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M. G. Ramachandran
Combining Tamil screen stardom with leadership of Tamil Nadu.
Sathi Leelavathi · Tamil Nadu government
- Born
- 17 January 1917
- Birthplace
- Kandy
- Died
- 24 December 1987
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M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran, widely known as MGR, was an actor and politician who founded the AIADMK and served as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister from 1977 to 1987.
Early life
Theatre
Born in Ceylon and raised partly in Kumbakonam, he joined a touring drama company to help support his family.
Career
- 1936
Film debut
Appeared in Sathi Leelavathi.
- 1972
AIADMK
Founded a new political party.
- 1977
Chief minister
Led the party to an election victory and took office.
Selected work
Sathi Leelavathi
His first film.
Tamil Nadu government
Led administrations elected in 1977, 1980 and 1984.
Beyond work
Family
Married actor V. N. Janaki in 1963; she briefly became chief minister after his death.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: India Post, Government of India. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.