LIC Narasimhan was an Indian character actor who appeared in Tamil-language films.
LIC Narasimhan | |
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| Born | Narasimhan 1940 |
| Died | 27 October 2011 (aged 71)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
He has appeared in over 300 films and was also seen on the small screen and in ads.[1] He was working for LIC as an officer, quit his job to take up a career in Kollywood, hence was called as LIC Narasimhan. He had acted in many films in the role of doctor, police officer and Judge.
He was seen as Superstar Rajinikanth’s brother in the hit film Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai. His comical pronunciation of ‘Ninnu Kori Varnam’ and ‘Paal Irukke Palam Irukkee’ to ace comedian Goundamani in the film Themmangu Paattukaaran was very popular among the audience.[2][3][4]
Partial filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Aseervatham | ||
| 1975 | Andharangam | Liquor seller | Uncredited |
| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Raghu | |
| 1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | Doctor | |
| 1983 | Paayum Puli | Hotel manager | |
| 1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan | Butcher | |
| 1983 | Adutha Varisu | Sundaram | |
| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Eye Doctor | |
| 1985 | Raja Rishi | Kanvar Seedan | |
| 1985 | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Victim of robbery | |
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | ||
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | ||
| 1986 | Nambinar Keduvathillai | ||
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannudayaal | ||
| 1987 | Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi | Police Inspector | |
| 1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | Sivan | |
| 1988 | Guru Sishyan | IG Sriram | |
| 1988 | Kadarkarai Thaagam | Doctor | |
| 1988 | Poovum Puyalum | Advocate | |
| 1988 | Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum | Cyclerickshaw's customer | |
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Samuel | |
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | ||
| 1989 | Poruthathu Pothum | Advocate | |
| 1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | Police inspector | |
| 1989 | Dharmam Vellum | ||
| 1989 | Vettri Vizhaa | ||
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | ||
| 1990 | Pudhu Padagan | ||
| 1990 | Ethir Kaatru | ||
| 1991 | Captain Prabhakaran | Police officer | |
| 1991 | Kizhakku Karai | ||
| 1992 | David Uncle | ||
| 1993 | Ezhai Jaathi | ||
| 1993 | Thangakkili | ||
| 1993 | Parvathi Ennai Paradi | College principal | |
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Doctor | |
| 1994 | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | ||
| 1995 | Nandhavana Theru | Church Father | |
| 1995 | Chakravarthy | Pradeep | |
| 1995 | Chandralekha | Ramachandran | |
| 1996 | Vaanmathi | Padmavathy's advocate | |
| 1996 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Advocate | |
| 1996 | Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | Dr. Maari | |
| 1997 | Sishya | ||
| 1998 | Dharma | ||
| 1998 | En Uyir Nee Thaane | Police commissioner | |
| 1999 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | Police officer | |
| 1999 | Chinna Durai | ||
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Police officer | |
| 2000 | Sabhash | Judge | |
| 2001 | Looty | ||
| 2002 | Red | School correspondent | Uncredited |
| 2002 | Dhaya | ||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Judge | |
| 2003 | Anjaneya | Judge | |
| 2005 | Iyer IPS | Judge | |
| 2005 | Chanakya | Judge | |
| 2006 | Perarasu | Manager | |
| 2007 | Sabari | Doctor | |
| 2009 | Kannukulle | Doctor |
Death
editHe died on 27 October 2011 of cancer. The actor suffered with cancer for two years and died while he was asleep. He is survived by a son and a daughter. His cremation took place at his residence in Valasaravakkam, Chennai.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Actor LIC Narasimhan dies of cancer - KOLLY TALK". Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Lic Narasimhan Expires - Lic Narasimhan - Rajini - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 29 October 2011. Archived from the original on 9 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Comedian actor LIC Narasimhan passes away - Tamilstar.com". Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Arcot Road Times » Veteran actor 'LIC' Narasimhan dead: resident of Chinmaya Nagar". Arcot Road Times - Your neighbourhood newspaper (in Malagasy). Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2020.