Omakuchi Narasimhan

Narasimhan (c. 1936 - 12 March 2009), popularly known as Omakuchi, was an Indian stage and film actor. He acted in over 1,500 films in 14 Indian languages.

Omakuchi Narasimhan
Born1936
Madras,
British India
Died12 March 2009
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1949,
1981-2008

Early life

Born in Kumbakonam in 1936, Narasimhan made his debut in the 1949 movie "Avvaiyar." However, following his debut, Narasimhan did not act in any film until 1980 in order to concentrate on studies.

Family

He is married to Saraswathi, and they have 3 daughters named Vijayalakshmi, Nirmala and Sangeetha and a son named Omkareshwara.

Career

On completion of his graduation, Narasimhan worked for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for some time before re-entering the Tamil movie industry with "Gauri Kalyanam." He got the support of legendary actor Suruli Rajan, director Visu, during his early part of his career. Since then, Narasimhan acted in over 1,500 films in 14 languages, including an English film ‘Indian Summer’ for which he went to the U.S. His last film was "Thalainagaram," in which Sunder C plays the hero. He was ailing for sometime. He played a vital role in guiding the famous director Shankar in his early stage who he met during their stint in Thillairajan's drama troupe. He got his Omakuchi name from a character he played in the same troupe.

Death

Narasimhan died on 12 March 2009 at the age of 73. Died due to throat cancer.

Partial filmography

Year Film Language Role Notes
1979 Manthoppu Kiliye Tamil Homeopathy Doctor
1981Meendum KokilaTamil
1982 Pokkiri Raja Tamil
1984Thambikku Entha Ooru Tamil
1984Oorukku UpadesamTamilRich client at a Brothel
1986Samsaram Adhu MinsaramTamilMatchmaker
1986Sonnathu neethaanaaTamil
1986Thazhuvatha KaigalTamil
1987Kavalan Avan KovalanTamil
1987Thirumathi Oru VegumathiTamilCorrupt government employee
1990Pudhu VasanthamTamil
1990Salem VishnuTamil
1991Thalattu KetkuthammaTamil
1991Manasara VaazhthungalenTamil
1992Rendu Pondatti KaavalkaaranTamil
1992SuriyanTamil
1992AbhiramiTamil
1993GentlemanTamil
1994Thendral Varum TheruTamil
1994Periya MarudhuTamil
1994Murai MappillaiTamil
1996Coimbatore MappillaiTamilMan looking for rental apartment
1996IndianTamilLorry Driver
1997Aahaa Enna PoruthamTamil
1998Kadhala KadhalaTamil
1998Kumbakonam GopaluTamil
1999MudhalvanTamil
1999Pudhu KudithanamTamil
1999DeviTelugu
2000Nee Enthan VaanamTamil
2000Unakkaga MattumTamil
2000Budget PadmanabhanTamilVadakkan Veeragatha Mammatti
2001NayakHindiGameshow contestant
2002GeminiTamilBombay Dawood
2006ThalainagaramTamil

References

  • "'Omakuchi' Narasimhan dead". The Hindu. 14 March 2009.
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