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Indian movie stars died in 1979

Here are 6 famous actors from India died in 1979:

M. R. Radha

M. R. Radha (April 14, 1907 Chennai-September 17, 1979 Tiruchirappalli) a.k.a. Nadiga vel, Madras Rajagopala Radhakrishnan Naidu, Mohan Rajagopala Radhakrishnan Naidu, Radha or Nadigavel was an Indian actor. He had twelve children, Radha Ravi, Rathe Radha, M. R. R. Vasu Radha, Rashia Radha, Nirosha Radha, Ganavalli, Kasturi, Raju, Radhika Sarathkumar, Sampathrani, Selvarani and Rajeswari.

M. R. Radha began his acting career in 1928 and went on to act in over 500 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Sinhalese. He was well-known for his strong dialogue delivery and his ability to portray complex characters. Some of his most memorable performances were in films like "Ratha Kanneer", "Missiamma" and "Vasantha Maligai".

Aside from acting, Radha was also involved in politics and was a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. He was known for his controversial statements and was even jailed for an attempt to assassinate a fellow actor.

In 1979, M. R. Radha took his own life by shooting himself on stage during a performance in Chennai. The reasons behind his suicide are still debated, with some speculating that it was due to financial troubles and others attributing it to his mental health struggles. Nevertheless, his contributions to Tamil cinema continue to be remembered and celebrated to this day.

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P. J. Antony

P. J. Antony (January 1, 1925 Ernakulam-March 14, 1979 Chennai) also known as P.J. Anthony or P.J. Antony was an Indian actor.

He acted in over 100 films in a career spanning almost two decades. P.J. Antony started his career in the film industry as a child artiste and went on to act in lead roles. He was known for portraying villainous characters in many films but also portrayed supporting roles in several critically acclaimed movies. He was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Chuvanna Vithukal in 1979. Apart from acting, P.J. Antony was also a trained classical musician and had sung in several films. He passed away in 1979 at the age of 54 due to a heart attack.

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Raja Paranjape

Raja Paranjape (April 24, 1910 Miraj-February 9, 1979 Pune) a.k.a. Rajabhau Dattatraya Paranjpe, Paranjpe or Raja Paranjpe was an Indian film director and actor.

He is considered a pioneer of the Marathi film industry and is known for directing and acting in some of the earliest Marathi films. He started his career in the film industry by acting in silent films like Gopal Krishna (1929) and Sairandhri (1933).

In 1936, he directed and acted in his first Marathi film, Ayodhyecha Raja, which became a huge success and established him as a filmmaker. He went on to direct and act in several other popular films like Jeevacha Sakha (1941), Sant Dnyaneshwar (1940), and Gopali Mhatari (1946).

Apart from Marathi films, he acted in a few Hindi films as well, like Chhaya (1943), Hamari Baat (1943), and Charnon Ki Dasi (1941).

In recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1974.

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Narasimharaju

Narasimharaju (July 24, 1923 Tiptur-July 11, 1979) also known as T. R. Narasimharaju, Narasimha Raju, Hasya chakravarthi, Hasya Rathna, T.R.Narasimharaju, Narasimhraju or Hasya Chakravarthy T.R. Narasimharaju was an Indian actor and comedian. He had three children, Narahari Raju, Sudha Narasimharaju and Dharmavathi Narasimharaju.

Narasimharaju was born in the town of Tiptur in Karnataka, India. He showed interest in acting from a young age and pursued a career in theatre before making his way into films. Narasimharaju's career spanned over two decades and he acted in more than 300 films, predominantly in Kannada cinema.

He was known for his unique style of comedy which blended witty one-liners, physical comedy, and sarcasm. Narasimharaju often played supporting roles and frequently stole the show with his impeccable timing and delivery. Some of his notable films include Bedara Kannappa, Kasturi Nivasa, and Mayura.

Apart from his work in films, Narasimharaju was also a well-known playwright and director in the theatre world. He wrote and directed several plays and was instrumental in popularizing theatre in Karnataka.

Narasimharaju received numerous accolades for his contributions to the film and theatre industry. He was awarded the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor twice and was also honored with the prestigious Padma Shri in 1977.

Narasimharaju passed away in 1979 at the age of 55 due to a heart attack. Despite his untimely death, his legacy continues to live on through his memorable performances and contributions to the world of entertainment.

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Sapru

Sapru (March 16, 1916 Kashmir-November 27, 1979 Mumbai) also known as D.K. Sapru, Daya Kishan Sapru or Late Shri D.K. Sapru was an Indian actor. His children are called Tej Sapru, Priti Sapru and Reema Rakesh Nath.

He began his acting career in the 1940s and went on to appear in over 300 films throughout his career. Sapru was best known for his performances in films such as "Ganga Jamuna", "Mughal-E-Azam", "Anmol Ghadi", "Kranti" and "Kohinoor". He was also a prominent character actor in the popular TV series "Hum Log". Sapru was highly respected in the film industry for his dedication to his craft and his ability to bring depth and nuance to his performances. His legacy continues to influence and inspire aspiring actors in India.

Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai

Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai (November 27, 2014 Muthukulam-November 27, 1979) a.k.a. Akshara Guru was an Indian actor, writer, screenwriter, poet and playwright.

He was known for his contributions to the Malayalam film industry, where he acted in over 300 films and wrote screenplays for several more. Pillai began his career as a stage actor and went on to create memorable characters in films such as "Odayil Ninnu", "Madhavi", and "Sagaram Sakshi". He was also a prolific writer and published several works of poetry and plays in Malayalam. In addition to his artistic contributions, Pillai was actively involved in social and political issues and was a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) till his death. His legacy continues to inspire generations of artists in Kerala and beyond.