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Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran: Born on (January 17, 1917–December 24, 1987), popularly known as MGR எம்.ஜி.ஆர்., Puracthi Nadigar, Ponmana Chemmal, Makkal Thilakam and Puratchi Thalaivar (Tamil: Revolutionary Leader), was a long time leading Tamil film actor and Chief Minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death.
He was born at Nawalapitiya near Kandy, Sri Lanka, to Maruthur Gopala Menon and Satyabhama.[1][2] After his father's death, MGR settled with his family at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. He could not pursue his studies beyond the primary stage due to poverty and hence joined a drama troupe called Original Boys.Gaining considerable experience on stage, he entered the world of cinema, and gradually rose to enviable positions by persistent efforts and endurance. He became an actor, with a huge mass appeal. He was also a very good director and producer, and was also known to be an expert movie editor. MGR married Bargavi also known as Thangamani who died early due to illness. He later married Sathanandavathi who also died soon due to Tuberculosis. His third wife was V.N.Janaki, a former actress she divorced her husband Ganapati Bhat, to marry him. He did not have any children.
Making his film debut in 1936, in the film Sati Leelavathi, MGR did not attain great popularity until he got his big breakthrough in the 1947 film Rajakumari which was a super hit making him a top hero in Kollywood and one of the most successful in South Indian Cinema history, the script for Rajakumari was written by Karunanidhi.
In 1971, he was shot in the neck by fellow actor and political aspirant M.R. Radha. The bullet was permanently lodged in his neck and his voice damaged.
He enjoyed unending support during his time as Chief Minister. He placed great emphasis on social development, especially education. He founded the Tamil University, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and the Women's University in Tamil Nadu. One of MGR's most successful policies was the re-introduction of the "Mid-day meals" in the Government-run and aided schools in Tamil Nadu, which encouraged underprivileged children to attend schools. Efforts taken by him and the subsequent Tamil Nadu governments ensured the development of Primary and Secondary education in the State.
In 1984, MGR fell sick and was rushed to the U.S. for treatment. Mass hysteria gripped Tamil Nadu and over 100 people attempting self-immolation. MGR died December 24, 1987 after his prolonged illness. His death sparked off an inexplicable frenzy of looting and rioting all over the state of Tamil Nadu. Shops, movie theaters, buses and other public and private property became the target of wanton violence let loose all over the state.
After his death, his political party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, split between his wife Janaki Ramachandran and his political protege, J. Jayalalitha and later merged in 1988. In 1989 Dr. MGR Home & Higher Secondary School for the Speech & Hearing Impaired was established in the earstwile Ramavaram Gardens Residense as per his will dated 17 January 1986. In 1996 the Dr. MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women was established in his honour by the wishes of JanakiRamachandran.
Pictures in Slideshow
photo 1: Maruthur Gopala Ramachandran (MGR), picture 2: MGR at public meeting in Anna Sali (mount road, cheenai), photo 3: MGR being sworn in as the Chief Minister in 1977, picture 4: MGR in the early sixties, photo 5: recuperating in a chennai hos after being allegedly shot, picture 6: TN CM Dr.MGR during the launch CMs free Noon meal scheme, photo 7: Dr.MGR campaigning for election in the 1970s, picture 8: MGRs tomb on marina,
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