Indian movie stars born in 1911
Here are 5 famous actors from India were born in 1911:
Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar (October 13, 1911 Bhagalpur-December 10, 2001 Chembur) a.k.a. Kumudlal Kunjilal Ganguly, Dadamoni, Padmashree Ashok Kumar, Ashok Kumar Ganguly, Kumudlal Ganguly, The Grandfather of Indian Cinema, Sanjay or Dada Muni was an Indian actor, painter, film producer and film director. His children are called Preeti Ganguly, Rupa Ganguly and Aroop Ganguly.
Ashok Kumar was one of the most influential actors of Indian cinema and played a key role in shaping the industry. He made his debut in the film industry in 1936 with the film Jeevan Naiya and went on to act in over 300 Hindi films in a career spanning more than four decades.
Apart from acting, he also produced and directed a number of films, including the critically acclaimed film "Mahal" in 1949, which is considered to be one of the best horror films in Indian cinema. In addition, he was also a talented painter and had several exhibitions of his artwork.
Ashok Kumar was honored with many accolades for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the Padma Shri in 1958 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, in 1988. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 90.
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M. G. Chakrapani
M. G. Chakrapani (January 13, 1911 Vadavannur-August 17, 1986 Chennai) also known as Yettan, Marudur Gopala Chakrapani, Neelakantan, M.G. Chakrapani or M. G. Chakrapani was an Indian actor and film producer.
He started his career in the film industry in 1933 with the movie Seetha Kalyanam. He acted in more than 200 films in a career spanning over three decades. Some of his notable films include 'Manthiri Kumari', 'Maya Bazaar', 'Missiamma' and 'Ammayi Pelli'. He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film 'Naam' in 1966. Apart from acting, he also produced a few films including 'Savitri' and 'Sudarshanam'. He was known for his versatility, and his unique style of acting made him one of the most popular actors of his time. He passed away in 1986 at the age of 75.
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P. S. Veerappa
P. S. Veerappa (October 9, 1911 Kangeyam-September 11, 1998 Chennai) also known as P.S. Veerappa or P.S.Veerappa was an Indian actor and film producer. He had two children, B. Dhanalakshmi and P. S. V. Hariharan.
Veerappa started his career as a stage actor and later ventured into films in 1936 with the film "Sathi Sulochana". He acted in more than 300 films in various languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. He was known for his portrayal of villainous roles and had a formidable screen presence.
Some of his notable films include "Veerapandiya Kattabomman", "Parasakthi", "Enga Veettu Pillai", "Karnan", "Aayirathil Oruvan" and "Pudhiya Paravai". He also produced a few films under the banner "PSV Pictures".
Veerappa was known for his generosity and philanthropy, and was actively involved in charitable activities. He passed away at the age of 86 in Chennai.
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Homi Wadia
Homi Wadia (May 22, 1911 Surat-December 10, 2004 Mumbai) also known as Mr. Homi Wadia was an Indian actor, film director and film producer.
He was a prominent figure in the Indian film industry and was known for his contributions to the Hindi film industry in particular. Homi Wadia was a pioneer in the field of stunt films and his most popular films include Hunterwali (1935) and Toofan Mail (1939). He was also the founder of the film production company Wadia Movietone, which produced several successful films in the 1940s and 1950s. Homi Wadia not only directed and produced films but also acted in a number of films during his career. He received a number of awards for his contributions to the film industry, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1973. Homi Wadia passed away in Mumbai at the age of 93.
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S. V. Venkatraman
S. V. Venkatraman (April 25, 1911 Madras Presidency-April 7, 1998 Palavakkam) also known as S V Venkataraman, Sozhavanthan Varadharajan Venkatraman, SVV, S.V. Venkatraman or Venkatraman was an Indian actor, composer, music director, film score composer and singer.
He was born in Madras Presidency (now known as Tamil Nadu) and began his career in the film industry as a stage actor. He later transitioned to films and became a popular character actor known for his roles in Tamil and Hindi cinema. Venkatraman also composed music for several films and was known for his expertise in Carnatic music. He was a recipient of several awards including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Actor for his role in the film Thiruvilaiyadal. Despite his success, Venkatraman remained humble and was known for his charitable nature.
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