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Jai Ganesh (1946 – 12 February 2001) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil plays and films.[1][2][3] He had supporting roles in the films Aval Oru Thodar Kathai and Aattukara Alamelu, among others. His most popular roles have been as a supporting actor or as a villain in films such as Thaayillamal Naan Illai (1979) and Athisaya Piravi (1990). He acted as a child artiste in films like Sampoorna Ramayanam and Missiamma.[4]

Born
Aarumugam

1946
Died12 February 2001(2001-02-12) (aged 54)
Yearsactive1974–2000
SpousePaapathi Ammal
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Jai Ganesh
Born
Aarumugam

1946
Died12 February 2001(2001-02-12) (aged 54)
Years active1974–2000
SpousePaapathi Ammal
Children3
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Jai Ganesh was born as Aarumugam, sixth son to Kuppusamy and Chellamma.[5]

He was reintroduced into the film industry by director K. Balachander in Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. From then on, he acted in many films as hero and also as character actor. Some of his famous films in 1970s are Neeya, Pilot Premnath, Vattathukkul Sathuram and Vanakathukuriya Kathaliyae& Azhage unnai Aradhikkiren.

Death

Jai Ganesh died of cancer on 12 February 2001, at the age of 54.[6][7]

Notable filmography

Notable Television Works

  • 1999 Kasalavu Nesam as Rathi's Father
  • 2000 Jannal-Marabu Kavithaigal (Cameo Appearance)

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