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Gemini Ganesan was born in Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai district, India on November 17, 1920. Gemini Ganesan was a film actor and film director. Death is recorded on March 22, 2005, at the age of 84. Education on record includes Madras Christian College. Awards on record include Filmfare Awards South and Padma Shri in arts.
My Take
Alongside M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan, he formed the holy trinity of an entire film industry, and I find that fascinating because a romantic lead essentially defines a culture's idea of charm for a generation. From a small town like Pudukkottai to the hearts of millions, he became a benchmark of screen tenderness. A Filmfare Award winner who worked into old age, he passed in 2005, but his on-screen warmth remains his real legacy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gemini Ganesan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェミニ・ガネーシャン
- Reading
- じぇみに・がねーしゃん
- Born
- November 17, 1920 – March 22, 2005
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
- Origin
- Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai district, India
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director / director
2. Background
- University
- Madras Christian College
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
- Padma Shri in arts
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini%20Ganesan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q785011
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gemini Ganesan born?
Born November 17, 1920.
When did Gemini Ganesan die?
Died March 22, 2005, aged 84.
Where was Gemini Ganesan from?
Gemini Ganesan was from Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai district, India.
What did Gemini Ganesan do?
Gemini Ganesan worked as actor, film actor, film director, director.
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