban came to Chennai to become an actor. But he was told that he had not the looks of an actor and was encouraged to make films. This led to him pursuing a D.F.E (Diploma in Film Editing) from the Film and Technology Institute in Tambaram (Not to be confused with the FTI in Pune).
Early Cinema career
After graduating in 1979, he briefly had a career writing short stories under the pen name of "Bharathi" in Tamil Magazines before in 1984- he became K. Bhagyaraj's personal assistant and later Assistant Director. The Bhagyaraj-Parthiban duo worked in over 40 films from 1984 to 1991. Parthiban also had small roles in several Bhagyaraj films. His daughter acted in Kannathil Muthamittal
I AM S.A.PARTHIBAN, TIRUCHENGODE.IN 1979 OCTOBER,NOVEMBER,DECEMBER I WAS A MANAGER OF INTERNATIONAL LODGE,T.NAGAR,CHENNAI.IN THE TIME OF PERIOD I MET Mr.R.PARTHIBAN AS A COSTOMER.HIS NAME IS MOORTHI.THEN I LIKE HIM AND WE WERE CLOSE FRIENDS.WE ARE SLEEPING IN LODGE HALL AND WE TALKED ABOUT CINEMA UP TO MID NIGHT.THEN HE JOINED TO P.V.BALAGURU.I MISSED MY FRIEND Mr.MOORTHI.I HAVE NO CHANCE TO MEET MY FRIEND Mr.MOORTHI TILL NOW.GOD GRACE, I WILL MEET MY FRIEND ONE DAY IN FUTURE.
E.Mail: sap970@yahoo.com
Critically acclaimed roles
His acting debut was in 1992 with "Puthiya Padai" along with actress Seetha whom he had later go on to marry. However it was only the superhit film Bharathi Kannamma (1996) which made him a star. This was followed by a National Award winning performance in the movie Housefull and a number of popular films such as Thooku Sandhu, Tirupuram, Kannata Kaanadhavan and James Pandu in the late 90's-early 2000's. He also moved to comedy and had memorable funny scenes with Vadivel beginning with Bharathi Kannamma directed by Cheran.
However as of the 2000's- he is seen remaking several Thangar Bachan concepts in films such as Azhagi, Ammuvagiya Naan and Thendral away from commercial cinema and towards critically acclaimed films.
He was married to Actress Seetha and has two daughters-Keerthana of the Kannathil Muthamittal fame and Abhinaya. Both girls live with their father and attend St.Johns school, as day scholars.
Notable Films
- Puthiya Paadhai
- Sugamana Sumaigal
- Pondatti Thevai
- Ullea Veliyea
- Vaimayae Vellum
- Pullaikuttikkaran
- Tata Birla
- Bharathi Kannamma
- Ivan (2002)
- Suyamvaram
- Vetri Kodi Kattu
- Sabhash
- Abimanyu
- Swarnamuki
- Puthumai Pithan
- House Full
- Nee Varuvai Ena
- Aravindhan
- Unnarugae Naanirunthal
- Kakkai Chiraginile
- James Pandu
- Pachchak Kuthira
- Azhagi
- Kudaikul Mazhai
- Kannadi Pookal
- Kundakka Mandakka
- Unnai Vazhthi Padugiren
- Thendral
- Ammuvagiya Naan
- Aayirathil Oruvan
- Vithagan