S. Rajasekar
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]
S. Rajasekar | |
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Born | 1957 |
Died | (aged 62) |
Other names | Robert Rajasekaran[1] |
Occupation | Director Cinematographer Screenwriter |
Years active | 1979–2019 |
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 Tara Begam. They had no children. On 8 September 2019, Rajasekar died of an illness while he was getting treated at Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai. He was 61 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)
- 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.
- 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 on IMDb