Yecha Gunja Parthasarathy (born Y G Parthasarathy; 30 September 1917[1] – 1990) was an Indian playwright, drama troupe owner and actor who founded the drama troupe United Amateur Artistes (UAA) along with his friend Padmanabhan in 1952. His wife Y G Rajalakshmi was a popular educationist while his son Y G Mahendra is an actor. Veteran Actress Vyjayanthimala is his niece.