Meesai Murugesan
| Meesai Murugesan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
I. S. Murugesan 13 January 1930[1] Idigarai Village, Coimbatore[2] |
| Died |
8 November 2014 (aged 84)[3] Vadapalani, Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, Musician |
| Spouse(s) | Kannama[2] |
| Parent(s) | Subramaniam Mudaliar,[3] Ponnammal[1] |
Meesai Murugesan was a veteran actor and musician who appeared in Tamil-language films. He starred in more than 100 films and has done supporting roles in various films.[3]
Music career
He started his career by playing the 'Kottankuchi' (coconut shell), alongside great musicians like K. P. Sundarambal, M. K. T. Bhagavathar, T. M. Soundararajan and Seerkazhi Govindarajan. He was popular for creating shrill sound effects in Nenjam Marappathillai and footfall of the horse in "Rajavin Paarvai Raniyin Pakkam" song in MGR-Saroja Devi's Anbe Vaa.[2] He has played instruments for music directors like M. S. Viswanathan, Ilayaraja and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan.[1]
He was a carnatic artist and had learned to play over 25 instruments. He also ran a one-man band "Apoorva Thalavaithiyangal" and held several concerts across the world including Europe, Canada, the United States and Russia.
Film career
His career spans over 100 films and he is famous for his roles in Vijay's Poove Unakkaga, Kamal Hassan's Unnal Mudiyum Thambi, Sathyaraj's Amaidhi Padai, Pandiarajan's Aan Paavam and much more. He earned the name "Meesai Murugesan" after sported a thick moustache in his first film Sugamana Raagangal.
Awards
He was conferred Kalaimamani by the Tamil Nadu State government for his contribution to the cinema.[4]
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Sugamana Raagangal | Tamil | debut | |
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Tamil | Anjayya | |
| 1990 | Vaazhkai Chakkaram | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | En Arugil Nee Irunthal | Tamil | Vaidyar | |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Maaman Magal | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Poove Unakkaga | Tamil | Velangiri | |
| 2002 | Gemini | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Tamil | Natesan | |
Death
He died due to ill health and blood clots in his brain on 8 November 2014.[4] He was 84 years of age and is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
References
- 1 2 3 "நடிகரும், இசைகலைஞருமான முருகேசன் காலமானார்!". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- 1 2 3 "'Meesai' Murugesan Redefined Music Effects". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- 1 2 3 "Veteran Actor-Musician Meesai Murugesan Dies at 87". ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- 1 2 "Veteran Actor-Composer Meesai Murugesan Passed Away!". cineulagam.com. Retrieved 2014-11-13.