Poornam Viswanathan

Poornam Viswanathan
Born(1921-11-14)14 November 1921
Died1 October 2008(2008-10-01) (aged 86)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, radio news reader
Years active1968-2002
SpouseSuseela
Children3

Poornam Viswanathan (14 November 1921 – 1 October 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started performing on stage at age 18. He worked as a reader for All India Radio, He was the first person in India to announce India was Independent on August 15 in All India Radio. He went on to act in films such as Chithram, Varusham 16, Thillu Mullu, Keladi Kanmani, Moondram Pirai, Aasai, Mahanadhi and Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu. He had a son and two daughters. Viswanathan died on 1 October 2008.[2][3][4]

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  2. ^ Poornam Viswanathan dead. Hindu.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-09.
  3. ^ Chennai: 'Poornam' Viswanathan passes away. Ia.rediff.com (2004-12-31). Retrieved on 2011-08-09.
  4. ^ Rediff Interview. Rediff.com (1947-08-15). Retrieved on 2011-08-09.