K. Sarangkapani
| K. Sarangapani | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1904 Kumbakonam, British India |
| Died |
Madras, India |
| Occupation | Stage actor, film actor |
| Years active | 1935 - 1968 |
| Spouse(s) | Thalnayaki |
K. Sarangapani was an Indian film actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was basically a comedian, but occasionally played heroic roles.[1][2]
Family
Sarangapani was born in 1904 in Kumbakonam, Tanjore District. His parents were Soundararajan and Jagadambal. He was the last son of the family. Sarangapani has three elder brothers and one elder sister. Sister was the eldest in the family, he name was Ambammal. Periya Rajanna (Artist) was Sarangapani’s eldest brother. Next brother as Chinna Rajanna (Nadaswara Vidwaan) and his last brother was named Thambusamy (Miruthangam Vidwaan).
Sarangapani was married to Thayalnayaki. He had three sons and a daughter. As a follower of the freedom movement, he named his children as Gandhi Padamanbhan, Vijayalakshmi Pandit, Bhaskara Patel, Subash Chandra Bose.
Drama
Belonging to a family involved music performance, his love towards arts was in his genes. At the age of Seven, Sarangapani had wandered behind a drama advertising bullock cart and joined Jaganatha Iyer Company. It was here he learned to sing, dance and act. During his early days, he mostly performed "Shtreepart" – Woman role. Later, he started acting in Comedy and lead roles in various dramas.
He has moved from Jaganatha Iyer Company and Joined Nawab Rajamanikam Pillai Company. This company traveled length and breadth of the state and also to Sri Lanka to perform various dramas
Sarangapani got his break into movies while performing for Devi Bala Vinodha Sangeetha Sabha in Coimbatore. Though, he became busy in movies he never stopped performing in Dramas.
Hero
Though, Saranagpani has acted as comedian in most of the films, he was the main star in "Rambaiyin Kaathal" . He was also one of the title star in AVM production "Sabapathi".
Awards
Sarangapani was conferred with Tamil Nadu State Award – Kalaimamani in the year of 1964. He was also given "Raja Sando" Award as a lifetime contribution to the Films in the year of 1982 by His Excellency Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.
Anna
Though a staunch congressman, Sarangapani had friends in all parties.
When Aringar Anna was diagnosed with cancer and was admitted in Adyar, Sarangapani was a daily visitor. He visited a temple to perform pooja in the name of Anna and would bring kumkum as prasatham and apply it to his forehead. Anna, an atheist, would not remove the kumkum from his forehead, as a mark of respect to his friendship.
Filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1935 | Baktha Ramadas |
| 1938 | Thukkaram |
| 1939 | Shantha Sakkubai |
| 1939 | Rambaiyin Kaadhal |
| 1941 | Sabapathy |
| 1941 | Venuganam |
| 1941 | Savithiri |
| 1942 | En Manaivi |
| 1942 | Panchamirtham |
| 1943 | Kaaraikkal Ammaiyar or Moondru Thengai |
| 1945 | Paranjothi |
| 1946 | Lavangi |
| 1947 | Nam Iruvar |
| 1947 | Udhayaanan Vaasavadatha |
| 1947 | Egambavanan |
| 1948 | Baktha Jana |
| 1948 | Vedhala Ulagam |
| 1949 | Vazhkai |
| 1949 | Kanniyin Kaadhali |
| 1951 | Mohanasundharam |
| 1951 | Rajambal |
| 1952 | Agathiyar |
| 1952 | Andhaman Kaidhi |
| 1953 | Manampole Mangalyam |
| 1954 | Koondukkili |
| 1954 | Penn |
| 1954 | Ponvayal |
| 1955 | Mangaiyar Thilakam |
| 1955 | Kalvanin Kadhali |
| 1955 | Missiyamma |
| 1955 | Menaka |
| 1956 | Naan Petra Selvam |
| 1956 | Raja Rani |
| 1956 | Sadhaaram |
| 1956 | Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum |
| 1956 | Maadhar Kula Manikkam |
| 1957 | Baagyavathi |
| 1957 | Makkalai Petra Magarasi |
| 1957 | Rani Lalithangi |
| 1957 | Thangamalai Ragasiyam |
| 1957 | Yaar Paiyan |
| 1958 | Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam |
| 1958 | Kudumba Gauravam |
| 1958 | Nalla Idathu Sambandam |
| 1960 | Adutha Veettu Penn |
| 1960 | Paavai Vilakku |
| 1961 | Pangaaligal |
| 1962 | Sumaithangi |
| 1963 | Arivaali |
| 1963 | Kulamagal Raadhai |
| 1963 | Naan Vanangum Dheivam |
| 1964 | Karuppu Panam |
| 1964 | Navarathri |
| 1965 | Thiruvilaiyadal |
| 1966 | Saraswati Sabatham |
| 1966 | Chinnanchiru Ulagam |
| 1968 | Thillana Mohanambal |
References
- Guy, Randor (13 March 2015). "Fame came with mirth". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (20 March 2015). "Halfwit Sarangapani". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (27 March 2015). "Halfwit Sarangapani". The Hindu.