S. Rajasekar

Not to be confused with Rajasekhar (director) or Rajasekhar (actor).

S. Rajasekar
Born19 August 1957
Died (aged 62)
Chennai
Occupation(s)Director
Cinematographer
Screenwriter
Years active1979–2019
Spouse
Tara Begam
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(m. 1990⁠–⁠2019)​

S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957 – 8 September 2019)[1] was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He collaborated with director Robert under the name 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 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
Television
  • Naanal – (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)

As actor

Films
Television
  • Akshaya – Sun TV (1998–1999)
  • Pushpanjali – Sun TV (2000–2001)
  • Roja– Jaya TV (2004–2006) Mahesh's father
  • 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. ^ Winters, Bryce J. (8 September 2019). "Saravanan Meenakshi Fame Actor Rajashekar Passes Away at The Age of 62". TheNewsCrunch. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Actor, director Rajasekhar of Robert-Rajasekhar fame passes away in Chennai, he was 61". The News Minute. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  3. ^ Kolappan, B (1 December 2018). "Cinematographer, director Robert dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  4. ^ Kumar, N. (22 May 1987). "A courageous comeback". The Indian Express. p. 12. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  5. ^ Ramesh, Neeraja (8 September 2019). "Tamil film director and actor Rajasekar dies aged 61". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Tamil actor, cinematographer and director Rajasekar passes away". The Hindu. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 12 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  7. ^ "Vijay TV's 'Saravanan Meenatchi' fame Rajasekar passes away". The New Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 11 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  8. ^ "Tamil Film Director, Actor S Rajasekar Passes Away". News18. 9 September 2019. Archived from the original on 15 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  9. ^ ராஜன், அய்யனார் (22 September 2021). ""அவர் வாங்கின வீட்டை அவர் நடிச்ச சீரியல் தயாரிப்பாளருக்கே வாடகைக்கு விட்டுட்டேன்!"- தாரா ராஜசேகர்". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away". The Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  11. ^ "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar dies at 61". India Today. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 10 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  12. ^ "பிரபல இயக்குனர், நடிகர் ராஜசேகர் திடீர் மரணம்!". Puthiya Thalaimurai (in Tamil). 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019.