Ganga (1960 – 10 November 2023) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films as a leading and supporting actor.[1]
Ganga | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 |
| Died | 10 November 2023 (aged 62–63) Chidambaram, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982-2002 |
Career
editGanga made his acting debut through Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham (1982), portraying a supporting role. His career breakthrough came through T. Rajender's romantic drama Uyirullavarai Usha (1983), where he portrayed a lead role alongside Rajender and Saritha. The film won critical acclaim upon release, and performed well at the box office.[2] [3] In the mid-1980s, Ganga continued to take on a mix of lead and supporting roles in the Tamil film industry. Other notable films that he proceeded to work on included Karaiyai Thodatha Alaigal (1985), Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986) and Meendum Savithri (1996).[4]
Death
editGanga died on 10 November 2023 aged 63 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Ganga did not marry and lived with his brother's family until his death.[5]
Filmography
editFilms
edit- Kadavulukku Oru Kaditham (1982)
- Uyirullavarai Usha (1983)
- Karaiyai Thodatha Alaigal (1985)
- Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986)
- Kalamellam Un Madiyil (1986)
- Kanmaniye Pesu (1986)
- Veedu Manaivi Makkal (1988)
- Thangamana Raasa (1989)
- Murugane Thunai (1990)
- Meendum Savithri (1996)
- Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002)
Television
edit- Nambikkai (Sun TV)
References
edit- ↑ "நடிகர் கங்கா மாரடைப்பால் திடீர் மரணம்". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). 11 November 2023.
- ↑ திரைஞானி (20 March 1983). "உயிருள்ளவரை உஷா". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 56–57. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "காதல் மனைவிக்கு எடுத்து காவியமாய் மாற்றிய டிஆர்: 40ம் ஆண்டில் உயிருள்ள வரை உஷா!". Tamil Hindustan Times (in Tamil).
- ↑ "Actor Ganga passes away suddenly due to heart attack". The Times of India. 11 November 2023.
- ↑ "பிரபல நடிகர் கங்கா மரணம்.. ரசிகர்கள் அதிர்ச்சி!". News18 தமிழ் (in Tamil). 11 November 2023.