Y.G.Mahendran

RADHE KRISHNA 02-11-2011 Y. Gee. Mahendra Name Y.Gee.Mahendra Date of birth January 9, 1950 Star sign Capricon Home town Chennai Family Father -( Late) Shri Y. G Parthasarathy B.A( Hons),Retd. Dy . Chief Controller of Imports & Exports and oldest Dramatist in South India. Mother - Mrs. Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, M.A. M.Ed., Educationist, Freelance Journalist and social worker and also Dean & Director of Padma Seshadri Bala bhavan Senior Secondary Group of schools, Chennai Wife - Sudha Mahendra,Sales officer in Air India and who is also an accomplished Singer and Artiste Daughter - Y. G. Madhuvanthi, a Bharatha Natyam Dancer Son-in-law - Arun Kumar (Grandson of Mr.Gemini Ganeshan and Mrs.Savithri) Son - Y. G Harshavardhana Address 5, Rajaji North Street Nungambakkam Chennai - 600 034. (O) 4, Sarada Nagar Virugambakkam Chennai - 600 092(R) Mobile 9841043185 e-mail ygeem@webindia.com Education B. Tech ( Chemical Engineering) from A.C.Tech,Chennai M.B. A from Madras University Film debut NAVAGRAHAM(1971) directed by Shri K. Balachander Languages acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi Film directed KATHA KATHAYAM KARANAMAM in 1987 Awards Chinima Express Awards Tamil Nadu Flim Fans Association Awards Sithara( Telegu Magazine) Awards. I am also the proud recipient of KALAIMAMANI in the year 1983 KALAIVANAR VIRUTHU in 1994. Andhra Govt. Nandhi Award - 1992. Madras Telegu Academy Award- twice. Mylapore Academy Awards - 1991 - 1992 - UAA - outstanding contribution on Stage. 1993,1994 &1997 Best all rounder on stage. Favourite artiste Sivaji Ganesan Favourite director Sridhar Official website: http://www.ygeem.com http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/ygm.html Official website: http://www.ygeem.com http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/ygm.html UAA's 62nd PRODUCTION NADAGAM Half a century on stage - TOI Y GEE PLAYS IT RIGHT - TOI Y Gee M's 50 Continuous Years in Theatre - Dr.M Karunanidhi & P.Chidambaram. UAA's 61st Production Venkata3 with Rajinikanth's appreciation and other VIPs. Y.GEE.M 60th birthday Awards UAA's 60th Production "VIETNAM VEEDU" Ygeem's New Avatars in TV & Movies "VIETNAM VEEDU" 50th Show 100th Show of Swadeshi Aiyar Stalin has a word of praise for YGEEM Acharya Award and Rotary Club Award UAA's Madhva Keshava Publicity & Press Review UAA's "THANTHRA MUKHI" 100th Show of Kadhalikka Neramundu Kathalikka Neramundu with Super Star Rajinikanth's Appreciation Letter Nataka Thilagam Title for YGEEM Ubhadesam Seivathu UAA Judgement Day with Super Star Rajinikanth's Appreciation Letter Kavala Kavala Vethillaipetti Veerappan Lights On Andha 7 aatkal Ithu Nyayama Sir Rahasyam Parama Rahasayam U.A.A Golden Jubilee Sivaji Stays on... Y. Gee. Mahendra Y. G. Mahendran Born Y. Gee. Mahendran 9 January 1950 (age 61) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Occupation Dramatist, actor, singer playwright Y. Gee. Mahendran (born 9 January 1950) is an Indian dramatist, actor, singer playwright and comedian from the state of Tamil Nadu. He has acted in a number of plays and films. He is the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Tamil drama and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, founder and dean of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan group of schools. He is also the cousin of one of the biggest Bollywood actress Vyjayanthimala[1] and Latha Rajinikanth. He regards Kamal Haasan as one of his close friends, with whom he maintains a strong relationship right from his childhood and also a co-actor in many of Kamal's films Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 Stage Plays 5 Dubbing Artist 5.1 References 5.2 External links Early life Y. G. Mahendran was born on 9 January 1950 [2][3] to Mr.Y.G.Parthasarathy or Y.G.P. as he was affectionately known and Mrs. Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy. Y.G.P. founded the United Amateur Artists (UAA), one of the first drama companies in Madras city, in the year 1952.[4] His drama company was a success and he emerged as one of the foremost dramatists of his era. Mahendra's mother Mrs. Rajalakshmi (also called Mrs. Y.G.P.) was the founder of the Padma Seshadri Group of Schools. Starting from modest beginnings in a thatched shed in the terrace of the Y.G.P home in 1959 with a batch of eleven students as an act of social service for the members of the Nungambakkam Recreation Club the school has since emerged as one of the best schools in India. Hailing from a family of stage-lovers, Mahendra soon developed a liking for drama from his early days. He played the part of comedian in school plays and earned acclaim. On completion of his schooling from Don Bosco Matriculation School, Egmore, Chennai-600008, he studied Chemical Engineering at College of Engineering, Guindy and MBA.[5] During his college days, he was touted as a prospective film actor. He was in his early teens when he joined his father's drama troupe, the United Amateur Artists (UAA). This gave him the desired break. His first few plays were huge successes attracting audiences by thousands. Mahendra's had become one of the prominent names in the city. Eventually, he had to choose between acting and his career and he choose the former. Career In 1971, Mahendra was cast by legendary director K. Balachander in his film Navagraham. The film was an average grosser. Mahendra was discovered to have a nasal accent which made him funny. He acted in a variety of roles in a number of movies- particularly as a dim witted fool of a cousin- generally eclipsing roles enjoyed by Cho Ramaswamy in the 60's and 70's. Y.Gee thanks to his brother in law- also began a parallel career in Industrial Ceramics and had a flourishing company established in 1982- by which period his acting career thinned down and he became more preoccupied with his business. His career spans over four decades and involves 200 or so movies. He also acted in supporting roles with actors like Sivaji Ganesan, Jaishankar, Kamal Haasan and his co-brother, Rajinikanth. He acted with Rajnikanth in films like Pokkiri Raja, Paayum Puli, Shri Raghavendra, Veera, etc., and with Kamal Hassan in movies like Apoorva Raagangal, Neeya, Guru, etc., Y.Gee sold his ceramics business in 2001 for a whopping sum and has made a comeback into production and acting- his most recent role being in Kanthaswamy. He did an excellent performance in the movie Yudham Sei, directed by Myshkin. Filmography 2011 - Venghai (tamil) - filming 2011 - Puthran (Tamil) - filming 2011 - Deiva Thirumagan (tamil) - filming 2011 - Yudham Sei (Tamil) 2011 - Ilaignan (Tamil) 2010 - Anandhapurathu Veedu (Tamil) 2010 - Pen Singam (Tamil) 2009 - Kanthaswamy (Tamil) 2009 - Indira Vizha ( Tamil ) 2008 - Seval ( Tamil ) 2008 - Pandhayam (tamil) 2007 - Sringaram ( Tamil ) 2006 - Kusthi (Tamil) 2006 - Jambhavan (Tamil) 1995 - Chinna Vathiyar ( Tamil ) 1994 - Veera ( Tamil ) 1994 - Sakthivel (tamil) 1987 - Anand ( Tamil ) 1987 - Anbulla Appa ( Tamil ) 1986 - Marumagal ( Tamil ) 1986 - Annai En Dheivam ( Tamil ) 1985 - Naan Sigappu Manithan ( Tamil ) 1985 - Needhiyin Nizhal ( Tamil ) 1985 - Sri Raghavendra ( Tamil ) 1985 - Aduthathu Albert ( Tamil ) 1985 - Nalla Thambi ( Tamil ) 1985 - Padikkadha Pannaiyar ( Tamil ) 1984 - Tharaasu ( Tamil ) 1984 - Nallavanuku Nallavan ( Tamil ) 1984 - Vaazhkai ( Tamil ) 1984 - Anbulla Rajinikanth ( Tamil ) 1984 - Kudumbam ( Tamil ) 1984 - Vamsa Vilakku ( Tamil ) 1984 - Kai Kodukkum Kai ( Tamil ) 1983 - Neethibathi ( Tamil ) 1983 - Sumangali ( Tamil ) 1983 - Uruvangal Maralam ( Tamil ) 1983 - Sivappu Sooriyan ( Tamil ) 1983 - Vellai Roja ( Tamil ) 1983 - Miruthanga Chakravarthi ( Tamil ) 1982 - Adhisaya Piravigal ( Tamil ) 1982 - Sangili ( Tamil ) 1982 - Sagalakala Vallavan ( Tamil ) 1982 - Vaa Kanna Vaa ( Tamil ) 1982 - Paritchaikku Neramaachu ( Tamil ) 1982 - Rani Theni ( Tamil ) 1982 - Thyagi ( Tamil ) 1982 - Simla Special ( Tamil ) 1981 - Kazhugu ( Tamil ) 1981 - Ellam Inbamayyam ( Tamil ) 1981 - Raja Paarvai ( Tamil ) 1980 - Murattu Kalai ( Tamil ) 1979 - Annai Oru Alayam ( Tamil ) 1978 - Shankar Salim Simon ( Tamil ) 1976 - Manmadha Leelai (1976) ( Tamil ) 1976 - Idaya Malar ( Tamil ) 1975 - Uravukku Kayi Koduppam ( Tamil ) 1971 - Navagraham 1971 - Nootrukku Nooru (1971 film) http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif Stage Plays Vietnam Veedu Sudesi Iyer Thanthramukhi Kaadhalikka Neramundu Antha 7 Aatkal Dubbing Artist Kamal Haasan (Iru Nilavugal) http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/ygm.html