Sekhar (actor)
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| Born | J. V. Sekar 7 January 1963 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, india |
| Died | 8 July 2003 (aged 40) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Master Sekar, Master Shekhar |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–1988 |
J. V. Sekhar (7 January 1963 – 8 July 2003), better known as Master Sekhar, was an Indian child actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films.
Early life and career[edit]
Sekhar was born on 7 January 1963. He performed more than 50 films in four languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada). He was introduced to Tamil cinema as a child artist for the film Kudiyirundha Koyil in 1968.[1] He performed in the lead roles in films including Manipayal and Oh Manju. He was famous for his child performance in many movies, and was called Master Sekhar. He played MGR's character as a child in films including Idhaya Veenai and Kudiyirundha Koyil. He also performed in TV serials. He is the son of cinematographer J.V. Vijayam.[1]
He died on 8 July 2003 in Chennai after falling from the first floor of his house.[2][3]
Partial filmography[edit]
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| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Kudiyirundha Koyil | Tamil | Sekhar & Anand | |
| 1968 | Enga Oor Raja | Tamil | Young Chakravarthi | |
| 1968 | Oli Vilakku | Tamil | ||
| 1968 | Chakkaram | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Vaa Raja Vaa | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Anadhai Anandhan | Tamil | Anandhan | |
| 1970 | Vairagyam | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Enga Mama | Tamil | Gandhi | |
| 1970 | En Annan | Tamil | Ranga | |
| 1970 | Namma Kuzhandaigal | Tamil | ||
| 1971 | Annai Velankanni | Tamil | Raasa | |
| 1971 | Bobanum Moliyum | Malayalam | Boban | |
| 1971 | Aabhijathyam | Malayalam | ||
| 1972 | Aseervatham | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Mayiladumkunnu | Malayalam | ||
| 1972 | Thangadurai | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Raja | Tamil | Young Raja | |
| 1972 | Akka Thamudu | Telugu | ||
| 1972 | Agathiyar | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Meendum Vazhven | Tamil | Babu | |
| 1972 | Annamitta Kai | Tamil | Durairaj | |
| 1972 | Idhaya Veenai | Tamil | Sundharam | |
| 1973 | Kattila Thottila | Tamil | Gopi | |
| 1973 | Sollathaan Ninaikkiren | Tamil | Kamal's Brother | |
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan | Tamil | Ponna | |
| 1973 | Thirumalai Deivam | Tamil | Venkatesan | |
| 1974 | Vani Rani | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Engamma Sapatham | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Manipayal | Tamil | Ilangovan | |
| 1975 | Manjal Mugame Varuga | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Swami Ayyappan | Malayalam/Tamil | Ayyappan | |
| 1975 | Munniravu Neram | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Odakkuzhal | Malayalam | ||
| 1975 | Janaki Sabatham | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Oh Manju | Tamil | Madhu | |
| 1976 | Payanam | Tamil | Sekhar | |
| 1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | Malayalam | ||
| 1976 | Kumara Vijayam | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Mohiniyaattam | Malayalam | Chintu | |
| 1976 | Perum Pughazhum | Tamil | Ravi | |
| 1976 | Amba Ambika Ambalika | Malayalam | Sree Murukan | |
| 1976 | Aayiram Janmangal | Malayalam | Rajan | |
| 1976 | Dasavatharam | Tamil | Bharatha | |
| 1977 | Samudram | Malayalam | ||
| 1978 | Beena | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Kavari Maan | Tamil | Rajesh | |
| 1979 | Nallathoru Kudumbam | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Neethiyaa Nyayamaa | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Anbin Alaigal | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Nangooram | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Thunaivi | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Oorai Therinjukithen | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Aparna | Malayalam |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "திரைத் துளி". tamil.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "షాకింగ్ న్యూస్.. శేఖర్ మాస్టర్ని చంపేసిన గూగుల్". Sakshi (in Telugu). 21 July 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "Master Sekhar falls to death". The Hindu. 9 July 2003. Archived from the original on 5 September 2003. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
External links[edit]
- Sekhar at IMDb
- "Complete List of Master Sekhar". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
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