S. Rajasekar
Indian film director, cinematographer, and actor (1957–2019)
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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.[8]
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
- Palaivana Solai (1981)
- Kalyanakkaalam (1982)
- Dhooram Adhighamillai (1983)
- Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (1987)
- Paravaigal Palavitham (1988)
- Manasukkul Mathappu (1988)
- Television
- Naanal (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)
As actor
- Films
- Nizhalgal (1980)
- Poo Manam (1989)
- Gnana Paravai (1991)
- Senbaga Thottam (1992)
- Chembaruthi (1992) (Guest Appearance)
- Ilaya Ragam (1995)
- Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999)
- Vallarasu (2000)
- Narasimha (2001) as a Doctor who attends Narasimha
- Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001)
- Thamizhan (2002) as Moorthy, leader of employees union
- Amudhae (2005)
- Don Chera (2006)
- Theekuchi (2008)
- Thira (2013)
- Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
- Television
- Akshaya – Sun TV (1998–1999)
- Pushpanjali – Sun TV (2000–2001)
- Roja– Jaya TV (2004–2007) as Rajasekhar, 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)