N. Mathrubootham

N. Mathrubootham (2 July 1944 – 18 November 2004) was an Indian psychiatrist, writer, film actor and director who was known for his work on sex education. He also acted as a comedian in some Tamil films.

N. Mathrubootham
Born(1944-07-02)2 July 1944
Tiruchirapalli
Died18 November 2004(2004-11-18) (aged 60)
Chennai, India
Occupationmedical practitioner, counselor, psychiatrist
Known forsex education and counseling, film roles

Early life

Mathrubootham was born in an Iyer family in Tiruchirappalli on 2 July 1944.[1] He had his early education in Tiruchirappalli and obtained his M. B. B. S. degree from the Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 1966.[1] Mathrubootham went on to pursue his masters and obtained a doctorate in psychiatry.[1] On completion of his doctorate studies, he joined Institute of Mental Health, Chennai as a lecturer.

Career

Joining the Institute of Mental Health as a lecturer, Mathrubootham rose to become Professor of Psychiatry.[1] He also served simultaneously as Psychiatry Professor at Kilpauk Medical College.[1] Mathrubootham was awarded the Dr. Marfatia award by the Indian Psychiatrists Association for his research on alcohol addiction and the Pinnacle award for his multilingual sex education film "Puthira Punithama".[1]

Death

In his later life, Mathrubootham suffered from arthritis and renal diseases.[2] He died on 18 November 2004 due to cardiac arrest.[1]

Filmography

Mathrubootham also acted in summary roles as comedian in a few Tamil films along with Vivek.[2]

Director
  • Puthira Punithama (1999)[3][4]
Actor
Year Film Role Notes
1999VaaliDoctor
2000Kandukondain KandukondainManohar's father
2001Pennin Manathai ThottuProf. Das alias Lord Labakkudaas
ShahjahanProf. Das
2003WhistleCameo role as a doctor
2007ThullalDas/Giri/Chand/Pillai/3

Notes
  1. "Mathrubootham dead". The Hindu. 19 November 2004.
  2. T. Saravanan (29 December 2003). "Laugh your blues away". The Hindu.
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20041124021920/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/08-07-99/mathrubo.htm
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20041116232458/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/22-08-99/karppaka.htm
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