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My Take
Sivaji Ganesan represents the towering, theatrical tradition of Indian cinema that I find endlessly compelling. Born in 1928, he bridged stage and screen and shaped Tamil film for half a century, while also serving as producer and politician. Being called one of India's greatest actors, and the most imitated, is the highest possible compliment, because imitation means an artist defined a language others still speak. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan only formalize what audiences already knew. He passed in 2001, yet his influence clearly outlived him. I wish I could have witnessed that legendary intensity in a packed theatre.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sivaji Ganesan
- Name (Japanese)
- シヴァージ・ガネーシャン
- Reading
- しゔぁーじ・がねーしゃん
- Born
- October 1, 1928 – July 21, 2001
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Viluppuram, Viluppuram district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / politician / film producer / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- NTR National Award
- Filmfare Awards South
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri in arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sivaji Ganesan born?
October 1, 1928 – July 21, 2001.
Where is Sivaji Ganesan from?
Sivaji Ganesan is from Viluppuram, Viluppuram district, India.
What does Sivaji Ganesan do?
Sivaji Ganesan works as stage actor, film actor, politician, film producer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.