S. Rajasekar Explained

S. Rajasekar
Birth Date:19 August 1957
Death Place:Chennai
Occupation:Director
Cinematographer
Screenwriter
Yearsactive:1979–2019

S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957 – 8 September 2019)[1] was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He collaborated with director Robert under the name Robert–Rajasekar.[2]

Career

Rajasekar's first break happened with Kudisai, followed by Oru Thalai Ragam as he worked as cinematographer along with Robert Ashirwatham.[3] [4] Bharathiraja's Nizhalgal provided him the break as a lead actor. He has co-directed many successful films along with Robert as a director duo known as Robert–Rajasekar.[5] [6] [7]

Later, he acted in many TV serials, notably Thendral, Saravanan Meenatchi, Valli, and Sathya. His role in Saravanan Meenatchi was liked by many, as he portrayed a comedic, friendly dad with ease. This made him a recognizable face among the new generation audience.[8]

Personal life

Rajasekar married Tara Begam in 1990. The couple had no children.[9]

Death

On 8 September 2019, Rajasekar died of an illness while he was getting treated at Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai. He was 62 years old, and a resident of Valasaravakkam, Chennai.[10] [11] [12]

Partial filmography

As director duo

Films
Television

As actor

Films
Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winters . Bryce J. . 8 September 2019 . Saravanan Meenakshi Fame Actor Rajashekar Passes Away at The Age of 62 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200927015003/https://thenewscrunch.com/saravanan-meenakshi-fame-actor-rajashekar-passes-away-at-the-age-of-62/3874/ . 27 September 2020 . 28 September 2019 . TheNewsCrunch.
  2. Web site: 8 September 2019 . Actor, director Rajasekhar of Robert-Rajasekhar fame passes away in Chennai, he was 61 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200407144832/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-director-rajasekhar-robert-rajasekhar-fame-passes-away-chennai-he-was-61-108566 . 7 April 2020 . 13 September 2019 . The News Minute.
  3. News: Kolappan . B . 1 December 2018 . Cinematographer, director Robert dead . . live . 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200628213743/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinematographer-director-robert-dead/article25637871.ece . 28 June 2020.
  4. News: Kumar . N. . May 22, 1987 . A courageous comeback . 2021-12-28 . . 12 . 15 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115170044/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uoJlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=up4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=951%2C2154723 . live .
  5. News: Ramesh . Neeraja . 8 September 2019 . Tamil film director and actor Rajasekar dies aged 61 . . live . 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190912150718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-film-director-and-actor-rajasekar-dies-aged-61/articleshow/71036956.cms . 12 September 2019.
  6. News: 8 September 2019 . Tamil actor, cinematographer and director Rajasekar passes away . . live . 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190912150340/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamil-actor-cinematographer-and-director-rajasekar-passed-away/article29367142.ece . 12 September 2019.
  7. News: 8 September 2019 . Vijay TV's 'Saravanan Meenatchi' fame Rajasekar passes away . . live . 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190911021308/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/sep/08/vijay-tvs-saravanan-meenatchi-fame-rajasekar-passes-away-2030653.html . 11 September 2019.
  8. News: 9 September 2019 . Tamil Film Director, Actor S Rajasekar Passes Away . . live . 13 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190915134224/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-film-director-actor-s-rajasekar-passes-away-2301541.html . 15 September 2019.
  9. Web site: ராஜன் . அய்யனார் . 22 September 2021 . "அவர் வாங்கின வீட்டை அவர் நடிச்ச சீரியல் தயாரிப்பாளருக்கே வாடகைக்கு விட்டுட்டேன்!"- தாரா ராஜசேகர் . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211228055018/https://cinema.vikatan.com/television/actor-director-rajasekars-wife-thara-talks-about-her-crisis-situation . 28 December 2021 . 28 December 2021 . . ta.
  10. News: 8 September 2019 . Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away . . live . 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191213121752/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/veteran-actor-director-rajasekar-passes-away-5977308/ . 13 December 2019.
  11. News: 8 September 2019 . Veteran actor-director Rajasekar dies at 61 . . live . 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190910185034/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/veteran-actor-director-rajasekar-dies-at-61-1596879-2019-09-08 . 10 September 2019.
  12. News: 8 September 2019 . பிரபல இயக்குனர், நடிகர் ராஜசேகர் திடீர் மரணம்! . ta . . live . 9 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200810091519/http://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/news/cinema/71092-actor-director-rajasekar-dead.html . 10 August 2020.