I just heard the news in passing at the sundry shop I went to a while ago. The three indian ladies there were animatedly discussing it. I felt uneasy as I drove back, the same kind of unease I feel whenever I hear people of immense talent and greatness pass on. I can't say I am Nagesh's die-hard fan, but I have always adored his comedy. Afterall, this was a man whom I grew up identifying Thamizh cinema comedy with.
New comedians may and come and go, but Nagesh will remain a legend unforgotten for decades to come. I still remember how I kept replaying the movie Athey Kangal when I first came across it more than 15 years ago, just to watch his portrayal of the character Rosie again and again. The man must have had comedy infused within his being when he was born - for how else can one explain his perfect intonation for comedy, and how lithe his body always appeared as he jived his way into the hearts of thamizhians worldwide.
Alas, yet another thamizh cinema great has moved on, having perfectly played the role he was assigned to in this birth.
The scenes below were taken from Kathalikka Neramillai, in which Nagesh played the role of Chellappa, the aspiring director and son of estate owner Visvanathan played by T.S. Balaiya, a remarkable comedian himself.
3 comments:
It is indeed a great loss. Thanks for the perfect clips from Kadhalikka Neramillai movie.
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Thanks, viji.
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