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Dr MG Ramachandaran

'Marudur Gopala Ramachandran (January 17, 1917 - December 24, 1987),a long time Tamil film actor, and was Chief Minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu (1977 - 1987), was born at Kandy, Sri Lanka, to Marudhar Gopalan and Satyabhama. He was popularly known as MGR.

Early life

After his father's death, MGR settled with his family at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. He could not pursue his studies beyond the primary stage and joined a drama troupe. Gaining considerable experience on stage, he entered the world of cinema, and gradually rose to enviable positions by persistent efforts and endurance. He became a great actor, director and producer.

Tamil Cinema

Making his film debut in 1936, in the film Sati Leelavathi, MGR did not attain great popularity until his role in the 1947 film Rajakumari. He rose to stardom by playing characters that potrayed him as the saviour of the poor. His movies were the medium of communication for the Dravdian movement. For the next twenty-five years he remained one of the biggest celebrities in Tamil cinema. Movies like Madurai Veeran, a champion of the Tamil Dalits, helped gain the admiration of the dalits in the state. His star power did not diminish, even after he was shot by fellow actor MR Radha, affecting his ability to speak clearly. The Government of India honoured him with the national Award for the Best Actor for his acting in the film "Rickshakaran" in 1972.

Political ambitions

He was a vocal Tamil and Dravidian nationalist and prominent member of the DMK (Dravidian Progressive Federation). In 1953, MGR joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He became a member of the state Legislative Council in 1962. He was first elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1967. He added glamour to the Dravidian movement which was sweeping Tamil Nadu. His political ambitions were obvious as all his movies were politically motivated. Always the first to personally offer relief in disasters and calamities like fire, flood, drought, cyclone, etc., he was the first donor during the Chinese aggression of 1962, donating Rs. 75,000 to the war fund. After the death of his mentor, C N Annadurai, in 1972 he had a falling out with the DMK leadership, and he went on to form the AIADMK (All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation). He became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 1977, a post he kept even after he suffered a paralytic stroke in 1984. MGR died in office in 1987. He is the first film actor to be Chief minister in India. He continued as Chief Minister of the rest of his life.

Chief Ministership

He enjoyed unending support during his reign as the Chief Minsiter. He laid great emphasis on social development, especially education. He founded the Tamil University, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the Women's University in Tamil Nadu. One of MGR's most successfull policies was the re-introduction of the "Mid-day meals" in Tamil Nadu, which encouraged underpriveledged children to attend schools. Through this scheme Tamil Nadu was able to achieve rapid literacy rates. The response was so successfull that in 1995 the then Finance Minister Manmohan Singh ensured this scheme be introduced all over the country. Efforts taken by him and the subsequent Tamil Nadu governments ensured the development of Primary and Secondary education in the State. Today the state has amongst the best education institutes in the country.

View on Sri Lanka

After the 1983 riots in Colombo, when thousands of Tamils were murdered, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi acted on the belief that an armed struggle by Sri Lankan Tamils - perceptibly backed by India - would bring the Sri Lankan Government to the negotiating table. The trained cadres of all the groups, including the LTTE, set up 30 camps in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister M.G.R never raised objections.

M.G.R was known particularly to patronise the LTTE over the other groups. LTTE leader V. Prabakaran had easy access to M.G.R, who often donated large amounts of money to the LTTE.

Death

MGR passed away on 24 December, 1987. He was posthumously awarded the "Bharat Ratna" by the President of India.

Popular Movies of MGR

Alibabavum 40 Thirudarkalum
Anbe Vaa
Ayirathil Oruvan
Enga Veetu Pillai
Madurai Veeran
Naadodi Mannan
Padagoti
Rickshawkaran
Thirudathey
Uzhagam Suttrum Valiban

 See also

External Links

[1] - AIADMK website
[2] - MGR DVDs
[3] - Listen to MGR songs

Preceded by:

M Karunanidhi

Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu

Followed by:

Janaki Ramachandran

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-'''Marudur Gopala Ramachandran''' ([[January 17]], [[1917]] - [[December 24]], [[1987]]), popularly known as '''MGR''', was a long time [[Tamil]] film actor and [[Chief Minister]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]] from [[1977]] until his death.
+'''Marudur Gopala Ramachandran''' ([[January 17]], [[1917]] - [[December 24]], [[1987]]),a long time [[Tamil]] film actor, and was [[Chief Minister]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]] ([[1977]] - [[1987]]), was born at [[Kandy]], [[Sri Lanka]], to Marudhar Gopalan and Satyabhama. He was popularly known as '''MGR''.
 == Early life ==
-He was born at [[Kandy]], [[Sri Lanka]], to Marudhar Gopalan and Satyabhama. After his father's death, MGR settled with his family at [[Kumbakonam]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. He could not pursue his studies beyond the primary stage and joined a drama troupe. Gaining considerable experience on stage, he entered the world of cinema, and gradually rose to enviable positions by persistent efforts and endurance. He became a great actor, director and producer.
+After his father's death, MGR settled with his family at [[Kumbakonam]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. He could not pursue his studies beyond the primary stage and joined a drama troupe. Gaining considerable experience on stage, he entered the world of cinema, and gradually rose to enviable positions by persistent efforts and endurance. He became a great actor, director and producer.
 == Tamil Cinema ==
-Making his film debut in [[1936]], in the film ''Sati Leelavathi'', MGR did not attain great popularity until his role in the [[1947]] film ''Rajakumari''.  He rose to stardom by playing characters that potrayed him as the saviour of the poor. His movies were the medium of communication for the [[Dravdiain]] movement. For the next twenty-five years he remained one of the biggest [[celebrity|celebrities]] in Tamil cinema. Movies like [[Madurai Veeran]], a champion of the Tamil [[Dalit]]s, helped gain the admiration of the [[dalit]]s in the state. His star power did not diminish even after he was shot by fellow actor [[MR Radha]], affecting his ability to speak clearly. The Government of India honoured him with the national Award for the Best Actor for his acting in the film "Rickshakaran" in 1972.
+Making his film debut in [[1936]], in the film ''Sati Leelavathi'', MGR did not attain great popularity until his role in the [[1947]] film ''Rajakumari''.  He rose to stardom by playing characters that potrayed him as the saviour of the poor. His movies were the medium of communication for the [[Dravdian]] movement. For the next twenty-five years he remained one of the biggest [[celebrity|celebrities]] in Tamil cinema. Movies like [[Madurai Veeran]], a champion of the Tamil [[Dalit]]s, helped gain the admiration of the [[dalit]]s in the state. His star power did not diminish, even after he was shot by fellow actor [[MR Radha]], affecting his ability to speak clearly. The Government of India honoured him with the national Award for the Best Actor for his acting in the film "Rickshakaran" in 1972.
 == Political ambitions ==
-He was a vocal Tamil and [[Dravidian]] nationalist and prominent member of the [[DMK]] (''Dravidian Progressive Federation'').  In [[1953]], MGR joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He became a member of the state Legislative Council in [[1962]]. He was first elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1967. He added glamour to the [[Dravidian movement]] which was sweeping Tamil Nadu. His political ambitions were obvious as all his movies were politically motivated. Always the first to personally offer relief in disasters and calamities like fire, flood, drought, cyclone, etc., he was the first donor during the war with [[China]] in [[1962]], donating Rs. 75,000 to the war fund. After the death of his mentor, [[Anna Durai]], in 1972 he had a falling out with the DMK leadership, and he went on to form the [[AIADMK]] (''All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation''). He became [[Chief Minister]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[1977]], a post he kept even after he suffered a paralytic stroke in [[1984]].  MGR died in office in [[1987]]. He was the first film actor to be a Chief Minister in [[India]].
+He was a vocal Tamil and [[Dravidian]] nationalist and prominent member of the [[DMK]] (''Dravidian Progressive Federation'').  In [[1953]], MGR joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He became a member of the state Legislative Council in [[1962]]. He was first elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1967. He added glamour to the [[Dravidian movement]] which was sweeping Tamil Nadu. His political ambitions were obvious as all his movies were politically motivated. Always the first to personally offer relief in disasters and calamities like fire, flood, drought, cyclone, etc., he was the first donor during the [[Chinese]] aggression of [[1962]], donating Rs. 75,000 to the war fund. After the death of his mentor, [[Annadurai|C N Annadurai]], in 1972 he had a falling out with the DMK leadership, and he went on to form the [[AIADMK]] (''All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation''). He became [[Chief Minister]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[1977]], a post he kept even after he suffered a paralytic stroke in [[1984]].  MGR died in office in [[1987]]. He is the first film actor to be Chief minister in [[India]]. He continued as Chief Minister of the rest of his life.
 == Chief Ministership ==
-He enjoyed unending support during his time as Chief Minister. He placed great emphasis on social development, especially education.  He founded the Tamil University, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the Women's University in Tamil Nadu. One of MGR's most successful policies was the re-introduction of the "[[Mid-day meals]]" in Tamil Nadu, which encouraged underprivileged children to attend schools. Through this scheme [[Tamil Nadu]] was able to achieve rapid literacy rates. The response was so successful that in 1995 the then Finance Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] had this scheme introduced all over the country. Efforts taken by him and the subsequent Tamil Nadu governments ensured the development of Primary and Secondary education in the State. Today the state has amongst the best education institutes in the country.
+He enjoyed unending support during his reign as the Chief Minsiter. He laid great emphasis on social development, especially education.  He founded the Tamil University, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the Women's University in Tamil Nadu. One of MGR's most successfull policies was the re-introduction of the "[[Mid-day meals]]" in Tamil Nadu, which encouraged underpriveledged children to attend schools. Through this scheme [[Tamil Nadu]] was able to achieve rapid literacy rates. The response was so successfull that in 1995 the then Finance Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] ensured this scheme be introduced all over the country. Efforts taken by him and the subsequent Tamil Nadu governments ensured the development of Primary and Secondary education in the State. Today the state has amongst the best education institutes in the country.
 == View on Sri Lanka ==
-After the 1983 riots in [[Colombo]], when thousands of Tamils were murdered, Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]] acted on the belief that an armed struggle by Sri Lankan Tamils - perceptibly backed by India - would bring the Sri Lankan Government to the negotiating table.  The trained cadres of all the groups, including the [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]], set up 30 camps in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister M.G.R never raised objections.
+After the 1983 riots in [[Colombo]], when thousands of Tamils were murdered, Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]] acted on the belief that an armed struggle by Sri Lankan Tamils - perceptibly backed by India - would bring the Sri Lankan Government to the negotiating table.  The trained cadres of all the groups, including the [[LTTE]], set up 30 camps in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister M.G.R never raised objections.
-M.G.R was known particularly to patronise the LTTE over the other groups. LTTE leader [[V. Prabakaran]] had easy access to M.G.R, who often donated large amounts of money to the LTTE.
+M.G.R was known particularly to patronise the [[LTTE]] over the other groups. [[LTTE]] leader [[V. Prabakaran]] had easy access to M.G.R, who often donated large amounts of money to the [[LTTE]].
 == Death ==
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 == Popular Movies of MGR ==
-* ''Alibabavum 40 Thirudarkalum''
+* Alibabavum 40 Thirudarkalum
-* ''Anbe Vaa''
+* Anbe Vaa
-* ''Ayirathil Oruvan''
+* Ayirathil Oruvan
-* ''Enga Veetu Pillai''
+* Enga Veetu Pillai
-* ''Madurai Veeran''
+* Madurai Veeran
-* ''Naadodi Mannan''
+* Naadodi Mannan
-* ''Padagoti''
+* Padagoti
-* ''Rickshawkaran''
+* Rickshawkaran
-* ''Thirudathey''
+* Thirudathey
-* ''Uzhagam Suttrum Valiban''
+* Uzhagam Suttrum Valiban
-==See also==
+  See also
 *[[Kollywood]]
 *[[India]]
 *[[Tamil Nadu]]
-==External links==
+== External Links ==
+* [http://www.aiadmkindia.org] - AIADMK website
+* [http://tamilmovieusa.bizland.com/store/page25.html] - MGR DVDs
+* [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000599.html] - Listen to MGR songs
-* [http://www.aiadmkindia.org AIADMK website]
-* [http://tamilmovieusa.bizland.com/store/page25.html MGR DVDs]
-* [http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000599.html Listen to MGR songs]
 [[Category:Cinema actors|Ramachandran, MG]] [[Category:Indian actors and actresses]]
+<center>
+{| border
+| width="35%" align="center"|'''Preceded by''':<br>
+[[M Karunanidhi]] <br>
+| width="30%" align="center"|[[List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu|Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu]]
+| width="35%" align="center"|'''Followed by''':<br>
+[[Janaki Ramachandran]] <br>
+|}
+</center>