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“NSK a comedian with social awareness”

Staff Reporter

His socially oriented messages through films and philanthropic initiatives recalled

— Photo: K.Pichumani

RECALL OF GLORY: MGR Kazhagam president RM. Veerappan (third from right), hands over the first copy of a publication ‘Step into Gnanaveli’ to former joint director of Technical Education D.Varadharajan, at the centenary celebrations of N.S.Krishnan in Chennai on Sunday.

CHENNAI: Be it his profound messages through his witty dialogues in films or his philanthropic initiatives to empower the downtrodden, film comedian N. S. Krishnan has carved a niche in Tamil film and literary circles, said speakers at a function organised by Kanyakumari Vellalar Association as part of NSK’s centenary celebrations here on Sunday.

Hailing NSK’s social contributions, MGR Kazhagam president RM. Veerappan said he was a prophetic thinker and an exemplary patriot who followed Gandhian ideologies. He was instrumental in introducing many stage artistes to the film industry and supported them at every stage. Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.G. Ramachandran was also introduced to the tinsel world by NSK.

In films such as ‘Chakkravarthi Thirumagal,’ NSK sent across powerful social messages and discouraged people from holding superstitious beliefs. His political satires were subtle but contained revolutionary messages for both politicians and the public. NSK believed that education was the prime tool to empower all sections of the society. He never failed to identify talents and extended financial and moral support to them.

Narrating NSK’s relationship with the former Chief Minister, Mr. Veerappan said he urged MGR to act in ‘Madurai Veeran,’ a movie that MGR initially turned down as the movie had mythological references. However, the runaway success of the movie gave a huge political mileage to MGR. The comedian was known for his charitable nature and supported economically challenged artists financially, Mr.Veerappan said.

His evergreen one-liners, humour in public speeches and infallible predictions on political developments were recalled through a ‘villupattu’ performance by Subbu Arumugam.

Mr. Arumugam was conferred ‘Kalaivanar Kalanjiam’ award during the event. B. M Birla Planetarium executive director P.Iyamperumal, association president T. P. Sasthankutti Pillai and secretary N. Ponnusamy spoke.

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