Y. Gee. Mahendra
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Yechan Gunja Mahendran popularly known as Y. G. Mahendran or Y. Gee. Mahendra, is an Indian dramatist, actor
, singer playwright
and comedian
from the state of Tamil Nadu
. He has acted in a number of plays and films. He is the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Tamil drama and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy
, founder and dean of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
group of schools. He is also the cousin of one of the biggest Bollywood
actress Vyjayanthimala
and Latha Rajinikanth. He regards Kamal Haasan
and Rajnikanth
as his close friends, with whom he maintains a strong relationship from his childhood.He has also co-starred with both of them in a number of movies.
. Y.G.P. founded the United Amateur Artists (UAA), one of the first drama companies in Madras city, in the year 1952. His drama company was a success and he emerged as one of the foremost dramatists of his era. Mahendra's mother Mrs. Rajalakshmi (also called Mrs. Y.G.P.) was the founder of the Padma Seshadri Group of Schools
. Starting from modest beginnings in a thatched shed in the terrace of the Y.G.P home in 1959 with a batch of eleven students as an act of social service for the members of the Nungambakkam Recreation Club the school has since emerged as one of the best schools in India.
Hailing from a family of stage-lovers, Mahendra soon developed a liking for drama from his early days. He played the part of comedian in school plays and earned acclaim. On completion of his schooling from Don Bosco Matriculation School, Egmore, Chennai-600008, he studied Chemical Engineering
at College of Engineering, Guindy
and MBA. During his college days, he was touted as a prospective film actor. He was in his early teens when he joined his father's drama troupe, the United Amateur Artists (UAA). This gave him the desired break. His first few plays were huge successes attracting audiences by thousands. Mahendra's had become one of the prominent names in the city. Eventually, he had to choose between acting and his career and he choose the former.
in his film Navagraham. The film was an average grosser. Mahendra was discovered to have a nasal accent which made him funny. He acted in a variety of roles in a number of movies- particularly as a dim witted fool of a cousin- generally eclipsing roles enjoyed by Cho Ramaswamy in the 60's and 70's.
Y.Gee thanks to his brother in law- also began a parallel career in Industrial Ceramics and had a flourishing company established in 1982- by which period his acting career thinned down and he became more preoccupied with his business. His career spans over four decades and involves 200 or so movies. He also acted in supporting roles with actors like Sivaji Ganesan
, Jaishankar
, Kamal Haasan
and his co-brother, Rajinikanth. He acted with Rajnikanth
in films like Pokkiri Raja, Paayum Puli, Shri Raghavendra, Veera, etc., and with Kamal Hassan in movies like Apoorva Raagangal, Neeya, Guru, etc.,
Y.Gee sold his ceramics business in 2001 for a whopping sum and has made a comeback into production and acting- his most recent role being in Kanthaswamy. He did an excellent performance in the movie Yudham Sei, directed by Myshkin
.
Filmography =
2011 - Puthran (Tamil) - filming
2011 - Venghai (tamil)
2011 - Deiva Thirumagal
(tamil)
2011 - Yudham Sei (Tamil)
2011 - Ilaignan
(Tamil)
2010 - Anandhapurathu Veedu
(Tamil)
2010 - Pen Singam
(Tamil)
2009 - Kanthaswamy
(Tamil)
2009 - Indira Vizha
( Tamil )
2008 - Seval
( Tamil )
2008 - Pandhayam
(tamil)
2007 - Sringaram ( Tamil )
2006 - Kusthi
(Tamil)
2006 - Jambhavan
(Tamil)
1995 - Chinna Vathiyar
( Tamil )
1994 - Veera ( Tamil )
1994 - Sakthivel (tamil)
1987 - Anand ( Tamil )
1987 - Anbulla Appa ( Tamil )
1986 - Marumagal ( Tamil )
1986 - Annai En Dheivam ( Tamil )
1985 - Naan Sigappu Manithan
( Tamil )
1985 - Needhiyin Nizhal ( Tamil )
1985 - Sri Raghavendra
( Tamil )
1985 - Aduthathu Albert ( Tamil )
1985 - Nalla Thambi ( Tamil )
1985 - Padikkadha Pannaiyar ( Tamil )
1984 - Tharaasu ( Tamil )
1984 - Nallavanuku Nallavan
( Tamil )
1984 - Vaazhkai ( Tamil )
1984 - Anbulla Rajinikanth
( Tamil )
1984 - Kudumbam ( Tamil )
1984 - Vamsa Vilakku ( Tamil )
1984 - Kai Kodukkum Kai ( Tamil )
1983 - Neethibathi ( Tamil )
1983 - Sumangali ( Tamil )
1983 - Uruvangal Maralam
( Tamil )
1983 - Sivappu Sooriyan ( Tamil )
1983 - Vellai Roja ( Tamil )
1983 - Miruthanga Chakravarthi ( Tamil )
1982 - Adhisaya Piravigal ( Tamil )
1982 - Sangili ( Tamil )
1982 - Sagalakala Vallavan
( Tamil )
1982 - Vaa Kanna Vaa ( Tamil )
1982 - Paritchaikku Neramaachu ( Tamil )
1982 - Rani Theni ( Tamil )
1982 - Thyagi ( Tamil )
1982 - Simla Special ( Tamil )
1981 - Kazhugu
( Tamil )
1981 - Ellam Inbamayyam ( Tamil )
1981 - Raja Paarvai
( Tamil )
1980 - Murattu Kalai ( Tamil )
1979 - Annai Oru Alayam ( Tamil )
1978 - Shankar Salim Simon ( Tamil )
1976 - Manmadha Leelai
(1976) ( Tamil )
1976 - Idaya Malar ( Tamil )
1975 - Uravukku Kayi Koduppam ( Tamil )
1971 - Navagraham
1971 - Nootrukku Nooru (1971 film)
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, singer playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
and comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
from the state of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. He has acted in a number of plays and films. He is the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Tamil drama and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy
Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy
Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy , popularly known as Mrs. Y. G. P. is an Indian journalist, educationist and social worker. She is the founder and dean of the P. S. B. B. Group of Institutions.- Early life :...
, founder and dean of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan is a group of schools located in Chennai, India, Bangalore, India and in Coimbatore, India. The school was founded by Padmashree Awardee, Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, also known as Dr.Mrs.Y.G.Parthasarathy an educationalist.-Branches:* Chennai** PSBB K.K.Nagar** PSBB...
group of schools. He is also the cousin of one of the biggest Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
actress Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala Bali is an Indian film actress, Bharathanatyam dancer, carnatic singer, dance choreographer, golfer and a Parliamentarian....
and Latha Rajinikanth. He regards Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
and Rajnikanth
Rajnikanth
Rajinikanth is an Indian film actor, media personality, and cultural icon. He made his debut as an actor in the National Film Award-winning motion picture Apoorva Raagangal , directed by K. Balachander, whom the actor considers his mentor....
as his close friends, with whom he maintains a strong relationship from his childhood.He has also co-starred with both of them in a number of movies.
Early life
Y. G. Mahendran was born on 9 January 1950 to Mr.Y.G.Parthasarathy or Y.G.P. as he was affectionately known and Mrs. Rajalakshmi ParthasarathyRajalakshmi Parthasarathy
Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy , popularly known as Mrs. Y. G. P. is an Indian journalist, educationist and social worker. She is the founder and dean of the P. S. B. B. Group of Institutions.- Early life :...
. Y.G.P. founded the United Amateur Artists (UAA), one of the first drama companies in Madras city, in the year 1952. His drama company was a success and he emerged as one of the foremost dramatists of his era. Mahendra's mother Mrs. Rajalakshmi (also called Mrs. Y.G.P.) was the founder of the Padma Seshadri Group of Schools
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan is a group of schools located in Chennai, India, Bangalore, India and in Coimbatore, India. The school was founded by Padmashree Awardee, Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, also known as Dr.Mrs.Y.G.Parthasarathy an educationalist.-Branches:* Chennai** PSBB K.K.Nagar** PSBB...
. Starting from modest beginnings in a thatched shed in the terrace of the Y.G.P home in 1959 with a batch of eleven students as an act of social service for the members of the Nungambakkam Recreation Club the school has since emerged as one of the best schools in India.
Hailing from a family of stage-lovers, Mahendra soon developed a liking for drama from his early days. He played the part of comedian in school plays and earned acclaim. On completion of his schooling from Don Bosco Matriculation School, Egmore, Chennai-600008, he studied Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering
Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
at College of Engineering, Guindy
College of Engineering, Guindy
College of Engineering, Guindy in Chennai, India, is India's oldest engineering and technical institution, having been established in 1794. Today it is one of the four constituent colleges of Anna University, Chennai....
and MBA. During his college days, he was touted as a prospective film actor. He was in his early teens when he joined his father's drama troupe, the United Amateur Artists (UAA). This gave him the desired break. His first few plays were huge successes attracting audiences by thousands. Mahendra's had become one of the prominent names in the city. Eventually, he had to choose between acting and his career and he choose the former.
Career
In 1971, Mahendra was cast by legendary director K. BalachanderK. Balachander
K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or...
in his film Navagraham. The film was an average grosser. Mahendra was discovered to have a nasal accent which made him funny. He acted in a variety of roles in a number of movies- particularly as a dim witted fool of a cousin- generally eclipsing roles enjoyed by Cho Ramaswamy in the 60's and 70's.
Y.Gee thanks to his brother in law- also began a parallel career in Industrial Ceramics and had a flourishing company established in 1982- by which period his acting career thinned down and he became more preoccupied with his business. His career spans over four decades and involves 200 or so movies. He also acted in supporting roles with actors like Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
, Jaishankar
Jaishankar
Jaishankar is a yester-year actor of the Tamil Film Industry. He is fondly referred to as Thennagathu James Bond . His penchant for dashing roles earned him the sobriquet of James Bond of South India, thanks to his roles in films like Vallavan Oruvan, CID Shankar and so on...
, Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
and his co-brother, Rajinikanth. He acted with Rajnikanth
Rajnikanth
Rajinikanth is an Indian film actor, media personality, and cultural icon. He made his debut as an actor in the National Film Award-winning motion picture Apoorva Raagangal , directed by K. Balachander, whom the actor considers his mentor....
in films like Pokkiri Raja, Paayum Puli, Shri Raghavendra, Veera, etc., and with Kamal Hassan in movies like Apoorva Raagangal, Neeya, Guru, etc.,
Y.Gee sold his ceramics business in 2001 for a whopping sum and has made a comeback into production and acting- his most recent role being in Kanthaswamy. He did an excellent performance in the movie Yudham Sei, directed by Myshkin
Myshkin
Myshkin is a town and the administrative center of Myshkinsky District of Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, located on the steep left bank of the Volga. Population:...
.
Filmography =
2011 - Puthran (Tamil) - filming
2011 - Venghai (tamil)
2011 - Deiva Thirumagal
Deiva Thirumagal
Deiva Thirumagal is a 2011 Tamil drama film written and directed by A. L. Vijay and produced by Mohan Natarajan that features Vikram in the lead role as a mentally challenged adult with the maturity of a six-year-old boy, while Baby Sarah, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul and Nassar portray other...
(tamil)
2011 - Yudham Sei (Tamil)
2011 - Ilaignan
Ilaignan
Ilaignan is a 2011 Tamil-language film directed by Suresh Krishna, who directs his 50th film, and written by DMK Chief M. Karunanidhi based on the Russian novel, The Mother, by Maxim Gorky.- Plot :...
(Tamil)
2010 - Anandhapurathu Veedu
Anandhapurathu Veedu
Anandhapurathu Veedu is a 2010 Indian Tamil supernatural mystery film directed by Tamil television director Naga, who has directed serials like Marmadesam, Vidathu Karuppu and Chidambara Rahasiyam. This film, Naga's feature film debut, stars Nandha and Chaya Singh in lead roles along with child...
(Tamil)
2010 - Pen Singam
Pen Singam
Pen Singam is a 2010 Tamil film directed by Bali Srirangam. The film, based on M. Karunanidhi's novel Surulimalai, stars Meera Jasmine and Telugu actor Uday Kiran in lead roles, whilst Richard, Vivek, Rohini and Radha Ravi amongst others play supporting roles; Rambha, and J. K. Rithesh...
(Tamil)
2009 - Kanthaswamy
Kanthaswamy
Kanthaswamy is a 2009 Tamil language feature film directed by Susi Ganesan, who with Kanthaswamy completed his fourth film. Vikram acts in the lead role, whilst Shriya Saran, Prabhu Ganesan, Krishna, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Tiwari, Mansoor Ali Khan, Vadivelu and Y. G. Mahendran also play roles in...
(Tamil)
2009 - Indira Vizha
Indira Vizha
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( Tamil )
2008 - Seval
Seval
Seval is a Tamil language action drama film released in 2008. It stars Bharath, Vadivelu, Simran Bagga and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles.-Plot:...
( Tamil )
2008 - Pandhayam
Pandhayam
Pandhayam is a Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar starring Nithin Sathya, Sindhu Tolani. Joseph Vijay did a guest role as himself.-Plot:...
(tamil)
2007 - Sringaram ( Tamil )
2006 - Kusthi
Kusthi
Kusthi is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2006. Prabhu and Karthik came together after Agni Natchathiram, which was a blockbuster at the box office...
(Tamil)
2006 - Jambhavan
Jambhavan
Jambhavan is a Tamil movie starring Prashanth, Nila, Meghna Naidu, Vivek, FEFSI Vijayan and Vijayakumar and music composed by Bharadwaj. The film is directed by Nandakumar.-Plot:...
(Tamil)
1995 - Chinna Vathiyar
Chinna Vathiyar
Chinna Vathiyar is a 1995 Tamil film, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Prabhu Ganesan in a dual role, Kushboo, Ranjitha, Goundamani, Senthil and Nizhalgal Ravi. Music is by Ilaiyaraaja-Plot:...
( Tamil )
1994 - Veera ( Tamil )
1994 - Sakthivel (tamil)
1987 - Anand ( Tamil )
1987 - Anbulla Appa ( Tamil )
1986 - Marumagal ( Tamil )
1986 - Annai En Dheivam ( Tamil )
1985 - Naan Sigappu Manithan
Naan Sigappu Manithan
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( Tamil )
1985 - Needhiyin Nizhal ( Tamil )
1985 - Sri Raghavendra
Sri Raghavendra
Sri Raghavendra is a 1985 Tamil film is directed by SP. Muthuraman. The film was Rajinikanth's 100th film. He plays the role of the Hindu saint Raghavendra in this movie. It was produced by Kavithalaya Productions.-Plot:...
( Tamil )
1985 - Aduthathu Albert ( Tamil )
1985 - Nalla Thambi ( Tamil )
1985 - Padikkadha Pannaiyar ( Tamil )
1984 - Tharaasu ( Tamil )
1984 - Nallavanuku Nallavan
Nallavanuku Nallavan
Nallavanuku Nallavan is a Tamil film, directed by SP. Muthuraman. The film is a remake of the 1982 Superhit Kannada film Jeevana Chakra that starred Vishnuvardhan and Raadhika Sarathkumar in main roles....
( Tamil )
1984 - Vaazhkai ( Tamil )
1984 - Anbulla Rajinikanth
Anbulla Rajinikanth
Anbulla Rajinikanth is a 1984 Tamil film directed by K.Natraj. The film stars Rajinikanth, Meena, and Ambika with Jaishankar, Raadhika and Bhagyaraj in guest roles.-Plot:...
( Tamil )
1984 - Kudumbam ( Tamil )
1984 - Vamsa Vilakku ( Tamil )
1984 - Kai Kodukkum Kai ( Tamil )
1983 - Neethibathi ( Tamil )
1983 - Sumangali ( Tamil )
1983 - Uruvangal Maralam
Uruvangal Maralam
Uruvangal Maralam is a Tamil language film starring Y. Gee. Mahendra in the lead role of the protagonist. This movie is literally a remake of the English movie 'Oh, God!'. The story revolves around Y.G.Mahendra who believes in God more than anything else in this world...
( Tamil )
1983 - Sivappu Sooriyan ( Tamil )
1983 - Vellai Roja ( Tamil )
1983 - Miruthanga Chakravarthi ( Tamil )
1982 - Adhisaya Piravigal ( Tamil )
1982 - Sangili ( Tamil )
1982 - Sagalakala Vallavan
Sagalakala Vallavan
Sagalakala Vallavan is a 1982 released Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan, Ambika, Raveendran, Y. G. Mahendran, Thengai Srinivasan, Silk Smitha and V. K. Ramasamy...
( Tamil )
1982 - Vaa Kanna Vaa ( Tamil )
1982 - Paritchaikku Neramaachu ( Tamil )
1982 - Rani Theni ( Tamil )
1982 - Thyagi ( Tamil )
1982 - Simla Special ( Tamil )
1981 - Kazhugu
Kazhugu
Kazhugu is a Tamil directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Rajnikanth in the lead along with Rati Agnihotri as the heroine. The film was moderately successful in the box office, but became a cult film among Rajini fans....
( Tamil )
1981 - Ellam Inbamayyam ( Tamil )
1981 - Raja Paarvai
Raja Paarvai
Raja Paarvai is a Tamil language feature film directed by Telugu film director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Kamal Haasan, for whom the film was also his 100th starrer and first production. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...
( Tamil )
1980 - Murattu Kalai ( Tamil )
1979 - Annai Oru Alayam ( Tamil )
1978 - Shankar Salim Simon ( Tamil )
1976 - Manmadha Leelai
Manmadha Leelai
Manmadha Leelai is a Tamil-language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, Madhu. The film directed by Kailasam Balachander also has Halam as Madhu's wife. A number of women actors debuted through this film, including Jayaprada as Kannagi, Y. Vijaya as Miss. Wrong Number, among others. The...
(1976) ( Tamil )
1976 - Idaya Malar ( Tamil )
1975 - Uravukku Kayi Koduppam ( Tamil )
1971 - Navagraham
1971 - Nootrukku Nooru (1971 film)
Nootrukku Nooru (1971 film)
Nootrukku Nooru is a 1971 Tamil-language film directed and written by K. Balachander. The protagonist who is a college professor is accused by three girls for sexual nuisance, just before the protagonist’s marriage...