Sridhar was an Indian actor in the Tamil film industry. He has acted in about 150 films. He was introduced to Tamil cinema as a child artist. He was famous for his child performance in many movies and was called Master Sridhar.[3]
Master Sridhar | |
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Born | Sridhar 1953[1] |
Died | 11 December 2013[2] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 50)
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Master Sreedhar, Master Sreethar |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse | Baby Indira[2] |
Children | Prashanth Rakshith Balaji[3] |
Honours | Kalaimamani 2020 [4] |
Personal life edit
Sridhar married actress Indira (aka Baby Indira) who was also a famous child artist in 70s movies. The couple has two sons named Prashanth and Rakshith. He was residing with his family in his residence in Chennai Kottivaakkam Karpagamabal Nagar.[3]
Film career edit
Beginning his career as a child artist, Sridhar acted in many films, including Kandan Karunai, Karnan, Swamy Ayyappan. He proved his mettle in social genre too cast as hero in K.S. Gopalakrishnan's Kurathi Magan, starring Gemini Ganesan and K.R. Vijaya. He was well known for his performance as Lord Muruga in the classic old movie Kandan Karunai.[citation needed]
Adi Parasakthi (Raj TV), Gnyaanaanandham (Podhigai) and Indrajith (Jaya TV) were some of the serials in which he was featured.[citation needed]
His last film in Tamil was 2007 released Bhagavan Ayyappan.[3]
Partial filmography edit
Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
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1966 | Marakka Mudiyumaa? | Tamil | ||
1967 | Sri Purandara Dasaru | Kannada | ||
1964 | Karnan | Tamil | Meghanathan | |
1967 | Kandan Karunai | Tamil | Child Muruga | |
1967 | Chithramela | Malayalam | ||
1969 | Ballatha Pahayan | Malayalam | ||
1970 | Namma Kuzhanthaigal | Tamil | ||
1972 | Kurathi Magan | Tamil | ||
1974 | Panathukkaga | Tamil | Ravi | |
1976 | Dasavatharam | Tamil | Prince Lakshmanan | |
1977 | Sneham | Malayalam | ||
1982 | Krodham | Tamil | Siva | |
1986 | Nambinar Keduvathillai | Tamil | ||
1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | Tamil | ||
1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | Tamil | Narathar |
Death edit
He had asthma for long period and died on 11 December 2013 morning due to sudden heart attack. He is survived by his wife Baby Indira and sons Prashanth and Rakshit Balaji.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Master Sridhar Passed Away". www.kollywoodtoday.net. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Versatile talent". The Hindu. www.thehindu.com. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Actor Master Sreethar Died..!!". tamilplex.com. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "T.N. Govt. Announces Kalaimamani awards for 2019, 2020". The Hindu. 20 February 2021.
- ^ "நடிகர் "மாஸ்டர் ஸ்ரீதர்" மாரடைப்பால் காலமானார்! - Old actor Master Sridhar Dead". cinema.dinamalar.com. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2015.