||=|=|=|=|~~Kaadhal Mannan Gemini Ganesan ~~|=|=|=|=||

[bingleguy]

Ganesan popularly known as Gemini Ganesan flourished as the Kaadhal Mannan in the early 50s to 70s of the Tinsel Kingdom

Gemini Ganesan came out in flying colors during the reign of the EMPERORS of the TINSEL KINGDOM, the then CM of Tamil Nadu, Puratchi Thalaivar Ponmana Semmal Thiru MG Ramachandran and Nadigar Thilagam Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan .......

Gemini, with his sweet looks and charm attracted many young ladies during his reign in the industry ... Savitri, popularly known as the Nadigayar Thilagam married Gemini Ganesan.

This charming personality ruled the ROMANTIC niche of the TAMIL CINEMA INDUSTRY and was very popular for his romantic and casual acting..... Voicing with AMRajah and PBS for his songs, many of his songs were true unforgettable HITS of the 60s......

Profile can be found on this link....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_Ganesan


The Kaadhal Mannan has to his credit so many unforgettable movies ....Lets discuss his movies, his charm, his romance, his life, his reign .................................

[bingleguy]

One of my favourites of GG is the movie Then Nilavu Directed by Sreedhar..... Very casual romantic acting with Vaijayanthi Mala ... Those days, the songs Paatu paada vaa .... was really a big BLOCKBUSTER ......

The film was pictured in the Wonderful hilly and lake regions of Kashmir ... this was a Black n White treat of the wonderful Kashmir as treat to our eyes .....

Film had Gemini ganesan, Vaijayanthi mala, K.A.Thangavelu,M.Saroja,M.N.Nambiar and others. Sridhar and A.M.Raja had a good rapport till then and were doing films together and this marked their last joint venture.

AMR came up with some classic numbers for this film and Kannadasan came up with classic lyrics for each song.

Film had variety of songs and most of them were shot in Kashmir

The Evergreen Paatu paadava by AMR himself is an amazing song and every one even now hums this song

[bingleguy]

THE HINDU has to say about the Star n Versatile actor ....

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/15/stories/2003081501500300.htm

[bingleguy]

Not only during the past .... even before his demise in 2005 ...... Gemini has acted in many films .... noticbly in Avvai Shanmugi ... where he played in the character as Father of Meena .... and FIL of Kamal .... naturally falling for the feminine Shanmugi feeling her to look similar to his wife ...... very natural acting ....

Also quotable is the Rudra Veena and Unnal Mudiyum Thambi where he played the father of Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Padma Shri Kamal Hassan respectively ... Portraying as Bilahari Maarthaandam pillai in the movie he brilliantly brought out the life to the role of a typical singer ..... The role aptly fitted him in the Rudra Veena, which made him to perform the same role in the movie UMT .......

The scene where he is questioned by the media, and he answers all with his actions n sounds without even reciting a single word was really awesome ....

Movies like Mettukudi and Avvai Shanmugi proved his comic stand even in his late days .....

He is Kadhal Mannan forever !

[bingleguy]

During the reign of NTR of taking up Krishna roles ;-) Gemini challenged him by taking up the role in the movies likle Chakravarthy, Abhimanyu etc .....

[Sanguine Sridhar]

I like his movies like Missiyamma,Sumaithaangi,Then Nilavu etc., a real kaadhal mannan..!

[bingleguy]

I like his movies like Missiyamma,Sumaithaangi,Then Nilavu etc., a real kaadhal mannan..!
True .... brilliant performance ..... indha movies lendhu ungalukku marakka mudiyaadha scene edhaavadhu sollunga ???

how bt Yaar Payyan .... Srimaaaaaaaan sundarraajan ;-) nice movie !

[raaja_rasigan]

Gemini as

Bilahari Marthandam pillai - unnal mudiyum thambi

Avvai shanmugi :lol:

Mettukudi :lol: :lol:

gounder: Maama unga left adiya kaattunga maama :lol:

[smith1]

Gemini was superb in sumai thangi. I think that it is easily his best performance.

Also, his performance in punnagai. KB termed it the best film he directed.

Gemini however felt that his best performance came in naan avan illai.

India today, in its tribue, said that while seeing the brute romance of the likes of vikram in sethu, we realise how we miss the romantic moments provided by the 'kadhal mannan' in his films.

A vastly underrated actor.

[joe]

vanjikottai Vaaliban ,kalyana parisu ,Veera pandiya kattabomman ,Paasamalar ,Paarththal Pasi theerum are some of his memorable movies.

[sriranga]

then nilavu with vayjeyanthimala, MNN - superb movie, super hit songs.

thangavelu: kashmir poroam cash meerumo theriyalai. :lol:

[joe]

I think ,He acted in only one movie (MugaRaasi?) with Makkal thilagam.

[madhu]

different get up in kaNavanE kaNkaNda deivam..
villain in vallavanukku vallavan

[Kumar]

Naan Avan Illai was one of my favourites. He did some memorable devotional movies too like Aathi Parasakthi, Kandhan Karunai and Annai Velankanni.

And he was still a charmer in his later years. I remember him doing an interview in the early 1990s in Singapore; he managed to make the young, female interviewer blush by subtly complimenting her looks.

[rami]

Popularly known as Gemini, he would have given a very different perfomance in the movie Avvai Shanmugi ..

The way he give rose to Chandra mukhi, the look he gives lady kamal .. :lol:

[rami]

Also in the movie vanjikkottai valiban, Gemini wud have excelled in the role being torn between two beauties..

[rami]

He also played Lord Krishna in some movie.. is it Maya bazaar ?

[Thirumaran]

He also played Lord Krishna in some movie.. is it Maya bazaar ?

Nope in Maya Bazaar he played Abhimanyu. NTR played Krishna :)

[rami]

Then which movie had him as Lord Krishna :?

[mgb]

Gemini was the first person to be present "malarum ninaivugal" in madras doordarshan.. he mentioned that he was 34 years when he made his debut and he was much elder to sivaji ganesan :shock:

[joe]

Gemini was the first person to be present "malarum ninaivugal" in madras doordarshan.. he mentioned that he was 34 years when he made his debut and he was much elder to sivaji ganesan :shock:

Gemini ganesan worked as a Teacher/Lecturer before he entered acting.

[mgb]

His performance in RAMU would be different.. in the song "nilave ennidam nerungaadhe" :thumbsup: incidentally SPB n Mano got their first chance by singing this song before the respective MDs :)

[mgb]

He also mentioned one more thing in his malarum ninaivugal. He has lot of cheques given by various producers worth a few lakhs, which got returned from banks for insufficient fund.. and he never tried to present them again nor did he threaten the producers with legal action.. and he said, "avanga kitta panam irundha kuduthu irukka maattaangala" :) "nammala vechu padam eduthadhaala collection kuraiva irundhu irukkalaam illaiyaa" :) neenga nambalana, yaaravadhu en kitta 1000 rubaa kuduthu ella chequesm eduthukaradhuna, naan udane kuduthudaren :)

[smith1]

Gemini did Bsc.(chemistry) in MCC college, tambaram & was a lecturer there before entering films.

[smith1]

In an interview to vijay TV, he mentioned that in the film he acted with MGR - mugarasi, he had performed a fight sequence with the villain which was acclaimed during the rushes, but it was edited out in the final version.

He said that it was done at the insistence of one man. He did not say who, though.

Anyway not difficult to guess.

[smith1]

gemini also acted as a villain in his later years in a film wich featured both kamal & rajini as heroes.

That film - Alaudeenum arputha vilakkum.

Incidentally this was the last film done by kamal & rajini together.

[Nerd]

gemini also acted as a villain in his later years in a film wich featured both kamal & rajini as heroes.

That film - Alaudeenum arputha vilakkum.

Incidentally this was the last film done by kamal & rajini together.

<<Digr>>
The last film in which they both appeared together was thillu mullu :P
<<Ends>>

[tfmlover]

Then which movie had him as Lord Krishna :?
Veera Abhimanyu
and few more
i post one interesting clip soon

[tfmlover]

earlier movies credited as R Ganesan ,he gained 'Gemini' thru his continued connection with Gemini studios
guess after his movie 'chakradhaari '( in which he first appeared as lord krishna) R Ganesan became Gemini Ganesan
watch : http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/Tfmlover-Classic/Chakradhari/

[tfmlover]

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/15/stories/2003081501500300.htm
http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/03/25/stories/2005032500480400.htm

[bingleguy]

vanjikottai Vaaliban ,kalyana parisu ,Veera pandiya kattabomman ,Paasamalar ,Paarththal Pasi theerum are some of his memorable movies.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Good choices Joe ...

Kalyana Parisu .... man absolutely unforgettable and wonderful comedy along with Thangavelu .... Mannar n company .....

Paarthaal Pasi theerum .... he was smart n good looking ... acted well with the Nadigar Thilagam himself .......

How about the movie Shanti Nilayam .... this movie is also to his credit on the COLOR period ...

I dont remember the name of the movie, the one with Sowkar Janaki ..... the LIFE and FILE conversation .... that was also a rememberance for the versatile actor !

[bingleguy]

gemini also acted as a villain in his later years in a film wich featured both kamal & rajini as heroes.

That film - Alaudeenum arputha vilakkum.

Incidentally this was the last film done by kamal & rajini together.

ys ......... but Gemini looked very old for the Thalapathy character ... and the costumes n colors .... horrible .....
his voice was actually enjoyed during those times ....

[bingleguy]

Gemini did Bsc.(chemistry) in MCC college, tambaram & was a lecturer there before entering films.

Ys ... andha kaalathula nadikka vandha Graduates la ivarum oruvar .... appo ellam graduates nadikka varuvadhu ellam periya vishayaa irundhudhu ...... he wanted to become a doc i guess .... adhu nadakkaadhadhu naalayo ennavo ... daughters ellam doctor kku padikka vechuttaru :-)

[sriranga]

gemini also acted as a villain in his later years in a film wich featured both kamal & rajini as heroes.

That film - Alaudeenum arputha vilakkum.

Incidentally this was the last film done by kamal & rajini together.

ys ......... but Gemini looked very old for the Thalapathy character ... and the costumes n colors .... horrible .....
his voice was actually enjoyed during those times ....
i thought the heroine in the movie pairing opposite kamal looked older than gemini.

[bingleguy]

He also mentioned one more thing in his malarum ninaivugal. He has lot of cheques given by various producers worth a few lakhs, which got returned from banks for insufficient fund.. and he never tried to present them again nor did he threaten the producers with legal action.. and he said, "avanga kitta panam irundha kuduthu irukka maattaangala" :) "nammala vechu padam eduthadhaala collection kuraiva irundhu irukkalaam illaiyaa" :) neenga nambalana, yaaravadhu en kitta 1000 rubaa kuduthu ella chequesm eduthukaradhuna, naan udane kuduthudaren :)

:-)

[bingleguy]

gemini also acted as a villain in his later years in a film wich featured both kamal & rajini as heroes.

That film - Alaudeenum arputha vilakkum.

Incidentally this was the last film done by kamal & rajini together.

ys ......... but Gemini looked very old for the Thalapathy character ... and the costumes n colors .... horrible .....
his voice was actually enjoyed during those times ....
i thought the heroine in the movie pairing opposite kamal looked older than gemini.

:lol: adhu seri ....... well infact heroines get older so soon ;-) btw who was the heroine ?

[bingleguy]

earlier movies credited as R Ganesan ,he gained 'Gemini' thru his continued connection with Gemini studios
guess after his movie 'chakradhaari '( in which he first appeared as lord krishna) R Ganesan became Gemini Ganesan
watch : http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/Tfmlover-Classic/Chakradhari/

OH ya ... chakravarthy nnu thappa sollitten .... CHakradhaari dhaan !

[tfmlover]

http://www.hindu.com/mag/2005/03/27/stories/2005032700540100.htm
http://www.indiapicks.com/stamps/Gallery/2005-06/_2006_Gemini_Ganeshan.jpg

[bingleguy]

Iyarkkai ennum Ilaya kanni ...... an absolutely wonderful song for which SPB has voiced for GG ! Though his officially first song was Adimai Penn - Ayiram Nilave vaa .... i guess he has sung Iyarkkai ennum song earlier ........ can somebody confirm this ?

[bingleguy]

Absolutely wonderful song ......

Listen to it here
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/tamil/s/movie_name.5388/

Movie Name: Shanthi Nilayam (1969)
Singer: Balasubramanyam S P, Susheela P
Music Director: Viswanathan M S
Lyrics: Kannadasan
Year: 1969



iyarkkai ennum ilaya kanni
aengugiraal thunaiyai enni

(iyarkkai)

thalaiyai viriththuth thennai poaraadudhoa
edhanai ninaiththu ilaneeraadudhoa
kanni unnaik kandadhaaloa
thannaiyallith thandhadhaaloa

ilaigal maraththukkenna maelaadaiyoa
idaiyai maraiththuk kattum noolaadaiyoa
kattik konda kalvan yaaroa
kalvanukku enna paeroa

(iyarkkai)

ponnidaththin mellidaiyil poovaada
pottu vaiththa vanna mugam neeraada
ponnidaththin mellidaiyil poovaada
pottu vaiththa vanna mugam neeraada
thaamaraiyaal aen siriththaal
thalaivanukkoa thoodhu vittaal

(iyarkkai)

[bingleguy]

Kanavane Kan kanda deivam ...... this again was a wonderful portrayal by GG ..... a koonan .... i guess this was an inspirational movie .... not sure which was the original version of this ....

He has really played a wonderful role in the movie .....

[bingleguy]

i guess he is also not a drama Artiste ..... unlike others ..... he does not have a proper acting background .....

[raaja_rasigan]

vanjikottai Vaaliban ,kalyana parisu ,Veera pandiya kattabomman ,Paasamalar ,Paarththal Pasi theerum are some of his memorable movies.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: Good choices Joe ...

Kalyana Parisu .... man absolutely unforgettable and wonderful comedy along with Thangavelu .... Mannar n company .....

Paarthaal Pasi theerum .... he was smart n good looking ... acted well with the Nadigar Thilagam himself .......

How about the movie Shanti Nilayam .... this movie is also to his credit on the COLOR period ...

I dont remember the name of the movie, the one with Sowkar Janaki ..... the LIFE and FILE conversation .... that was also a rememberance for the versatile actor !

Iru Kodugal by K Balachander

Gemini Ganesan, Sowkar Janaki, Jayanthi - lead actors

[bingleguy]

Ysssssssssssssssss :-) Iru Kodugal :-)

Wonderful movie ...... very strong dialogues ... as usual ;-) controversial KB movie ....

[raaja_rasigan]

Ysssssssssssssssss :-) Iru Kodugal :-)

Wonderful movie ...... very strong dialogues ... as usual ;-) controversial KB movie ....

As usual multiple angle love from KB :lol:

[bingleguy]

Ysssssssssssssssss :-) Iru Kodugal :-)

Wonderful movie ...... very strong dialogues ... as usual ;-) controversial KB movie ....

As usual multiple angle love from KB :lol:

adhai handle panna avaraala dhaan mudiyum ;-)

GG though being the hero ... would have taken a back seat ..... and would have let Sowkar n Jayanthi on the lead .....

[rami]

One more movie with Sowkar .. "Kanna sugama , krishna sugama .. ". Even in that movie, Gemini wud have underplayed ..

[mgb]

One more movie with Sowkar .. "Kanna sugama , krishna sugama .. ". Even in that movie, Gemini wud have underplayed ..Kaaviya Thalaivi

[bingleguy]

Paarthaal Pasi theerum :-)

Nadigayar thilagam kku etha jodi nnu niroobichu irukkaaru namma Gemini .... ;-) both, lovers on the screen ..... married on the screen .... were married behind the scenes too ....

does anybody knw why they broke up ?????????

[smith1]

savithri produced & directed a couple of films which bombed.

She then took to drinking heavily & that was one of the reasons for the split - that was one of the news.

[bingleguy]

savithri produced & directed a couple of films which bombed.

She then took to drinking heavily & that was one of the reasons for the split - that was one of the news.

Ys i ve heard about that ... even my mom used to say that she used to drink a lot ....
Well it was pathetic for a person of such a calibre to have her addicted to something which would create a hole in her career life ....

Does anybody know Gemini Ganeshan in person ????????? hows he in normal life ????? Is he the same Kaadhal Mannan in real life ????

[bingleguy]

Naan Avan illai ......

Filmed n released during 1974 .... This movie is an intriguing story of a trickster who goes from place to place donning different disguises, cheating women and stealing all along the way.

This movie was a critically acclaimed Tamil classic, though not a commercial hit. Gemini Ganesan, who was 54 years old then, won accolades for his exemplary performance in the title role of a deceitful philanderer in the film

The movie is now remade with Jeevan and Sneha in the lead ....

[bingleguy]

Gemini Ganesh of that time has even directed a movie named Idhaya Malar (1976) ........ with Start cast of himself, sowkar janaki, Kamal Hassan, Thangavelu .... n more ....

Can somebody throw some light on this movie ?????????

[tfmlover]

She then took to drinking heavily & that was one of the reasons for the split - that was one of the news.[/quote]

Ys i ve heard about that ... even my mom used to say that she used to drink a lot ....
Well it was pathetic for a person of such a calibre to have her addicted to something which would create a hole in her career life ....

' not only that she did some sexy role in malayala movie s
..sooo fat huge arms , everything huge
came in swimsuit .. :x
guess 'Nadigayar Thilagam ' took her name and fame for granted
(sorry for digressing )

[Thirumaran]

Ysssssssssssssssss :-) Iru Kodugal :-)

Wonderful movie ...... very strong dialogues ... as usual ;-) controversial KB movie ....

What is controversial in the movie :roll: Gemini Marries Sowkar in his early days. Due to some reason he thought that sowkar was dead and marries Jayanthi. After several years he meets sowkar as his higher official. Without knowing all these Jayanthi suspects gemini.
I hope i am saying it right. Saw it long back :roll:

Due to everyone's good Sowkar departs from them later :roll:

What is controversial in this :huh:

[smith1]

Gemini was a kaadhal mannan in real life. he married 4 times & also had a live-in relationship with rajashree,actress.

[smith1]

Idhaya malar was not directed by gemini. He did not dierct any films. The film had kamal in the hero's role.

In naan avan illai, kamal appears in a samll role as the brother of one of the heroines.

[selvakumar]

not only that she did some sexy role in malayala movie s
..sooo fat huge arms , everything huge
came in swimsuit .. :x
guess 'Nadigayar Thilagam ' took her name and fame for granted
(sorry for digressing )

[dig] :shock: Is this true (reg Savithri) ? :shock: couldn't believe. [dig]

[smith1]

even I don't think she acted in any mallu film.

[Murali Srinivas]

Dear Bingleguy,

Idhya Malar was directed by GG. He did the direction but halfway through, the producer Manian (Idhyam Pesugirathu) brought Thamarai Manalan in to the picture and title cards appeared in both GG and TM's names as Directors. Based on a story written by Manian himself, this movie was released in 1976 (Sep, I think) but it failed to create any ripples. Kamal and Sujatha were paired and the film is still remembered only for the song " Sendu Malli Poo Pol Azahkiya Pandhu " (KJY, VJ).

Regards

[bingleguy]

Dear Bingleguy,

Idhya Malar was directed by GG. He did the direction but halfway through, the producer Manian (Idhyam Pesugirathu) brought Thamarai Manalan in to the picture and title cards appeared in both GG and TM's names as Directors. Based on a story written by Manian himself, this movie was released in 1976 (Sep, I think) but it failed to create any ripples. Kamal and Sujatha were paired and the film is still remembered only for the song " Sendu Malli Poo Pol Azahkiya Pandhu " (KJY, VJ).

Regards

Thanks for that info Murali .....

[bingleguy]

I have heard many ppl call Gemini as Sambhar ... why was that so ? some of em whom i asked quoted him to be a iyer - being the reason why he was called that way .... is this true ???? or was there some other reason why he was called by that name?