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

Palaivana Solai – (1981)
Kalyanakkaalam – (1982)
Dhooram Adhighamillai – (1983)
Chinna Poove Mella Pesu – (1987)
Paravaigal Palavitham – (1988)
Manasukkul Mathappu -(1988)

Television

Naanal – (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)

As actor

Films

Nizhalgal (1980)
Poo Manam (1989)
Gnana Paravai (1991)
Senbaga Thottam (1992)
Chembaruthi (1992) (Guest Appearance)
Ilaya Ragam (1995)
Vallarasu (2000)
Narasimha (2001)
Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001)
Amudhae (2005)
Don Chera (2006)
Theekuchi (2008)
Thira (2013)
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)

Television

Akshaya – Sun TV (1998–1999)
Pushpanjali – Sun TV (2000–2001)
Roja– Jaya TV (2004–2006) Mahesh's father
My Dear Bootham – Sun TV (2004–2007) Gowtham Gowri's father
Kasthuri – Sun TV (2007–2010)
Meera – Vijay TV (2010)
Vasantham – Sun TV (2010–2011)
Thendral – Sun TV (2009–2014)
Saravanan Meenatchi – Vijay TV (2011–2018)
Valli – Sun TV (2015–2019)
Mappillai – Vijay TV (2017–2018)
Sathya – Zee Tamil (2019)

Notes and References

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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.