T. K. Shanmugam
| T. K. Shanmugam | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Shanmugam |
| Also known as | Avvai Shanmugam |
| Born | 26 April 1912 |
| Origin | Thiruvananthapuram, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died |
15 February 1973 (aged 60) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor |
| Years active | 1918 to 1973 |
T. K. Shanmugam (1912 – 1973; also known as "Avvai" T. K. Shanmugam) was a Tamil theatre and film artist. He acquired the prefix "Avvai" after portraying saint-poet Avvaiyar in a play.[1]
References
- ↑ Kolappan, B. (29 April 2012). "Avvai Shanmugam's centenary passes off without fanfare". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
External links
- Article on T. K. Shanmugam in Madras Heritage and Carnatic Music
- Article on T. K. Shanmugam in Kalyana Malai Magazine
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