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Yecha Gunja Mahendran (born 9 January 1950) is an Indian dramatist, actor, singer, playwright and comedian from the state of Tamil Nadu. He has acted in a number of plays and films. He is the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, one of the pioneers of modern Tamil drama and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, founder and dean of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan group of schools, and nephew of veteran Tamil filmmaker K. Balaji. Mahendra is also the cousin of actress Vyjayanthimala[1] and the co-brother of Rajinikanth and Mohanlal.

Y. G. Mahendran
Born
Yecha Gunja Parthasarathy Mahendran (Y G Mahendran)

(1950-01-09) 9 January 1950 (age 72)
Aminjikarai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
  • Dramatist
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Playwright
Years active1970–present
SpouseSudha Mahendra (m. 1975–present)
Children
  • Madhuvanti Arun
  • Harshavardhan
Parents
Relatives

Early life and family


Y. G. Mahendran was born on 9 January 1950[2][3] to Y. G. Parthasarathy and Y. G. Rajalakshmi. Y. G. P. founded the United Amateur Artists (UAA), one of the first drama companies in Madras city, in the year 1952.[4] His drama company was a success and he emerged as one of the foremost dramatists of his era. Mahendra's mother Mrs. Rajalakshmi (also called Mrs. Y.G.P.) was the founder of the Padma Seshadri Group of Schools. Starting from modest beginnings in a thatched shed in the terrace of the Y.G.P. home in 1959 with a batch of eleven students as an act of social service for the members of the Nungambakkam Recreation Club the school has since emerged as one of the best schools in India.

Hailing from a family of stage-lovers, Mahendra soon developed a liking for drama from his early days. He played the part of comedian in school plays and earned acclaim. On completion of his schooling from Don Bosco Egmore, he studied Chemical Engineering at A. C. College of Technology, Guindy and MBA.[5] During his college days, he was touted as a prospective film actor. He was in his early teens when he joined his father's drama troupe, the United Amateur Artists (UAA). This gave him the desired break. His first few plays were huge successes attracting audiences by thousands. Mahendra's name had become one of the prominent names in the city. Eventually, he had to choose between acting and his career and he chose the former.

Y.G. Mahendran's daughter Madhuvanti is married to actor Gemini Ganesan and actress Savitri's grandson, V. Arunkumar.


Career


In 1971, Mahendra was cast by veteran director K. Balachander in the latter's film Navagraham. The film was an average grosser. Mahendra was discovered to have a nasal accent which made him funny. He acted in a variety of roles in a number of movies – particularly as a dim witted fool of a cousin – generally eclipsing roles enjoyed by Cho Ramaswamy in the 1960s and 1970s.

Mahendra's career spans over four decades and involves more than 200 movies. He also acted in supporting roles with actors such as Sivaji Ganesan, Jaishankar, Kamal Haasan and his brother-in-law, Rajinikanth. He acted with Rajinikanth in films such as Pokkiri Raja, Paayum Puli, Shri Raghavendra and Veera and with Kamal Hassan in movies such as Apoorva Raagangal, Neeya, Guru, etc.


Political Opinion



Speech on CAA


Mahendra made reference to the ongoing Citizenship Amendment Act protests across India and the involvement of the student community and said the students go to the protests because they can get a leave on the day and they can cause ruckus and to check out the women standing in the crowd. His statements were criticized by different sections on social media.[6] Singer Chinmayi criticised his comments and said, "Comments from men such as Y. G. Mahendran has to be brushed aside, because it's a waste of time speaking about them.[7][8]


Business


Y.Gee, thanks to his brother in law, also began a parallel career in industrial ceramics and had a flourishing company established in 1982. Y.Gee sold his ceramics business in 2001 for a whopping sum and has made a comeback into production and acting.


Partial filmography



Films


Year Film Role Language Notes
1970NavagrahamAnumanthuTamil
1971Nootrukku NooruTamil
1973GauravamTamil
1974Dheerga SumangaliTamil
1974Dikkatra ParvathiTamil
1975Uravukku Kai KoduppomTamil
1975Anbe AaruyireTamil
1976Idhaya MalarTamil
1976Manmadha LeelaiTamil
1977Ilaya ThalaimuraiBalbeer SinghTamil
1978Shankar Salim SimonTamil
1979Adukku MalliTamil
1979Annai Oru AalayamTamil
1980GuruTamil
1980Murattu KalaiTamil
1981KazhuguTamil
1981SavaalJohnyTamil
1981Raja PaarvaiSeenuTamil
1981Amavasya ChandruduChantiTelugu
1981Ellam InbamayyamTamil
1982Pokkiri RajaTamil
1982Moondram PiraiTamil
1982Simla SpecialTamil
1982ThyagiTamil
1982Rani TheniTamil
1982Paritchaikku NeramaachuTamil
1982Theerpugal ThiruththapadalamTamil
1982Vaa Kanna VaaTamil
1982Sagalakala VallavanTamil
1982SangiliTamil
1982Adhisaya PiravigalTamil
1983SattamM. L. AnandharamanTamil
1983OomakkuyilMalayalam
1983Miruthanga ChakravarthiTamil
1983Vellai RojaTamil
1983Sivappu SooriyanTamil
1983Uruvangal MaralamTamil
1983SumangaliTamil
1983NeethibathiTamil
1984VetriTamil
1984TharaasuTamil
1984VaazhkaiTamil
1984Sattathai ThiruthangalTamil
1984Kai Kodukkum KaiTamil
1984Neengal KettavaiTamil
1984Anbulla RajinikanthTamil
1984Nallavanuku NallavanTamil
1984Vamsa VilakkuTamil
1984Vai PandalTamil
1984KudumbamTamil
1985Nalla ThambiTamil
1985Pudhu YugamTamil
1985Vellai ManasuTamil
1985Padikkadha PannaiyarTamil
1985Poi MugangalTamil
1985Viswanathan Velai VenumTamil
1985Naan Sigappu ManithanTamil
1985Needhiyin NizhalTamil
1985Aduthathu AlbertTamil
1985Uyarndha UllamTamil
1985Sri RaghavendrarTamil
1985 Surya Chandra Kabir Telugu
1986Annai En DheivamTamil
1986MarumagalTamil
1986Vasantha RaagamTamil
1986Annai En DeivamAppuTamil
1986Dharma DevathaiTamil
1987America AbbayiTelugu
1987Sankar Guru / Chinnari DevathaTamil/Telugu
1987Anbulla AppaTamil
1987AnandTamil
1987Kathai Kathayam KaranamamTamil also director
1988Veguchukka PagatichukkaTelugu Dubbed in Tamil as Edutha Sabatham Mudippen
1989 Ajatha Satruvu Chanti Babu Telugu
1990Lady TarzanHindi
1991Thambikku Oru PattuTamil
1993Karpagam VanthachuSarathiTamil
1993MuqablaPolice Constable SaajanHindi
1994SakthivelTamil
1994VeeraTamil
1995En Pondatti NallavaTamil
1995Chinna VathiyarTamil
1996Minor MappillaiMovie directorTamil
2000Hey RamTamil
2006JambhavanTamil
2006KusthiVayramTamil
2007SringaramTamil
2008PandhayamTamil
2008SevalTamil
2009Indira VizhaTamil
2009KanthaswamyTamil
2010Pen SingamTamil
2010Anandhapurathu VeeduTamil
2011IlaignanTamil
2011Yudham SeiDoctor prushoththamanTamil
2011DoublesPiyari sayipMalayalam
2011Deiva ThirumagalRagunathanTamil
2011VenghaiTamil
2012Marupadiyum Oru KadhalTamil
2012VachathiTamil
2013PuthranTamil
2013Irandam UlagamTamil
2013ThalaivaaLawyer RadhakrishnanTamil
2014VallinamVenkatachalamTamil
2014RamanujanS. Narayana IyerEnglish/Tamil
2014Irukku Aana IllaiDr. MathruboothamTamil
2014MeghaTamil
2014Nerungi Vaa MuthamidatheSubramaniyamTamil
2015Oru Kilo TaxiSwamiTamil Short Film
20159 ThirudargalTamil
2015YatchanTamil
2016KanithanTamil
2016AagamAcharyaTamil
2016Meen Kuzhambum Mann PaanaiyumTamil
2016SaithanDinesh's bossTamil
2017BairavaaBank manager VenkatesanTamil
2017SaayaTamil
2017KadambanTamil
2017InayathalamI.G SabapathyTamil
2017Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan"Current" MuruganTamil
2017VelaikkaranNarayananTamil
2018AaruthraTamil
2019PettaCollege principalTamil
2019Goko MakoNatchatrianTamil
2020Indha Nilai MaarumTamil
2020Oh Andha NaatkalGKBTamil
2020ShyamaragamRamanaadha BhagavatharMalayalam
2021Rudra ThandavamTamil
2021MaanaaduParanthaamanTamil
2021IkkTamil
2022Jiivi 2PsychiatristTamil
2022MugamariyaanTamil

Television


Year Title Role Channel
Thuppariyum sambu Sambu Doordarshan
1998 Mr. Brain Doordarshan
1999 Vasool Chakravarthy Sun TV
2001–2002 Vazhkai
2002 Sherlock Maami
2002–2004 Rudhraveenai "Sakthi Upasakar" Narasimma Barathi Sun TV
2003–2004 Sahaana JKB Jaya TV
2004–2005 Chidambara Rahasiyam Dr. Thillairajan Sun TV
2007 Thavam
2012–2017 Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval Namboothiri
2015 Enga Veettu Penn Zee Tamil
2020 Roja Suresh Chakravarthy Sun TV
2020–2021 Anbe Vaa Colonel Ram

Web series


Year Title Role Platform Notes
2019 Karoline Kamakshi Chidhambharam ZEE5 [9][10]
2021 Navarasa Krishna Iyer Netflix episode: Summer of '92

As director


Y.G. Mahendra also has directed a Tamil film named Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam in the year 1987.


Stage plays



Dubbing artist


Y.G. Mahendran dubbed for Kamal Haasan for Iru Nilavugal, the Tamil dubbed version of his Telugu film Sommokadidi Sokokadidi by imitating his voice.

Mahendran also dubbed for Telugu actor Babu Mohan for Idhuthaanda Police, Tamil dubbed version of Telugu film Ankusam.

Y. G. Mahendra also dubbed for Timon in the 1994's famous cartoon movie: The Lion King.

Year Film Actor character Notes
1980Iru NilavugalKamal Haasan
1990Vyjayanthi IPSBabu Mohan
1990Idhuthanda PoliceBabu Mohan
1992Pokkiri PonnuBabu Mohan
1994The Lion Kingtimon
1994CaptainCostumes Krishna
1999DeviBabu Mohan
2022Sita RamamMurli Sharma

References


  1. "You and Sivaji made a great jodi". The Hindu. 20 September 2004. Archived from the original on 10 April 2005. Retrieved 8 December 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. Profile of Y. Gee. Mahendra at Nilacharal.com
  3. A short autobiography of Y Gee M on his official website Archived 9 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  4. History of UAA Archived 9 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  5. His educational qualifications at ygeem.com[permanent dead link]
  6. "Actor's comments on CAA protests invites ire". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  7. Subramanian, Anupama (25 December 2019). "Y Gee Mahendran trolled for comments on CAA protests". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  8. "மாணவர்கள் போராட்டம் குறித்து ஒய்.ஜி. மகேந்திரன் கருத்து! | Actor YG Mahendran Controversial speech about Students protest | News7 Tamil". ns7.tv (in Tamil). Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. "Karoline Kamakshi review: Meena's web series debut is a forgettable action-comedy". Karoline Kamakshi review: Meena’s web series debut is a forgettable action-comedy. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  10. "Karoline Kamakshi Review: Good cop, bad cop in a very bad show". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 31 December 2020.




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