Delhi Ganesh | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Ganesan Mahadevan 1 August 1944 Keezhapavur, Tinnevely District, Madras Province, British India (now in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 9 November 2024 (aged 80) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Spouse | Thangam Ganesh |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | IAF Corporal (Retired), Actor (1976-2024) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Branch/service |  Indian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1964–1974 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
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Ganesan Mahadevan (1 August 1944 – 9 November 2024), known by his stage name Delhi Ganesh, was an Indian actor who mostly acted in supporting roles in Tamil cinema and serials. He was well known for the versatility of roles he played during his illustrious career.[1] He acted in more than 400 films. He was given the stage name Delhi Ganesh by K. Balachander.[2] He was introduced to Tamil film industry by K. Balachander through the film Pattina Pravesam (1976).
- ^ "Veteran actor Delhi Ganesh passes away; Tamil cinema will miss the actor of all seasons". The Indian Express. 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Raman, Mohan V. (8 November 2014). "What's in a name?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 20 June 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2017.