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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:Politician gptkb:Indian_politician |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1936-1987
|
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Social justice
Social welfare programs |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
rural development.
|
| gptkbp:appears_in |
over 100 films
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Tamil Nadu politics
|
| gptkbp:award |
MGR Award
|
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan
the title of ' Nadigar Thilagam' |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu_State_Film_Award gptkb:Dadasaheb_Phalke_Award gptkb:Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Actor MGR Award |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
January 17, 1917
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Kottayam
gptkb:Kumbakonam,_India Kottayam, Kerala, India Kandamangalam, Tamil Nadu |
| gptkbp:born |
January 17, 1917
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Kottayam
gptkb:Kandamangalam Kandamangalam, Tamil Nadu |
| gptkbp:born_on |
January 17, 1917
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:M._G._Ramachandran_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
director K. Balachander
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Tamil identity
Tamil film industry |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu
gptkb:Indian_cinema Indian politics Cultural icon in India M. G. Ramachandran's fan following M. G. Ramachandran's films M. G. Ramachandran's political career M. G. Ramachandran's popularity M. G. Ramachandran's role in Tamil identity Icon of Tamil Nadu Icon of Tamil cinema |
| gptkbp:death_date |
December 24, 1987
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| gptkbp:death_place |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
| gptkbp:died |
December 24, 1987
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| gptkbp:died_on |
December 24, 1987
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Loyola_College,_Chennai
|
| gptkbp:election |
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly
gptkb:Legislative_Assembly_of_Tamil_Nadu gptkb:Legislative_body |
| gptkbp:ethnicity |
gptkb:Tamil
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Cultural_impact
gptkb:Historical_significance gptkb:Public_service gptkb:political_speeches gptkb:Philanthropy gptkb:Acting_career Film music Film production Political influence Public speeches public speeches cultural contributions Political rallies social reforms political rallies Charitable trusts charismatic leadership film roles welfare policies Acting skills Fan following Cinematic legacy Social welfare schemes influence on youth Dialogue delivery Screen presence acting in Tamil cinema Role in Tamil Nadu politics his role in ' Aayirathil Oruvan' his role in ' Kannan Vanthaanadi' his role in ' Nadodi Mannan' |
| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:Muthal_Mariyathai
gptkb:Nadodi_Mannan gptkb:Aayirathil_Oruvan gptkb:Ninaithale_Inikkum Raja Rani Kavikuyil Kannan Varuvaan Malaikallan Mannavan Vanthanadi Hero in Tamil films |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
Political followers
Cultural icon status Admired by many for his films Devotees in cinema and politics Large following in Tamil Nadu |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:1981
Mannavan Vanthanadi |
| gptkbp:film_debut |
gptkb:Sathi_Leelavathi
1950 |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:AIADMK
AIADMK party |
| gptkbp:full_name |
Marudhur Gopalan Ramachandran
|
| gptkbp:had |
a biopic made about him
a massive fan following a significant impact on Tamil culture |
| gptkbp:had_a_film_career_spanning |
over 4 decades
|
| gptkbp:had_a_loyal_following_among |
the masses
|
| gptkbp:had_a_political_rivalry_with |
gptkb:M._Karunanidhi
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
M. K. Ramachandran
|
| gptkbp:has_film |
gptkb:Muthal_Mariyathai
gptkb:Nadodi_Mannan gptkb:Sivaji_Ganesan gptkb:Aayirathil_Oruvan gptkb:Vennira_Aadai gptkb:Ninaithale_Inikkum Raja Rani Kozhi Koovuthu Kanni Rasi Kavikuyil Kudumbakodathi Kannan Varuvaan Malaikallan Kavikkuyil MGR Magan Kanni Thaai Ulagam Suttrum Valiban MGR Sivaji Enga Veetu Pillai Kaavalkaaran MGR Kalyanam Thangapadman Thirudan Police |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
Tamil culture
Tamil Nadu's development Education in Tamil Nadu |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
Tamil politics
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:film_industry
Social reforms aspiring politicians |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
M. G. Ramachandran
|
| gptkbp:image |
M. G. Ramachandran.jpg
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:M._K._Stalin
gptkb:Jayalalithaa |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:cinema
Tamil Nadu politics Indian politics future generations of actors Tamil politics Youth in Tamil Nadu Cultural identity of Tamil Nadu Tamil cinema's narrative style |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:M._K._Gandhi
gptkb:Periyar_E._V._Ramasamy gptkb:B._R._Ambedkar gptkb:M._K._Karunanidhi gptkb:M._Karunanidhi gptkb:Dr._B._R._Ambedkar Dravidian movement Anna Durai |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:political_leaders
Political movements many political leaders political leaders in Tamil Nadu Makkal Thilagam the MGR film festival M. G. R. Film City M. G. R. University |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:AIADMK
gptkb:Legislative_Assembly_of_Tamil_Nadu gptkb:the_Indian_National_Congress the Indian Parliament the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
Tamil identity
Tamil pride |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:20th_century
Politics politics after his film career the 1950s to 1980s |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
free noon meal scheme
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Tamil Nadu development
successors in AIADMK the AIADMK's policies the political culture of Tamil Nadu the rise of regional cinema |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Janaki_Ramachandran
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:Public_service
gptkb:Academy_Awards People's leader his contributions to cinema and politics his work in social justice |
| gptkbp:key_player |
Tamil Nadu politics during the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:MGR
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:political_leaders
gptkb:Philanthropy acting Political career Film career political career his philanthropic work film career welfare schemes acting in Tamil cinema his songs in films |
| gptkbp:leadership |
Dravidian movement
the AIADMK party |
| gptkbp:led_the_aiadmk_to_victory_in |
1980 elections
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:M._G._R._Memorial
Philanthropic initiatives Influence on Tamil Nadu politics Memorials and tributes Influence on future actors M. G. Ramachandran's impact on cinema M. G. Ramachandran's influence on politics M. G. Ramachandran's legacy in Tamil Nadu Cultural impact in Tamil cinema Cultural icon in Tamil Nadu AIADMK's continued influence M. G. Ramachandran Memorial M. G. R. Film City M. G. R. University |
| gptkbp:mentor |
gptkb:Jayalalithaa
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Indian
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:MGR
|
| gptkbp:notable_actor |
gptkb:cinema
|
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:MGR_Memorial
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
the anti-Hindi agitation
the development of cinema in Tamil Nadu |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Indian_cinema
Dravidian politics the film industry the history of Tamil Nadu the history of Tamil Nadu politics |
| gptkbp:notable_film |
gptkb:Nadodi_Mannan
gptkb:Aayirathil_Oruvan Raja Rani Kannan Varuvaan Malaikallan Kavalkaran MGR Sivaji |
| gptkbp:notable_leader |
his supporters
|
| gptkbp:notable_players |
Tamil Nadu's political landscape
|
| gptkbp:notable_recipients |
several awards for his contributions
the Padma Bhushan the Padma Vibhushan |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Nadodi_Mannan
gptkb:Aayirathil_Oruvan Kannan Varuvaan Malaikallan |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:Nadodi_Mannan
gptkb:Aayirathil_Oruvan Malaikallan |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Director
gptkb:Actor gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:Politician gptkb:Producer gptkb:Screenwriter |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
Kandamangalam, Tamil Nadu
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
|
| gptkbp:political_career |
gptkb:1967
gptkb:1972 gptkb:1977 gptkb:1987 |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
Dravidian politics
social welfare populism |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:AIADMK
|
| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:social_reform
gptkb:Actor gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:Member_of_Parliament gptkb:Prime_Minister Leader of the Opposition Member of Legislative Assembly |
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
Dravidian politics
the MGR style of acting |
| gptkbp:position_held |
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
gptkb:social_justice
Tamil language |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan
gptkb:Padma_Bhushan_award gptkb:Filmfare_Awards gptkb:Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Actor M. G. Ramachandran Award for Excellence in Cinema |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Chennai,_India
gptkb:Chennai |
| gptkbp:served_as |
gptkb:Member_of_Parliament
gptkb:Legislative_body Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu |
| gptkbp:served_as_chief_minister_from |
1977 to 1987
|
| gptkbp:served_multiple_terms_as |
gptkb:Prime_Minister
|
| gptkbp:signature |
M. G. Ramachandran's signature
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Janaki_Ramachandran
|
| gptkbp:term_end |
gptkb:1987
|
| gptkbp:term_start |
gptkb:1977
|
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:activists
gptkb:culture gptkb:social_reform gptkb:film_production_company gptkb:Actor gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:Public_figure gptkb:political_leaders gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:Philanthropist Community leader Influential figure subject of many documentaries Film star Civic leader Cinematic legend recipient of numerous accolades inspiration for many films Icon of Tamil Nadu Tamil hero cultural icon in Tamil Nadu icon of Tamil Nadu politics legend in Tamil cinema member of the Indian Parliament mentor to many actors pioneer of the masala film genre singer in films symbol of the Dravidian movement |
| gptkbp:was_a_film_star_before |
entering politics
|
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the development of Tamil Nadu
the 1980s political scene in Tamil Nadu the AIADMK party's rise the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu the evolution of political parties in Tamil Nadu the rise of AIADMK |
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
political cinema
|
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
education reforms
women's empowerment initiatives |
| gptkbp:was_awarded_the_title |
Makkal Thilagam
|
| gptkbp:was_elected_to_the_lok_sabha_in |
gptkb:1967
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
the Dravidian movement
|
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
healthcare initiatives
social justice initiatives social welfare initiatives education reforms various controversies |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:urban_development
gptkb:MGR Charismatic leadership infrastructure development rural development Tamil Nadu politics dedication to public service philanthropic activities Charitable initiatives charismatic leadership commitment to the poor the welfare of children welfare schemes unconventional political strategies the welfare of women his political speeches his charisma on screen film roles that resonated with the public his unique dialogue delivery political culture in Tamil Nadu strong oratory skills the arts and culture of Tamil Nadu the welfare of farmers |
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_charisma_in |
Tamil Nadu politics
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_films_such_as |
gptkb:Nadodi_Mannan
gptkb:Aayirathil_Oruvan Kannan Varuvaan Malaikallan |
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_leadership_style_as |
charismatic and populist
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_populist_policies_in |
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_speeches_on |
social issues
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_support_of |
the poor and marginalized
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:film_industry
|
| gptkbp:was_re-elected_to_the_lok_sabha_in |
gptkb:1971
|
| gptkbp:was_the_chief_minister_of |
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu
|
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Actor
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:M._G._Ramachandran_Award
MGR Award |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tamil
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu gptkb:Nandamuri_Balakrishna gptkb:Rajinikanth gptkb:Kamal_Haasan |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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