Delhi Ganesh passes away at 80; all you need to know about veteran Tamil actor

Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh has passed away after suffering with health issues due to old age. He was 80. He passed away at 11 pm last night. According to reports, the last rites will be held today i.e. November 10.
Ganesh’s family, in a heartfelt statement, confirmed his passing, saying, “We deeply regret to inform that our father Mr Delhi Ganesh has passed away on 9th November at around 11 PM.” His mortal remains have been kept in Ramapuram, Chennai.
 
Delhi Ganesh, born on August 1, 1944, made his cinematic debut in 1976 with the iconic director K. Balachander’s film Pattina Pravesam.
Over the years, he has appeared in more than 400 films including Tamil, Telugu, and Malyalam.
Prior to acting, he had also served in the Indian Air Force for a decade i.e. 1964-1974.

Delhi Ganesh is famous for his roles in movies including Nayakan (1987) and Michael Madhana Kama Rajan (1990).
Some of his other notable films include Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Aahaa..! (1997), Thenali (2000), and Engamma Maharani (1981), Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016).
 
In 1979, he had won Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his performance in Pasi while in 1994, he was given Kalaimamani Award for his excellence in the arts.
He was also known for portraying a wide range of characters, including villains, friends, and fathers and has worked with famous including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Vijayakanth.
In the later stages of his career, Ganesh also ventured into television and short films, continuing to entertain audiences with his distinctive style.
He was also a member of the Delhi-based theatre troupe Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha.
He also appeared in a memorable cameo as Alfred Pennyworth in the short film ‘What If Batman Was from Chennai’.
(With inputs from ANI)