S. Rajasekar

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S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957 – 8 September 2019)^[1] was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He was one half of the director duo 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 Ashirwatham 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)
• Chembaruthi (1992) (Guest Appearance)
• Ilaya Raagam (1995)
• Vallarasu (2000)
• Narasimha (2001)
• Poovellam Un Vaasam (2002)
• Don Chera (2006)
• Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)

Television

• Akshaya – Sun TV (1998–1999)
• Pushpanjali – Sun TV (2000–2001)
•  – 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)

References[]

External links[]

• Rajashekar at IMDb