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Omakuchi Narasimhan

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Omakuchi Narasimhan
Born1936
Died12 March 2009 (aged 73)
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1953,
1981-2008

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, predominantly in Tamil.[1] In Telugu, he was credited as Juttu Narasimham.

Early life

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Born in Kumbakonam in 1936, Narasimhan made his debut in the 1953 movie Avvaiyar. However, following his debut, Narasimhan did not act in any film until 1980 in order to concentrate on studies.

Career

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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 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 the prefix "Omakuchi" from a character he played in the same troupe—a Karate master named after Gōgen Yamaguchi.[2]

Death

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Narasimhan died on 12 March 2009 at the age of 73.[3]

Partial filmography

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Tamil films

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Year Film Role
1979 Manthoppu Kiliye Homeopathy Doctor
1981 Meendum Kokila
1982 Pokkiri Raja
1984 Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984 Oorukku Upadesam Rich client at a Brothel
1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Matchmaker
1986 Sonnathu Neethaanaa
1986 Thazhuvatha Kaigal
1987 Kizhakku Africavil Sheela Mathaguru
1987 Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987 Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi Corrupt government employee
1988 Makkal Aanaiyittal
1988 Oorai Therinjukiten Lunatic person
1990 Pudhu Vasantham
1990 Salem Vishnu
1991 Thalattu Ketkuthamma
1991 Manasara Vaazhthungalen
1992 Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran
1992 Suriyan
1992 Abhirami
1993 Gentleman Priest
1993 Sabash Babu Cook
1994 Thendral Varum Theru
1994 Periya Marudhu
1994 Murai Mappillai
1996 Coimbatore Mappillai Man looking for rental apartment
1996 Meendum Savithri
1996 Indian Lorry Driver
1997 Aahaa Enna Porutham
1998 Kadhala Kadhala
1998 Kumbakonam Gopalu
1999 Mudhalvan
1999 Pudhu Kudithanam
2000 Nee Enthan Vaanam
2000 Unakkaga Mattum
2000 Budget Padmanabhan Vadakkan Veeragatha Mammatti
2000 Palayathu Amman Businessman seeking services of gemologist
2002 Gemini Bombay Dawood
2006 Thalainagaram

Telugu films

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Year Film Role
1985 Maa Pallelo Gopaludu
1986 Mannemlo Monagadu
1986 Muddula Krishnayya
1987 Donga Kapuram
1988 Jeevana Jyothi
1989 Muddula Mavayya Butler Gajakarna
1989 Bala Gopaludu Dead body
1990 Idem Pellam Baboi
1994 Maa Voori Maaraju
1994 Ammayi Kapuram
1996 Neti Savithri Pullaiah
1999 Devi

Hindi film

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2001 Nayak Gameshow contestant Hindi Remake of Mudhalvan

References

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  1. ^ E. Praveenkumar (19 January 2022). "#UnforgettableOnes: Comedy actor Omakuchi Narasimhan". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "N – Omakuchi Narasimhan | A-Z Challenge | Actors Series -". 19 April 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  3. ^ "'Omakuchi' Narasimhan dead". The Hindu. 14 March 2009. Archived from the original on 17 March 2009.