Chinna Ponnusamy Padayatchi

Chinna Ponnusamy Padayatchi was an Indian stage actor, playwright, dancer and teacher of theatrical arts. Notable among his students was Shivaji Ganesan.[1][2]

Early life

Padayatchi was born in Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu.

Acclaim

Shivaji Ganesan, one of his notable students in theatrical arts said "My teacher (Chinna Ponniswamy Padayachi of Chidambaram) taught me Bharatnatyam, acting, body movements... Practically everything. Padayachi, was himself an outstanding stage actor. And he learnt in an atmosphere that was reminiscent of an ashram school."[1]

References
  1. "Rediff On The Net, Movies: A chat with Tamil thespian Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  2. "Dr. Sivaji's Biography". nadigarthilagamsivaji.com. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
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