S. Rajasekar
S. Rajasekar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 August 1957 |
| Died | (aged 62) |
| Other names | Robert Rajasekaran[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Director Cinematographer Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1979–2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Saranya Ponvannan (m.1988; div.1989) Tara Begam (m.1990-2019) (Until his death) |
S. Rajasekar (1957–2019)[2] was an Indian cinematographer, screenwriter and film director of Tamil films. He was also a busy actor of Tamil television series, Saravanan Meenatchi and has directed several successful films along with Robert Ashirwatham as a director duo popular as Robert Rajasekaran.[3][4][5] According to The Times of India, "The actor will be remembered for the “Ithu Oru Pon Malai Pozhudhu” song scene[6] in Nizhalgal which he enlivened with his youthful charm and spirit".[3]
Career
Rajasekar's first break happened with Kudisai, followed by Oru Thalai Ragam as he worked as cinematographer along with Robert Ashirwatham.[7] Bharathiraja's Nizhalgal provided him the break as a lead actor. Later he acted in many films as well as co-directed many successful films along with Robert Ashirwatham. The television series Thendral, Saravanan Meenatchi, Valli, Sathya made him a recognizable face among new generation audience.[8]
Personal life
Rajasekar was married to actress Saranya Ponvannan in 1988 and later divorced in 1989. Then he was married to Tara Begam in 1990. They couple don't have any children. On 8 September 2019, Rajasekar died of an illness while he was getting treated at Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai. He was 62 years old, and a resident of Valasaravakkam, Chennai.[9][10][11]
Partial filmography
As director duo
- Palaivana Solai – (1981)
- Kalyanakkaalam – (1982)
- Dhooram Adhighamillai – (1983)
- Chinna Poove Mella Pesu – (1987)
- Paravaigal Palavitham – (1988)
- Manasukkul Mathappu -(1988)
As actor
- Films
- Nizhalgal (1980)
- Poo Manam (1989)
- Gnana Paravai (1991)
- Ilaya Raagam (1995)
- Vallarasu (2000)
- Narasimha (2001)
- Don Chera (2006)
- Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
- Television
- Kasthuri -Sun TV (2007–2010)
- Thendral -Sun TV (2009–2013)
- Saravanan Meenatchi -Vijay TV (2011–2018)
- Valli -Sun TV (2016–2019)
- Sathya -Zee tamil (2019)
- Mappillai – Vijay TV (2019)
References
- ^ "Actor, director Rajasekhar of Robert-Rajasekhar fame passes away in Chennai, he was 61". The News Minute. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Winters, Bryce J. (8 September 2019). "Saravanan Meenakshi Fame Actor Rajashekar Passes Away at The Age of 62". TheNewsCrunch. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b Ramesh, Neeraja (8 September 2019). "Tamil film director and actor Rajasekar dies aged 61". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Tamil actor, cinematographer and director Rajasekar passes away". The Hindu. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Vijay TV's 'Saravanan Meenatchi' fame Rajasekar passes away". The New Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Ithu oru ponmalai pozhuthu song - இது ஒரு பொன்மாலை பொழுது - Nizhalgal – SPB – Ilaiyaraja". YouTube. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ Kolappan, B (1 December 2018). "Cinematographer, director Robert dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Tamil Film Director, Actor S Rajasekar Passes Away". CNN-News18. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away". The Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar dies at 61". India Today. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "பிரபல இயக்குனர், நடிகர் ராஜசேகர் திடீர் மரணம்!". Puthiya Thalaimurai. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
External links
- Rajashekar at IMDb