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Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, endearingly known as M.G.R.,
was born on 17th January, 1917, at Kandy, Sri Lanka, to
Marudhar Gopalan and Satyabhama. After his father's
death, M.G.R. settled with his family at Kumbakonam
Born
January 17, 1917 Kandy, Ceylon
Died
December 29, 1987 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India (kidney
failure)
Birth name
Marudur Gopalamenon Ramachandran
Nicknames
MGRPuratchi Thalaivar
Height
5' 6" (1.62 m)
Mini Bio
M.G. Ramachandran (1917-1987), popularly known as
MGR, dominated like no other, the films and politics
of India's Tamil Nadu state. A charismatic actor and
philanthropist, he commanded the idolatrous adulation
of millions of Tamilians and became Tamil Nadu's chief
minister. His achievements in 3 fields, namely films,
philanthropy and politics were remarkable considering
his humble origins in Sri Lanka. Raised in poverty by a
widowed single mother, he had nothing more than his
good looks when he got his first break in "Sati Lilavati.