M. S. Bhaskar
Muthupettai Somasundaram Bhaskar (born 13 September 1957) is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. Before entering the film industry, he was a theatre artist, he made his film debut in 1987 in a small role in the film Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi.[1][2] This was followed by several films in the 1990s, in which he appeared in very minor or small roles. He has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films and as a comedian in Tamil TV series. After he got film breakthrough in Engal Anna (2004), [3] then he became a regular cast and widely recognized supporting and comedy actor in Tamil cinema.
M. S. Bhaskar | |
|---|---|
 Bhaskar at Dharmadurai Success Meet | |
| Born | Muthupettai Somasundaram Bhaskar 13 September 1957 Nagapattinam, Madras State, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shila |
| Children | 2 |
In addition to acting, Bhaskar is a dubbing artist and occasional playback singer as well. He is best known for his performances in the series Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2000), Selvi (2005) and Arasi (2007).
He won the Best Character Artiste in Mozhi (2007) and the Best Actor in a supporting Role for his performance in 8 Thottakkal (2017).[4][5]
Career
Bhaskar, who hails from Muthupettai, near Pattukkottai was born and brought up in Nagapattinam, he was a part of a Tamil drama troupe 'Society for New Drama' which performed modern theatrical plays in Tamil Nadu.[2] To supplement his income, Bhaskar also worked as an LIC agent for a brief period. Bhaskar acted in a number of other troupes including Nungambakkam Boys Kondatum and also worked in All India Radio and Doordarshan. Before acting, he worked in a toothpaste company.[2]
During this period, Bhaskar began as a dubbing artist especially for dubbing Telugu films into Tamil where he spoke the comedian's lines. He also dubs English language films into Tamil for Sun TV.[6]
When the dramatic society ended in 1992, Bhaskar began working in tele-serials on DD1 and DD2 including Nam Kudumbam and Vizhudugal, before he played roles in Ganga Yamuna Saraswati and in 1999 teleserial Mayavi Marichan which also starred Thadi Balaji in the lead role. He then landed a role in the comedy series Chinna Papa Periya Papa, in which he played the role of a and brother-in-law and in Senior Junior, Selvi and Arasi.
Bhaskar made his film début in 1987, enacting a small role in the film Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi.[2][7] This was followed by several films in the 1990s, in which he appeared in very minor or small roles. He then appeared in supporting roles for the films Engal Anna (2004), Thirupaachi (2005), Sivakasi (2005), Mozhi (2007), Sivaji: The Boss (2007), Sadhu Miranda (2008), Santosh Subramaniam (2008), Dasavathaaram (2008) and 8 Thottakkal (2017). For his role in director Radha Mohan’s Mozhi, which won him his first Best Character Artiste (Male). In Malaysia to Amnesia (2021), Bhaskar is collaborating with Radha Mohan for the seventh time.[8] MS Bhaskar, whose outing here proves yet again that he is a multi-purpose actor with an ability to pull off comedy easily.[9]
Personal life
His elder sister Hemamalini is also a dubbing artist.[2] His daughter Ishwarya is a dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry for leading actresses. His son Aadithya Bhaskar made his acting debut portraying younger version of Vijay Sethupathi's character in 96 (2018).[10]
Filmography
Actor
- Films
- Television
- 1991 Nam Kudumbam
- 1991 Vizhudugal
- 1992 Mayavi Marichan
- 1996 Kaiyalavu Manasu
- 1997 Premi
- 1990s Senior Junior
- 2000-2001 Anandha Bhavan as Narasimhan
- 2000 Ganga Yamuna Saraswati
- 2000-2006 Chinna Papa Periya Papa as Pattabi
- 2000-2001 Vaazhkai as Zinda
- 2001-2003 Alaigal as Mouli
- 2005-2006 Selvi as Aandavar Lingam
- 2007 Arasi as Aandavar Lingam
- Web series
- 2018 America Mappillai (cameo)
Dubbing artist
- Partial Filmography
| Year | Title | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Seetha Geetha | Vijayakumar's PA | |
| 1991 | Uruvam | Veerapandiyan | |
| 1991 | Gnana Paravai | Raghuram | |
| 1991 | Apoorva Shakthi 369 | Chandra Mohan, Brahmanandam | |
| 1991 | Coolie No. 1 | Brahmanandam | |
| 1992 | Pokkiri Ponnu | Brahmanandam | |
| 1992 | Mouna Mozhi | Ramesh Aravind's friend | |
| 1993 | Galatta Mappillai | Brahmanandam | |
| 1993 | Mayandi IPS | Jagathy Sreekumar | |
| 1993 | Aranmanai Kadhali | Jagathy Sreekumar | |
| 1994 | Chinna Durai Periya Durai | Dharmavarapu Subramanyam | |
| 1994 | Manidha Manidha | Brahmanandam | |
| 1994 | Mr Maharani | Brahmanandam | |
| 1994 | Anbalayam | Ajit Vachani | |
| 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | Morgan Freeman | Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding |
| 1994 | Commissioner | For the character constable Babu and election commissioner | |
| 1995 | Jurassic Park | Martin Ferrero | Donald Gennaro |
| 1995 | Bad Boys | Martin Lawrence | Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett |
| 1995 | Chutti Kuzhandai | Brahmanandam | |
| 1995 | Jiththan | Ali | |
| 1995 | Rowdy Boss | Brahmanandam | |
| 1995 | Mr. Deva | Ravi Vallathol | |
| 1995 | Ellame En Kaadhali | Brahmanandam | |
| 1995 | Raanuvam | Jagadish | |
| 1996 | Delhi Durbar | M.G. Soman | |
| 1996 | Nakkeeran | A. V. S. | |
| 1996 | Miss Madras | Brahmanandam | |
| 1997 | Yelam | Maniyan Pilla Raju | |
| 1998 | Nilave Unakkaga | Kalabhavan Mani | |
| 1998 | Ganesh | Brahmanandam | |
| 1998 | Autokaaran | Brahmanandam | |
| 1998 | Muradan | Brahmanandam | |
| 1999 | Kaadhal Vennila | Brahmanandam | |
| 1999 | Mannavaru Chinnavaru | Shivaji Ganesan's PA | |
| 1999 | Kaaki Sattaiya Karuppu Sattaiya | Sundar Raj | |
| 1999 | No. 1 Police | M. S. Narayana | |
| 1999 | Sethu | Nair Raman | Abitha's father |
| 2001 | Nandha | Saravanan | |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai | Sathyaraj's father | |
| 2001 | Kadhal Galatta | Brahmanandam | Hotel Server |
| 2001 | Kaadhal Sugamanadhu | Venu Madhav | |
| 2002 | Spider-Man | J.K. Simmons | J. Jonah Jameson |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Duraipandiyan | Mahalakshmi's father |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | S. V. Thangaraj | Apartment president |
| 2003 | Kalam | Kalabhavan Mani | |
| 2003 | Bad Boys II | Martin Lawrence | Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | J.K. Simmons | J. Jonah Jameson |
| 2004 | Kamaraj | Richard Madhuram | Kamaraj |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | J.K. Simmons | J. Jonah Jameson |
| 2008 | Saroja | Brahmanandam | |
| 2010 | Eesan | Blessy | Karuppasamy |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Brahmanandam | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Sharath Lohitashwa | Valli's father |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Brahmanandam | |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Brahmanandam | |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Brahmanandam | |
| 2015 | Puli | Ali | |
| 2017 | Payanathin Mozhi | Nedumudi Venu | |
| 2019 | Rocky: The Revenge | Brahmanandam | |
| 2019 | Asuran | Various characters | |
| 2020 | Dagaalty | Brahmanandam | |
| 2020 | Silence | Kalyana Sundaram |
- Serials
| Year | Title | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Marmadesam - Sorna Regai | R. Sundaramoorthy | Theatre owner |
| 1999 | Micro Thodargal-Plastic Vizhuthugal | Pandiyan | |
| 2001 | Balachander-in Chinnathirai - Ilakkanam Marumo | Nirosha's boss and Prathap pothan's car driver | |
| 2001 | Kaveri | Kaveri's father |
- As narrator
- Ambuttu Imbuttu Embuttu (2005)
References
- "Talent bides its time". The Hindu. 13 November 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "There's no spontaneity in acting; every actor needs to do homework - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ""Engal Anna"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 March 2004.
- "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. 29 September 2009.
- "In pictures: the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in Dubai". The National.
- "Kollywood Movie Actor M S Bhaskar Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- "Cinema Plus: Talent bides its time". The Hindu. 13 November 2009. Archived from the original on 3 December 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- "I learn acting from even watching people in wine shops, says actor MS Bhaskar". 27 May 2021.
- Ramanujam, Srinivasa (29 May 2021). "'Malaysia to Amnesia' movie review: A dull comedy in which MS Bhaskar shines". The Hindu.
- "M.S.Bhaskar's son Aadhitya to act in Vijay Sethupathi's 96". Behindwoods. 16 November 2017.
