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Indian film director, cinematographer, and actor (1957–2019)
S. Rajasekar
Born 19 August 1957 Died 8 September 2019 (aged 62)Occupation(s) Director Cinematographer Screenwriter Years active 1979–2019 Spouse
Tara Begam
(
m. 1990–2019)
S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957 – 8 September 2019)
[1] was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He collaborated with director Robert under the name
Robert–Rajasekar .
[2]
Career
Rajasekar's first break happened with
Kudisai , followed by
Oru Thalai Ragam as he worked as cinematographer along with Robert Ashirwatham.
[3]
[4]
Bharathiraja 's
Nizhalgal provided him the break as a lead actor. He has co-directed many successful films along with Robert as a director duo known as
Robert–Rajasekar .
[5]
[6]
[7]
Later, he acted in many
TV serials , notably
Thendral ,
Saravanan Meenatchi ,
Valli , and
Sathya . His role in
Saravanan Meenatchi was liked by many, as he portrayed a comedic, friendly dad with ease. This made him a recognizable face among the new generation audience.
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Personal life
Rajasekar married Tara Begam in 1990. The couple had no children.
[9]
Death
On 8 September 2019, Rajasekar died of an illness while he was getting treated at Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai. He was 62 years old, and a resident of
Valasaravakkam , Chennai.
[10]
[11]
[12]
Partial filmography
As director duo
Films
Television
Naanal – (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)
As actor
Films
Television
Akshaya – Sun TV (1998–1999)
Pushpanjali – Sun TV (2000–2001)
Roja – Jaya TV (2004–2006) Mahesh's father
My Dear Bootham – Sun TV (2004–2007) Gowtham Gowri's father
Kasthuri – Sun TV (2007–2010)
Meera – Vijay TV (2010)
Vasantham – Sun TV (2010–2011)
Thendral – Sun TV (2009–2014)
Saravanan Meenatchi – Vijay TV (2011–2018)
Valli – Sun TV (2015–2019)
Mappillai – Vijay TV (2017–2018)
Sathya – Zee Tamil (2019)
References
^ Winters, Bryce J. (8 September 2019).
"Saravanan Meenakshi Fame Actor Rajashekar Passes Away at The Age of 62" . TheNewsCrunch .
Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2019 .
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"Actor, director Rajasekhar of Robert-Rajasekhar fame passes away in Chennai, he was 61" .
The News Minute . 8 September 2019.
Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2019 .
^ Kolappan, B (1 December 2018).
"Cinematographer, director Robert dead" .
The Hindu .
Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019 .
^ Kumar, N. (22 May 1987).
"A courageous comeback" .
The Indian Express . p. 12.
Archived from the original on 15 November 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ Ramesh, Neeraja (8 September 2019).
"Tamil film director and actor Rajasekar dies aged 61" .
The Times of India .
Archived from the original on 12 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019 .
^
"Tamil actor, cinematographer and director Rajasekar passes away" .
The Hindu . 8 September 2019.
Archived from the original on 12 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019 .
^
"Vijay TV's 'Saravanan Meenatchi' fame Rajasekar passes away" .
The New Indian Express . 8 September 2019.
Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019 .
^
"Tamil Film Director, Actor S Rajasekar Passes Away" .
News18 . 9 September 2019.
Archived from the original on 15 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019 .
^ ராஜன், அய்யனார் (22 September 2021).
" "அவர் வாங்கின வீட்டை அவர் நடிச்ச சீரியல் தயாரிப்பாளருக்கே வாடகைக்கு விட்டுட்டேன்!"- தாரா ராஜசேகர்" .
Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil).
Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^
"Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away" .
The Indian Express . 8 September 2019.
Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019 .
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"Veteran actor-director Rajasekar dies at 61" .
India Today . 8 September 2019.
Archived from the original on 10 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019 .
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"பிரபல இயக்குனர், நடிகர் ராஜசேகர் திடீர் மரணம்!" .
Puthiya Thalaimurai (in Tamil). 8 September 2019.
Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019 .
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