S. Rajasekar
S. Rajasekar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 August 1957 |
| Died | (aged 62) |
| Occupation(s) | Director Cinematographer Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1979–2019 |
| Spouse |
Tara Begam (m. 1990–2019) |
S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957 – 8 September 2019)[1] was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He collaborated with director Robert under the name Robert–Rajasekar.[2]
Career[edit]
Rajasekar's first break happened with Kudisai, followed by Oru Thalai Ragam as he worked as cinematographer along with Robert Ashirwatham.[3][4] Bharathiraja's Nizhalgal provided him the break as a lead actor. He has co-directed many successful films along with Robert Ashirwatham as a director duo known as Robert–Rajasekar.[5][6][7]
Later, he acted in many TV serials, notably Thendral, Saravanan Meenatchi, Valli, and Sathya. His role in Saravanan Meenatchi was liked by many, as he portrayed a comedic, friendly dad with ease. This made him a recognizable face among the new generation audience.[8]
Personal life[edit]
Rajasekar married Tara Begam in 1990. The couple had no children.[9]
Death[edit]
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.[10][11][12]
Partial filmography[edit]
As director duo[edit]
- Films
- Palaivana Solai – (1981)
- Kalyanakkaalam – (1982)
- Dhooram Adhighamillai – (1983)
- Chinna Poove Mella Pesu – (1987)
- Paravaigal Palavitham – (1988)
- Manasukkul Mathappu -(1988)
- Television
- Naanal – (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)
As actor[edit]
- Films
- Nizhalgal (1980)
- Poo Manam (1989)
- Gnana Paravai (1991)
- Senbaga Thottam (1992)
- Chembaruthi (1992) (Guest Appearance)
- Ilaya Ragam (1995)
- Vallarasu (2000)
- Narasimha (2001)
- Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001)
- Amudhae (2005)
- Don Chera (2006)
- Theekuchi (2008)
- Thira (2013)
- Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
- Television
- Akshaya – Sun TV (1998–1999)
- Pushpanjali – Sun TV (2000–2001)
- Roja– Jaya TV (2004–2006) Mahesh's father
- My Dear Bootham – Sun TV (2004–2007) Gowtham Gowri's father
- Kasthuri – Sun TV (2007–2010)
- Meera – Vijay TV (2010)
- Vasantham – Sun TV (2010–2011)
- Thendral – Sun TV (2009–2014)
- Saravanan Meenatchi – Vijay TV (2011–2018)
- Valli – Sun TV (2015–2019)
- Mappillai – Vijay TV (2017–2018)
- Sathya – Zee Tamil (2019)
References[edit]
- ^ Winters, Bryce J. (8 September 2019). "Saravanan Meenakshi Fame Actor Rajashekar Passes Away at The Age of 62". TheNewsCrunch. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Actor, director Rajasekhar of Robert-Rajasekhar fame passes away in Chennai, he was 61". The News Minute. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Kolappan, B (1 December 2018). "Cinematographer, director Robert dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ Kumar, N. (22 May 1987). "A courageous comeback". The Indian Express. p. 12. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Ramesh, Neeraja (8 September 2019). "Tamil film director and actor Rajasekar dies aged 61". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Tamil actor, cinematographer and director Rajasekar passes away". The Hindu. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 12 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Vijay TV's 'Saravanan Meenatchi' fame Rajasekar passes away". The New Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Tamil Film Director, Actor S Rajasekar Passes Away". News18. 9 September 2019. Archived from the original on 15 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ ராஜன், அய்யனார் (22 September 2021). ""அவர் வாங்கின வீட்டை அவர் நடிச்ச சீரியல் தயாரிப்பாளருக்கே வாடகைக்கு விட்டுட்டேன்!"- தாரா ராஜசேகர்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away". The Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar dies at 61". India Today. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 10 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "பிரபல இயக்குனர், நடிகர் ராஜசேகர் திடீர் மரணம்!". Puthiya Thalaimurai (in Tamil). 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
External links[edit]
- S. Rajasekar at IMDb