This name might ring a bell for Old movie lovers but majority folks would have forgotten this name.
Family of 4 brothers ventured into acting out of which both T.K.S Shanmugam & Bhagavathy faired well in the stage. The irony of today is people know only “avvai shanmugi” as Kamal but T.K.Shanmugam was the one who donned the role of “Avvaiyar” in 1942 and hence called as “Avvai” shanmugam. Famous tamil poet “Kavimani Desiga vinayagam pillai” praised Shanmugam for his role as Avvai . Though shanmugam played few roles in movies it was his younger brother T.K.Bhagavathy who fared well on screen.
When we (including the media) discuss about Character artists usually we speak high of S.V.Rangarao,S.V.Subbiah, T.S.Baliah or atleast S.V.Sahasranamam but this man T.K.Bhagavathy silently did so many movies in his long film career which spanned across 45 years.
T.K.Bhagavathy who had a great voice & personality started his career in Menaka(1935).
In the stage drama bhagavathy donned historical roles (Rajapart, raja raja chozhan & many more) with ease and thus paved a way for his entry into films.
Bhagavathy did lot of movies in the 50’s but his career best came in the form of RAvana(mythological roles were not new to him) in Sampoorna Ramayanam. Veenai kodiyudaiya vendhane is quite popular even today (vocals by Trichy Loganathan). Can anyone forget the Marudhu brothers played by Bhagavathy & Mustafa , especially Bhagavathy played the role of Periya MArudhu to perfection.
Don’t just write him off with Historical/Mythological roles. He played affectionate brother, caring Dad, devoted husband, devoted servant in many movies .. To name a few the majestic & affectionate role of a dad he played in “Panama pasama” fetched him many accolades. They way he handles his arrogant wife played by S.Varalakshmi and lovable daughter B.Sarojadevi.. Bhagavathy gave a brilliant performance. Another notable film was “Savale Samali” where in he played JAyalalitha’s father and the conversations between him, nambiar & nagesh were to the dot. Another noticeable character was that of the doctor who separates the Conjoined twins in neerum neruppum.
In 70’s we saw him in many movies as MGR’s brother, dad etc (Nam naadu is one such move). He appeared as Lakshmi’s dad in Sange muzhangu.
Sondham – he played Muthuraman’s dad oh my he played that mirazdar role brilliantly.
Don’t just write him off for his character roles, his best came in the form of “Sabatham” where he played the cunning younger brother who kills his look alike elder brother and takes his place . He played that role with so much ease and every time I watch this movie I’m impressed with him again & again. He played womanizer too thus proved that he could play just any role at ease.His main asset was his voice .
While acting in the movies, both the brothers continued their Drama as well. 1972 was the last year they had their last drama. 1973 Bhagavathy lost his brother but still continued to do character roles in movies. One can see him Rajini’s aarilirundhu arubuthu varai & kamal’s alavudeenum arputha vilakkum.
But, did we utilize his potential to the fullest? The answer is “NO”. Except for few movies he was casted in same kind of roles but nevertheless he did justice to any role he played and proved his talent. One such movie was “Vanthale magarasi” where in he played Jayalalitha’s dad but will be acting as a lawyer to mend deal between Jayalalitha & (MNrajam,cksaraswathi).
It gives immense pleasure to write about such a wonderful artist and it’s sad that the industry has forgotten this legendary actor.
Bhagavathy led a very simple life. He died in 1983.
Will come back soon with another artist – Rajesh Lavanya
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Theatre King Bhagavathy(T.K.Bhagavathy)
Theatre King Bhagavathy(T.K.Bhagavathy)
This name might ring a bell for Old movie lovers but majority folks would have forgotten this name.
Family of 4 brothers ventured into acting out of which both T.K.S Shanmugam & Bhagavathy faired well in the stage. The irony of today is people know only “avvai shanmugi” as Kamal but T.K.Shanmugam was the one who donned the role of “Avvaiyar” in 1942 and hence called as “Avvai” shanmugam. Famous tamil poet “Kavimani Desiga vinayagam pillai” praised Shanmugam for his role as Avvai . Though shanmugam played few roles in movies it was his younger brother T.K.Bhagavathy who fared well on screen.
When we (including the media) discuss about Character artists usually we speak high of S.V.Rangarao,S.V.Subbiah, T.S.Baliah or atleast S.V.Sahasranamam but this man T.K.Bhagavathy silently did so many movies in his long film career which spanned across 45 years.
T.K.Bhagavathy who had a great voice & personality started his career in Menaka(1935).
In the stage drama bhagavathy donned historical roles (Rajapart, raja raja chozhan & many more) with ease and thus paved a way for his entry into films.
Bhagavathy did lot of movies in the 50’s but his career best came in the form of RAvana(mythological roles were not new to him) in Sampoorna Ramayanam. Veenai kodiyudaiya vendhane is quite popular even today (vocals by Trichy Loganathan). Can anyone forget the Marudhu brothers played by Bhagavathy & Mustafa , especially Bhagavathy played the role of Periya MArudhu to perfection.
Don’t just write him off with Historical/Mythological roles. He played affectionate brother, caring Dad, devoted husband, devoted servant in many movies .. To name a few the majestic & affectionate role of a dad he played in “Panama pasama” fetched him many accolades. They way he handles his arrogant wife played by S.Varalakshmi and lovable daughter B.Sarojadevi.. Bhagavathy gave a brilliant performance. Another notable film was “Savale Samali” where in he played JAyalalitha’s father and the conversations between him, nambiar & nagesh were to the dot. Another noticeable character was that of the doctor who separates the Conjoined twins in neerum neruppum.
In 70’s we saw him in many movies as MGR’s brother, dad etc (Nam naadu is one such move). He appeared as Lakshmi’s dad in Sange muzhangu.
Sondham – he played Muthuraman’s dad oh my he played that mirazdar role brilliantly.
Don’t just write him off for his character roles, his best came in the form of “Sabatham” where he played the cunning younger brother who kills his look alike elder brother and takes his place . He played that role with so much ease and every time I watch this movie I’m impressed with him again & again. He played womanizer too thus proved that he could play just any role at ease.His main asset was his voice .
While acting in the movies, both the brothers continued their Drama as well. 1972 was the last year they had their last drama. 1973 Bhagavathy lost his brother but still continued to do character roles in movies. One can see him Rajini’s aarilirundhu arubuthu varai & kamal’s alavudeenum arputha vilakkum.
But, did we utilize his potential to the fullest? The answer is “NO”. Except for few movies he was casted in same kind of roles but nevertheless he did justice to any role he played and proved his talent. One such movie was “Vanthale magarasi” where in he played Jayalalitha’s dad but will be acting as a lawyer to mend deal between Jayalalitha & (MNrajam,cksaraswathi).
It gives immense pleasure to write about such a wonderful artist and it’s sad that the industry has forgotten this legendary actor.
Bhagavathy led a very simple life. He died in 1983.
Will come back soon with another artist – Rajesh Lavanya
This name might ring a bell for Old movie lovers but majority folks would have forgotten this name.
Family of 4 brothers ventured into acting out of which both T.K.S Shanmugam & Bhagavathy faired well in the stage. The irony of today is people know only “avvai shanmugi” as Kamal but T.K.Shanmugam was the one who donned the role of “Avvaiyar” in 1942 and hence called as “Avvai” shanmugam. Famous tamil poet “Kavimani Desiga vinayagam pillai” praised Shanmugam for his role as Avvai . Though shanmugam played few roles in movies it was his younger brother T.K.Bhagavathy who fared well on screen.
When we (including the media) discuss about Character artists usually we speak high of S.V.Rangarao,S.V.Subbiah, T.S.Baliah or atleast S.V.Sahasranamam but this man T.K.Bhagavathy silently did so many movies in his long film career which spanned across 45 years.
T.K.Bhagavathy who had a great voice & personality started his career in Menaka(1935).
In the stage drama bhagavathy donned historical roles (Rajapart, raja raja chozhan & many more) with ease and thus paved a way for his entry into films.
Bhagavathy did lot of movies in the 50’s but his career best came in the form of RAvana(mythological roles were not new to him) in Sampoorna Ramayanam. Veenai kodiyudaiya vendhane is quite popular even today (vocals by Trichy Loganathan). Can anyone forget the Marudhu brothers played by Bhagavathy & Mustafa , especially Bhagavathy played the role of Periya MArudhu to perfection.
Don’t just write him off with Historical/Mythological roles. He played affectionate brother, caring Dad, devoted husband, devoted servant in many movies .. To name a few the majestic & affectionate role of a dad he played in “Panama pasama” fetched him many accolades. They way he handles his arrogant wife played by S.Varalakshmi and lovable daughter B.Sarojadevi.. Bhagavathy gave a brilliant performance. Another notable film was “Savale Samali” where in he played JAyalalitha’s father and the conversations between him, nambiar & nagesh were to the dot. Another noticeable character was that of the doctor who separates the Conjoined twins in neerum neruppum.
In 70’s we saw him in many movies as MGR’s brother, dad etc (Nam naadu is one such move). He appeared as Lakshmi’s dad in Sange muzhangu.
Sondham – he played Muthuraman’s dad oh my he played that mirazdar role brilliantly.
Don’t just write him off for his character roles, his best came in the form of “Sabatham” where he played the cunning younger brother who kills his look alike elder brother and takes his place . He played that role with so much ease and every time I watch this movie I’m impressed with him again & again. He played womanizer too thus proved that he could play just any role at ease.His main asset was his voice .
While acting in the movies, both the brothers continued their Drama as well. 1972 was the last year they had their last drama. 1973 Bhagavathy lost his brother but still continued to do character roles in movies. One can see him Rajini’s aarilirundhu arubuthu varai & kamal’s alavudeenum arputha vilakkum.
But, did we utilize his potential to the fullest? The answer is “NO”. Except for few movies he was casted in same kind of roles but nevertheless he did justice to any role he played and proved his talent. One such movie was “Vanthale magarasi” where in he played Jayalalitha’s dad but will be acting as a lawyer to mend deal between Jayalalitha & (MNrajam,cksaraswathi).
It gives immense pleasure to write about such a wonderful artist and it’s sad that the industry has forgotten this legendary actor.
Bhagavathy led a very simple life. He died in 1983.
Will come back soon with another artist – Rajesh Lavanya
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