Deceased
Poornam Viswanathan
Trending1921 – 2008 · Died aged 86
Age
86
Films
8
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Poornam Viswanathan
- Born
- November 14, 1921
- Birthplace
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- Age
- Died aged 86
- Zodiac Sign
- Scorpio
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
- Suseela
- Children
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Biography
Poornam Viswanathan is 104 years old, an actor, from India.
Poornam Viswanathan 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.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(8)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Aasai |
| 1992 | Meera |
| 1991 | Adhikari |
| 1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai |
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal |
| 1988 | Chithram |
| 1982 | Moondram Pirai |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu |
Family
Suseela
Spouse
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Suseela | Married |
Suseela
Married
Interesting Facts
- 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.
- Viswanathan was known for his remarkable performances in Tamil theatre and films.
- In every role he played, he paid great attention to dialogue delivery and body language.
- He later moved to New Delhi for a few years, where he was part of the South Indian Troupe with dance and music critic Subbudu.
- Viswanathan worked as a news reader at All India Radio, and deemed it a matter of great pride to have announced the news of India obtaining independence in the first news bulletin broadcast on 15 August 1947.
- His portrayal of roles in plays scripted by Marina, su
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Poornam Viswanathan has appeared in 8 movies listed in our database.
Poornam Viswanathan's most recent movie in our records is "Aasai" (1995).
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