T. S. Raghavendra
T. S. Raghavendra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1945 |
| Died | 30 January 2020 (Aged 74)[1] |
| Other names | Vijayaramani |
| Occupations | Actor SingerMusic Director |
| Years active | 1984-2005 |
| Spouse | Sulochana |
| Children | Kalpana Raghavendar,Shekinah Shawn |
T. S. Raghavendra (19 September 1945 – 30 January 2020) was an Indian actor, playback singer and occasional music director who concentrated on Tamil-language films. As an actor, he was known as the father character of actress Revathi in Vaidehi Kathirunthal.[2]
He also gave music for a few films like Uyir (old Tamil film), Padikkatha Paadam and Yaaga Saalai.[3]
Personal life
His wife Sulochana is also a singer[4] His daughter Shekinah Shawn (born Prasanna Raghavendar) who is popular as an Opera singer and daughter Kalpana is also playback singer.[4][5]
Filmography
As actor
Films
| Year | Movie title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Vaidehi Kathirunthal | |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | |
| 1986 | Vikram | |
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | |
| 1988 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | |
| Solla Thudikuthu Manasu | ||
| 1989 | Dharmam Vellum | |
| Vaai Kozhuppu | ||
| 1991 | Karpoora Mullai | |
| Ente Sooryaputhrikku | ||
| Rudra | ||
| 1996 | Vaazhga Jananayagam | |
| 1998 | Harichandra | |
| 1999 | Nee Varuvai Ena | |
| 2000 | Ilaiyavan | |
| 2003 | Kadhaludan | |
| 2005 | Pon Megalai |
Television
- 1999 Pushpanjali
- 2000-2001 Anandha Bhavan - Ganga's father-in-law
- 2004-2009 Kolangal - "Church Father" Rafael
- 2007-2008 Athi Pookal - Easwari's father-in-law
As Music Director
| Year | Movie title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Ninaivil Oru malar | |
| 1980 | Yaaga Saalai | |
| 1980 | then sittugal | |
| 1971 | Uyir | |
| 1986 | Padikkatha Paadam |
As singer
| Year | Song(s) | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Azhagu Malarada | Vaidehi Kathirunthal | |
| 1993 | Madurai Marikozhundhu | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | |
| 1996 | Adi Painkili,Mazhai Penji | Vaazhga Jananayagam |
References
- ^"பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் டி.எஸ்.ராகவேந்திரா மரணம்... சோகத்தில் திரைத்துறையினர்...!".
- ^"Vaidehi Kathirunthal Vinyl LP Records". ebay. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^"Yaaga Saalai Vinyl LP Records". musicalaya. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ ab"Filmy-carnatic renditions". New Indian Express. 4 February 2013. Archived from the original on 21 January 2014.
- ^Gautam, Savitha (24 April 2012). "Shekinah shawn opera". The Hindu.
