Pasi Narayanan
Narayanan, better known as Pasi Narayanan, was an Indian stage and film actor known for performing comedic roles alongside actor Goundamani. Narayanan acted in over 500 Tamil-language films and is known for the catchphrase, "Phone wire pinchi oru vaaram aachu..."[1]
Pasi Narayanan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Narayanan |
| Died | 1998 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967-1998 |
| Spouse(s) | Valli |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
Narayanan was born in Sivakasi district of Tamil Nadu and started acting at the age of 15.[2][3]
Career
He later acted in several dramas in 1955 through Manohar Company. After that he got a chance to act in the cinema industry. He came to the Tamil film industry in the 1960s. He became popular with the film Pasi. He then went on to become famous in the screen world under the pseudonym 'Pasi' Narayanan. In addition to acting, he had talent in storytelling, writing and dancing. M.G.R and Jayalalithaa has acted in the popular Tamil movie 'Aayirathil Oruvan'. Pasi Narayanan was also involved in many films of the next generation of leading heroes like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Pandiyarajan, Karthick, Sarth Kumar.
Family
His wife name is Valli, he has 3 children. His third daughter's name is Gana Jyothi and his son's name is Mariappan. His second daughter's name is Revathi.[2]
Death
In 1998, he developed heart disease and later died from heart failure. His last movie was Ninaithen Vandhai.[2]
Filmography
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Iru Malargal | Tour guide | |
| 1967 | Raja Veetu Pillai | ||
| 1968 | Kudiyirundha Koyil | ||
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Mappiḷḷai Aḻaippu | ||
| 1974 | Akkarai Pachai | ||
| 1974 | Shishupalan | ||
| 1974 | Sirithu Vazha Vendum | ||
| 1979 | Pasi | Sound Kannaiya | |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Aani Ver | ||
| 1981 | Pattam Parakkattum | ||
| 1982 | Poi Satchi | ||
| 1982 | Mul Illatha Roja | ||
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | ||
| 1983 | Aanandha Kummi | ||
| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | ||
| 1985 | Mannukketha Ponnu | ||
| 1985 | Sugamana Raagangal | ||
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | ||
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | ||
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | ||
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | ||
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimil | ||
| 1985 | Engal Kural | ||
| 1986 | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | ||
| 1986 | Oru Iniya Udhayam | ||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | ||
| 1987 | Valayal Satham | ||
| 1987 | Manaivi Ready | Tamil teacher | |
| 1987 | Mannukkul Vairam | ||
| 1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | ||
| 1987 | Shankar Guru | ||
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | ||
| 1988 | Senthoora Poove | ||
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | ||
| 1988 | Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam | ||
| 1989 | Siva | ||
1990s
References
- Akilan, Mayura (3 August 2016). "போன் வயரு பிஞ்சு ஒரு வாரமாச்சு.. இதுதான் பசி நாராயணன்!". https://tamil.filmibeat.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 20 January 2020. External link in
|website=(help) - Akilan, Mayura (25 July 2016). "மறைந்த நடிகர் பசி நாராயணன் குடும்பத்திற்கு ரூ.10 லட்சம் நிதி உதவி- ஜெ., அறிவிப்பு". https://tamil.oneindia.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 20 January 2020. External link in
|website=(help) - ""Pasi" Narayanan". Antru Kanda Mugam. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2020.