Sivakumar
{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1941)}}
{{About|the Indian actor|other people named Sivakumar|Sivakumar (name)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Sivakumar
| image = Sivakumar in 2016.jpg
| caption = Sivakumar in 2016
| birth_name = Palaniswamy
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1941|10|27}}
| nationality = Indian
| birth_place = Sulur, Coimbatore, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India){{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/08/25221939/Sivakumar-acted-in-193-films-i.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903185612/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/08/25221939/Sivakumar-acted-in-193-films-i.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 September 2014|title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|publisher=Maalaimalar|access-date=27 November 2016}}
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Visual artist}}
| yearsactive = 1965–2008
| children = {{hlist|Suriya|Karthi|Brindha}}
| relatives = Jyothika (daughter-in-law)
| spouse = {{marriage| Lakshmi Kumari | 1974}}
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Palaniswamy (born 27 October 1941),{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sivakumar-not-hospitalised/303299-67.html|title=Sivakumar not hospitalised|date=1 November 2012|access-date=27 November 2016|archive-date=16 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016002016/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sivakumar-not-hospitalised/303299-67.html|url-status=dead}} better known by his stage name Sivakumar, is an Indian visual artist and former actor who has appeared in Tamil cinema and television. He made his acting debut in Kaakum Karangal (1965) and has worked in 195 movies, predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has won three Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Career
He was a student of the Government College of Art & Craft in Chennai from 1959 to 1965.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-sivakumar-turned-makeup-man-for-actress-ambika-for-the-climax-of-a-film/articleshow/77371176.cms|title = When Sivakumar turned makeup man for actress Ambika for the climax of a film}}
Palaniswamy made his acting debut in Kaakum Karangal (1965) with the actor S. S. Rajendran. Palaniswamy was renamed as Sivakumar when he entered the industry.{{Cite news |last=Raman |first=Mohan V. |author-link=Mohan Raman |date=25 October 2016 |title=Art of the matter |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/Art-of-the-matter/article15747777.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810132052/https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/Art-of-the-matter/article15747777.ece |archive-date=10 August 2020}}{{Cite news |date=7 March 2014 |title=சிவகுமாரின் முதல் படம் காக்கும் கரங்கள் |language=Tamil |trans-title=Kaakum Karangal, Sivakumar's first film |work=Maalai Malar |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/03/07222204/Cinema-history-Sivakumar-first.html |url-status=dead |access-date=2 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005200416/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2014/03/07222204/Cinema-history-Sivakumar-first.html |archive-date=5 October 2015}}
Sivakumar’s notable movies include Saraswathi Sabatham (1966), Kandhan Karunai (1967), Thirumal Perumai (1968), Uyarndha Manithan (1968), Annakili (1976), Rosappu Ravikkaikari (1979) and the very famous K. Balachander’s Sindhu Bhairavi (1985).
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil for the movies Rosappu Ravikkaikari (1979), and Vandichakkaram (1980) and a Lifetime Achievement Award – South (2007). He also was the recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for Avan Aval Adhu (1980) and Agni Sakshi (1982).{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/sivakumar-the-actor-who-captured-the-hearts-and-minds-of-women-in-the-70s-5063275.html|title = Sivakumar, The Actor Who Captured The Hearts and Minds of Women in The 70s}}
He proved to be a better bet to play the hero in melodramas Bhadrakali (1976), Vandichakkaram (1980), Indru Nee Naalai Naan (1983), Paasa Paravaigal (1988) or devotional tales Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974), Thaai Mookaambikai (1982) and romantic sagas Chittu Kuruvi (1978), Rosappu Ravikkaikari (1979) and Unnai Naan Santhithen 1984). He also played hero in many films which were adapted from novels like Manithanin Marupakkam (1986).{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/tamil/2016/Oct/23/sivakumarthe-gentleman-actor-1531093.html|title = Sivakumar,The gentleman-actor}}
After a successful career as a lead actor, Sivakumar proved his mettle as a character artist in films like Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997), Sethu (1999) and Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001).{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/happy-birthday-sivakumar-five-best-characters-uyarntha-manithan-sindhu-bhairavi-20549-2016-10-27/5|title = Happy Birthday Sivakumar: 5 best performances of the Uyarntha Manithan of Tamil cinema}}
During his career, Sivakumar has co-starred with many leading Tamil actors, including M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan, Jaishankar,
Ravichandran, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Sarath Kumar, Prabhu, Karthik, Mohan, Arjun Sarja, Ajith Kumar, Vijay, Vikram and Suriya.
He acted in famous TV serials like Chithi and Annamalai alongside Radhika.{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/sivakumar|title=Kollywood noteworthy movie actor Sivakumar achievements}}
In 2012, Sivakumar was honoured with the Jaya TV Lifetime Achievement Award at the Anna Centenary Library for his contributions to the Tamil film industry for over 40 years.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/dec/26/veteran-actor-sivakumar-honoured-324030.html|title = Veteran actor Sivakumar honoured}} Sivakumar has also ventured into public speaking, giving his opinion on various subjects, including Hindu theology. He has been praised for the fluency and style of his speeches.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/saying-it-with-sincerity/article1610080.ece|title=Saying it with sincerity|first=Malathi|last=Rangarajan|date=8 April 2011|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=The Hindu}}{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/actor-sivakumar-finishes-mahabharatham-in-just-2-hours-and-15-minutes.html|title=Actor Sivakumar finishes narrating Mahabharatham in just 2 hours and 15 minutes.|date=27 October 2015|access-date=27 November 2016|archive-date=10 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110092438/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/actor-sivakumar-finishes-mahabharatham-in-just-2-hours-and-15-minutes.html|url-status=live}}
Personal life
Sivakumar was born on 27 October 1941 in Coimbatore. He is married to Lakshmi Kumari. The couple have three children: two sons Suriya and Karthi, who are both actors; and a daughter Brindha, who is a playback singer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.woodsdeck.com/stories/10015-now-it-s-brinda-from-actor-sivakumar-family|title = Now it's Brinda from Actor Sivakumar Family}} Sivakumar's elder daughter-in-law Jyothika is an actress.{{Cite web|url=https://jfwonline.com/article/5-most-adorable-father-in-law-daughter-in-law-duos-in-south-cinema/3/|title=5 Most Adorable Father-In-Law & Daughter-In-Law Duos in South Cinema!}} He is a devout Hindu and a devotee of Murugan. He is also ambidextrous.{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sivakumar-tamil-actor/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Sivakumar(TamilActor) and on his life}}
Filmography
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- Herova? Zerova? (2008; Short film)
Awards
Sivakumar is a three-time recipient of Filmfare Awards South and a two-time winner of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2003/02/16/stories/2003021600450200.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=Bringing out the 'artist' in him | date=16 February 2003 | access-date=14 May 2011 | archive-date=9 November 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109102203/http://www.hindu.com/lf/2003/02/16/stories/2003021600450200.htm | work=The Hindu | url-status=dead }}
Filmfare Awards South
- 1979 – Best Actor – Tamil for Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari
- 1980 – Best Actor – Tamil for Vandichakkaram
- 2007 – Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award{{cite news| title =Actor Sivakumar talks on books| date =31 August 2008| url =http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083157490200.htm| work =The Hindu| access-date =21 January 2010| location =Chennai, India| archive-date =15 June 2009| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20090615045313/http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/31/stories/2008083157490200.htm| url-status =dead}}
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 1979 – Best Actor Award for Avan aval adhu
- 1982 – Best Actor Award for Agni Sakshi
- 2012 – Lifetime Achievement Award
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
- 2015 – Norway Tamil Film Festival Kalaichigaram Award
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=1107894|name=Sivakumar}}
- [https://epaper.newindianexpress.com/c/2724313 B.Meenakshi Sundaram Story of Sivakumar's Love Affair with Yoga]
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