Delhi Ganesh Death: From quitting IAF for acting to working in SRK’s Chennai Express, 5 of his life highlights

The world is mourning the loss of veteran Tamil star Delhi Ganesh who passed away due to age-related health issues on November 9th. The 80-year-old actor starred in over 400 films in his glorious career of four decades. Having lived and loved like an icon in his own right, here’s a look at his 5 best career highlights.

1. Despite being a reputed IAF officer, he chased his dreams of acting

Delhi Ganesh served in the Indian Air Force at a reputed rank from 1964 to 1974 but his heart always craved to pursue his passion. Leaving such a stable service job would have definitely been difficult for him but he trusted himself and found a way to the big screen, only to enjoy a massive success that he truly deserved. He made his debut with K. Balachander’s Pattina Pravesam in 1976 and ever since then, there was no looking back for him.

2. Starring with Shah Rukh Khan in Chennai Express

It was in 2013 that Delhi Ganesh starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan in his superhit action comedy Chennai Express. While the Tamil star was already a sensation in his own industry, this Rohit Shetty film gave his career a different kind of boost and despite having a small villager role, he got massive praise for his performance.

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3. Carving a career for his son Mahadevan in the entertainment industry

Delhi Ganesh who always wanted to see his son Mahadevan Ganesh as a hero did anything and everything to fuel his career. Mahadevan started his career by playing supporting roles in films like Ulam Ketkumae and Thirudi but it was tough for him to break through. He then headlined 2016’s Ennul Ayar and that also failed.

Last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film Vikram 2, Mahadevan continues to struggle to take his father’s legacy ahead. However, Delhi Ganesh’s efforts in doing things selflessly for his son’s future are one for the books.

4. The last of the character artists

‘A man who could play anyone’, an old bulletin read about Delhi Ganesh. The actor was majorly known for playing character roles in movies and was the director’s actor for literally anything and everything. Ganesh starred in a sea of films that spoke volumes about his versatility including Nayakan (1987), Michael Madhana Kama Rajan (1990), Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Thenali (2000), Engamma Maharani (1981), and Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016).

5. The awards and accolades to be remembered for years

Among many other achievements, Delhi Ganesh won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for his performance in Pasi (1979). He was also a proud recipient of Kalaimamani (1994) given by the then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and the Best Actor Award (1979).

Delhi Ganesh might have left us but his legacy and contributions will always be remembered in golden memories of Indian cinema.

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