Indian movie stars died in 1982
Here are 4 famous actors from India died in 1982:
R. Muthuraman
R. Muthuraman (November 27, 2014-November 27, 1982 Ooty) also known as Muthuraman or Navarasa Thilakam was an Indian actor. He had one child, Karthik.
Muthuraman started his career as a theatre artist before transitioning to films. He was known for his versatility and ability to portray various characters in a convincing manner. Muthuraman acted in over 300 films in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Some of his notable films include Bama Vijayam, Thillana Mohanambal, and Ayirathil Oruvan. Muthuraman was also a director and producer, having directed 25 films and produced 12. He was awarded the Kalaimamani award for his contribution to Tamil cinema. Despite his success in the film industry, Muthuraman was known for his humble and down-to-earth nature.
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E.J. Kanam
E.J. Kanam (June 13, 1926 Kottayam-June 13, 1982) also known as Kanam, Kanam EJ, Elavunkal Joseph Philip or Philip was an Indian actor and writer.
He was a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry, having acted in over 150 films in a career spanning nearly three decades. Kanam was known for his versatile acting skills and was highly respected for his contribution to the industry through his writing and film criticism. He also served as the General Secretary of the Kochi-based Kairali Film Society for many years. Kanam was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 1972 for his performance in the film "Swayamvaram". Despite his success, Kanam maintained a low profile and lived a simple life until his untimely death on his 56th birthday.
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S. A. Ashokan
S. A. Ashokan also known as Antony, Asokan, Anthony, Ashokan or S.A. Ashokan was an Indian actor. He had one child, Vincent Asokan.
S.A. Ashokan was born on 10 December 1910 in Trivandrum, Travancore, India. He began his acting career in the 1940s and went on to appear in over 200 films in various South Indian languages including Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu. S.A. Ashokan was known for his versatility and played a variety of roles ranging from character roles to lead roles.
Some of his notable films include 'Achchamillai Achchamillai', 'Andha Naal', 'Thigambara Samiyar', 'Veera Thirumagan' and 'Thillana Mohanambal'. He also acted in a few Hindi films such as 'Bharosa', 'Dr. Vidya' and 'Babul'.
Apart from being an actor, S.A. Ashokan was also a director and producer. He directed and produced the Malayalam film 'Thaliritta Kinakkal', which was released in 1960.
S.A. Ashokan was married to Susheela and they had a son named Vincent Asokan who also became an actor. S.A. Ashokan passed away on 21 November 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was remembered for his contribution to the Indian film industry and his versatile acting skills.
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M.B. Shetty
M.B. Shetty (November 27, 2014 Mangalore-November 27, 1982) also known as Shetty, Master Shetty, Setty, Fighter Shetty, Mudhu B. Shetty, M. B. Shetty, Fight Master Shetty, Mudhu Balwant Shetty, Muddu Babu Shetty or Madhu Shetty was an Indian actor and stunt performer. He had four children, Rohit Shetty, Hriday Shetty, Uday Shetty and Chanda Shetty.
M.B. Shetty began his career in the entertainment industry as a stunt double and quickly made a name for himself as one of the best in the business. His work in films like "Zanjeer", "Deewar" and "Shaan" earned him a reputation as a fearless and skilled performer. Shetty later transitioned to acting, and appeared in supporting and character roles in numerous Hindi and Kannada films. Despite a successful career, he faced financial struggles and eventually passed away on his 68th birthday. His son Rohit Shetty followed in his footsteps and has become a successful film director, known for his action-packed Bollywood films.
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