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Indian movie stars born in 1941

Here are 12 famous actors from India were born in 1941:

Sivakumar

Sivakumar (October 27, 1941 Coimbatore-) a.k.a. Siva Kumar, Palanichamy Gounder, Palanichamy or Shiva Kumar is an Indian actor, public speaker and painter. He has three children, Suriya, Karthi and Brindha Sivakumar.

Sivakumar began his acting career in the late 1960s and has appeared in over 200 films in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages. He is well known for his roles in films such as "Kandan Karunai," "Utharavindri Ulle Vaa," "Rosapoo Ravikkaikari," "Anbe Sangeetha," "Puthu Kavithai," and "Sindhu Bhairavi." He has won several awards for his contributions to the Indian film industry, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in "Rosapoo Ravikkaikari."

Apart from acting, Sivakumar is also a renowned public speaker and has delivered inspirational speeches at various events. He is also a talented painter and has displayed his artwork in several exhibitions. Sivakumar has actively supported various social causes such as the prevention of domestic violence and the promotion of blood donation. He has also been a member of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission and has served as the president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association.

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Asrani

Asrani (January 1, 1941 Jaipur-) also known as G. Asrani, Asarani or Govardhan Asrani is an Indian actor, film director, writer, screenwriter, voice actor and producer. He has one child, Naveen Asrani.

Asrani began his acting career in 1960s with the film 'Hare Kaanch ki Choodiyan' and went on to appear in over 350 films in Hindi and Gujarati cinema. He is best known for his comic roles in films like 'Sholay', 'Chupke Chupke', 'Bawarchi', and 'Bombay to Goa'. Asrani has won several awards for his performances including the Filmfare award for Best Comedian for his role in 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. He has also directed a few films including the Gujarati film 'Hun Hunshi Hunshilal'. In addition to his work in films, Asrani has lent his voice to several animated films and television shows. He is considered one of the most talented and versatile actors in Indian cinema.

P. Bharathiraja

P. Bharathiraja (July 17, 1941 Theni Allinagaram-) also known as Bharathi Rajaa, Iyakkunar Imayam, Paalpaandi, P. Bharathiraja, Chinnasamy, Raj Bharath, Bharatirajaa, Bharathi Raja, Barathiraja, Chinnasaamy Periyamayathevar or Bharathiraja is an Indian film director, screenwriter, writer, film producer and actor. He has two children, Janani Iswariya and Manoj Bharathiraja.

Bharathiraja is renowned for his contribution to Tamil cinema and is considered one of the pioneers of the "New Wave" of filmmaking in Tamil Nadu. He began his career as an assistant to director P. Pullaiah and later worked under director S. Balachander. He made his directorial debut with the film "16 Vayathinile" in 1977, which starred Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth and Sridevi in lead roles. The film was a commercial and critical success and established Bharathiraja as a leading filmmaker in the Tamil film industry.

Bharathiraja has directed over 40 films in his career spanning over four decades. Some of his notable and critically acclaimed films include "Kizhake Pogum Rail", "Sigappu Rojakkal", "Alaigal Oivathillai", "Tik Tik Tik", "Muthal Mariyathai", "Karuththamma" and "Anthimanthaarai". He has won several awards for his work including the National Film Award for Best Director for his film "Mudhal Mariyadhai". In addition to Tamil cinema, he has also directed films in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.

Apart from his work in cinema, Bharathiraja has been actively involved in Tamil Nadu politics and was a member of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly representing the Mannargudi constituency. He is also a writer and has published several books on cinema and politics. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2004 for his contribution to the arts.

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Sanjay Khan

Sanjay Khan (January 3, 1941 Bangalore-) a.k.a. Abbas Khan, Sanjay, Abbas (Sanjay) Khan, Khan or Shah Abbas Khan is an Indian actor, film director, film producer, television director and writer. He has four children, Zayed Khan, Simone Khan, Farah Khan Ali and Sussanne Khan.

Sanjay Khan began his acting career in the late 1960s and went on to work in several hit Bollywood films such as "Mela", "Dosti", "Shart" and "Kala Dhanda Gorey Log". He later ventured into film production and directed and produced the hugely successful television series, "The Sword of Tipu Sultan". In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Khan is also an accomplished writer and has authored several books including "The Best Mistakes of My Life: An Autobiography" and "The Legends of Bollywood". Despite facing numerous setbacks in his career, including a near-fatal accident on the sets of a film in 1980, he has persevered and emerged as one of the most respected figures in the Indian entertainment industry.

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Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (January 5, 1941 Bhopal-September 22, 2011 New Delhi) also known as M. A. K. Pataudi, Tiger Pataudi, Mansur Ali Khan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Mohamed Mansur Ali Khan, Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, Pataudi Jr or Mohamed Mansoor Ali Khan was an Indian cricketer and actor. His children are called Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan.

Pataudi was the youngest Indian captain at the age of 21 and led the Indian cricket team for the first time in 1962. He played 46 Test matches for India between 1961 and 1975 and scored 2,793 runs at an average of 34.91. Pataudi suffered a serious injury to his right eye in 1961 which left him partially sighted for the rest of his career. He was known for his exceptional fielding skills and was regarded as one of the best cricketing brains of his time. Pataudi was also a talented actor and appeared in films such as "Choti Si Baat" and "Sharmeelee". He was married to actress Sharmila Tagore and the couple had two sons and a daughter. Pataudi passed away in 2011 due to respiratory failure.

Madampu Kunjukuttan

Madampu Kunjukuttan (June 23, 1941 Kiralur-) otherwise known as Madampu Sankaran Namboothiri, Madambu Kunhukuttan, Madambu or Matampu Kunjukuttan is an Indian priest, actor, teacher and screenwriter. His children are called Jaseena Madampu and Haseena Madampu.

Madampu Kunjukuttan is known for his contributions to the Malayalam film industry. He began his acting career with the film 'Peruvazhiyambalam' in 1979 and has since acted in over 250 films. Some of his notable performances include 'Kammatipaadam', 'Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha', 'Chenkol' and 'Kireedam'.

Apart from acting, he has also written scripts for several films including 'Karunam' which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 1999. He was also a teacher at S.N. College, Kollam and was actively involved in theatre during his younger days.

Madampu Kunjukuttan is also an ordained priest and has served as the vicar of St. Joseph's Church, Mezhuveli. He is known for his philanthropic work, especially in the field of education, and has set up several schools in the rural areas of Kerala.

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M. G. Soman

M. G. Soman (October 28, 1941 Tiruvalla-December 12, 1997 Kerala) otherwise known as M.G.Somashekharan Nair, Somashekharan Nair or Soman was an Indian actor, soldier and film producer. He had two children, Saji Somashekharan and Sindhu Somashekharan.

Soman began his career as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army, and after serving for a few years, he debuted in the Malayalam film industry in 1972 with the film "Muthassi." He went on to act in over 300 films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu languages, and was regarded as one of the best villain actors in the South Indian film industry during the 1970s and 1980s.

He received several awards for his acting, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1985 film "Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam." He also produced the 1996 Malayalam film "Kalyana Sowgandhikam" under the banner of Soma Creations.

Apart from his film career, Soman was also a trained martial artist and had a black belt in karate. He was also a philanthropist and actively involved in social work. However, he passed away on December 12, 1997, due to a heart attack at the age of 56.

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Sam Dastor

Sam Dastor (October 2, 1941 Mumbai-) is an Indian actor. His child is called Nicholas Dastor.

Sam Dastor began his acting career in the 1960s with the Indian People's Theatre Association. He gained recognition for his performances in plays like "A Flight of Pigeons" and "The Ramayana". Dastor made his film debut in 1970 with "The Guru," and went on to act in several acclaimed Indian and British films such as "Such a Long Journey," "The Perfect Murder," and "The Mystic Masseur."

In addition to his work as an actor, Dastor has also lent his voice to several audiobooks, including the works of Salman Rushdie and Vikram Seth. He is also known for his work on radio, having appeared in numerous radio dramas and serials.

With a career spanning over five decades, Dastor is regarded as one of the most accomplished actors of his generation. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to Indian theatre and cinema, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2001.

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Raveendran

Raveendran (November 9, 1941 Kulathupuzha-March 3, 2005 Chennai) also known as Ravindran, Kulathupuzha Ravi, Raveendran Master, Ravi, M. Raveendran or Kulathoopuzha Ravi was an Indian film score composer, singer, actor, playback singer, music director and composer. He had three children, Naveen Madhav, Sajan Madhav and Rajan Madhav.

Raveendran started his career as a music composer in 1979 with the Malayalam movie "Raktham" and went on to compose music for more than 150 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Some of his most famous works include the soundtracks for the Malayalam films "Devasuram", "Sargam", and "Bharatham". He received several awards during his career, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director four times, and the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the film "Bharatham" in 1991. Raveendran was also known for his soulful voice and had sung many songs for his own compositions. He passed away at the age of 63 due to a heart attack in Chennai.

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M. S. Thripunithura

M. S. Thripunithura (October 10, 1941 Thrippunithura-March 8, 2006 Shoranur) also known as Madathipparambil Seshaniyyar Venkatrama Iyer, M.S. Thrippunithara or M.S. Thripunithura was an Indian actor. He had three children, Poornima Thripunithura, Pushpa Thripunithura and Pooja Thripunithura.

M.S. Thripunithura was a prominent actor in the Malayalam film industry, having acted in over 300 films. He started his career as a theatre artist and gradually moved on to the film industry. He is best known for his performances in films like 'Nizhalkuthu', 'Makalkku', 'Swathi Thirunal' and 'Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam'. He was a versatile actor who could handle both comic and serious roles with ease. M.S. Thripunithura was also a writer and has published books on various subjects. He was the recipient of several awards for his contribution to the film industry, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 64 due to a heart attack.

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Raghavan

Raghavan (December 12, 1941 Kozhikode-) is an Indian actor and film director. He has two children, Jishnu and Jyolsana.

Raghavan started his acting career in the Malayalam film industry with the 1963 film "Murappennu". He went on to work in over 100 films in different languages including Tamil and Telugu. In the late 1970s, he tried his hand at directing and made his debut with the film "Bhoomiyile Malakha". He went on to direct several successful films such as "Oru CBI Diary Kurippu" and "Mukham". Raghavan has won several awards for his performances including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the film "Oridathoru Phayalvaan" in 1981. He is also a trained classical dancer and has performed on several stages across India. In addition to his work in the film industry, Raghavan has been a member of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi and has also served as its chairman.

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Michael Latimer

Michael Latimer (September 6, 1941 Kolkata-June 25, 2011 London) was an Indian actor.

He was born to an English mother and an Indian father, and was educated in India and England. Latimer began his acting career in the 1960s, appearing in a number of British television shows and films. He gained fame for his role as Peter Duval in the TV series "The Main Chance" which aired from 1969 to 1975. Latimer's film credits include "Nicholas and Alexandra" (1971), "The Day of the Jackal" (1973) and "The Lady Vanishes" (1979). He continued to act in British television shows throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including appearances on "Doctor Who" and "The Bill". Latimer was also a talented stage actor, appearing in productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company and other theatres. He passed away on June 25, 2011, after a battle with cancer.

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