S. Rajasekar

S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957– 8 September 2019)[2] was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and serial actor. According to The Times of India, "The actor will be remembered for the “Ithu Oru Pon Malai Pozhudhu” song scene[3] in Nizhalgal which he enlivened with his youthful charm and spirit".[4]

Not to be confused with Rajashekar (director) or Rajasekhar (actor).
S. Rajasekar
Born19 August 1957
Died (aged 62)
Chennai
Other namesRobert Rajasekaran[1]
OccupationDirector
Cinematographer
Screenwriter
Years active1979–2019
Spouse(s)Tara Begam
(m.1990-2019; his death)

Career

Rajasekar's first break happened with Kudisai, followed by Oru Thalai Ragam as he worked as cinematographer along with Robert Ashirwatham.[5][6] 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 Rajasekaran.[4][7][8]

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.[9]

Personal life

He married Tara Begam in 1990. The couple didn't have any children.

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
Television
  • Naanal - (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)

As actor
Films
Television
  • Akshaya - Sun TV (1998-1999)
  • Pushpanjali - Sun TV (2000-2001)
  • My Dear Bootham - 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
  1. "Actor, director Rajasekhar of Robert-Rajasekhar fame passes away in Chennai, he was 61". The News Minute. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  2. Winters, Bryce J. (8 September 2019). "Saravanan Meenakshi Fame Actor Rajashekar Passes Away at The Age of 62". TheNewsCrunch. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  3. "Ithu oru ponmalai pozhuthu song - இது ஒரு பொன்மாலை பொழுது - Nizhalgal – SPB – Ilaiyaraja". YouTube. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  4. Ramesh, Neeraja (8 September 2019). "Tamil film director and actor Rajasekar dies aged 61". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  5. Kolappan, B (1 December 2018). "Cinematographer, director Robert dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  6. "A courageous comeback". The Indian Express. 22 May 1987.
  7. "Tamil actor, cinematographer and director Rajasekar passes away". The Hindu. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  8. "Vijay TV's 'Saravanan Meenatchi' fame Rajasekar passes away". The New Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  9. "Tamil Film Director, Actor S Rajasekar Passes Away". CNN-News18. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  10. "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away". The Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  11. "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar dies at 61". India Today. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  12. "பிரபல இயக்குனர், நடிகர் ராஜசேகர் திடீர் மரணம்!". Puthiya Thalaimurai. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
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