S. Charuhasan (born 5 January 1931) is an Indian actor, director and retired lawyer who has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. He won the National Film Award for Best ActorSubha J Rao,
Entertainment for a cause
, The Hindu, 30 August 2004 and the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for the Kannada film ''

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'' (1987). Charuhasan is the elder brother of veteran actor

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and father of Indian actress

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Early life

Charuhasan was born on 5 January 1931 to lawyer and Indian independence activist D. Srinivasan and his wife Rajalakshmi. He was the eldest son of the couple and more than twenty-four years older than his youngest brother

. Charuhasan had a different schooling to other children his age; due to an accident he was unable to attend school for the first few years of his life and had a private tutor give him a basic education. He was directly admitted to fifth grade at the age of nine. In 1949, Charuhasan joined the

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and qualified as a lawyer in 1951.S.R. Ashok Kumar,
An advocate by profession, an actor by accident
, The Hindu, 26 April 2007 Charuhasan practised law from 1951 to 1981. As lawyer, Charuhasan appeared in many high-profile cases, even representing U. Muthuramalingam Thevar in the

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murder case. During this period, he was influenced by the rationalist philosophy of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy. Periyar even referred to Charuhasan as his ''sishyan'' (disciple).

In the film industry

Charuhasan was interested in movies since childhood. During the late 1940s, he used to watch two foreign films a day. When his younger brother, Kamal Hasan, started acting in movies as a child actor, Charuhasan was his caretaker. Charuhasan eventually made his debut in 1979 Tamil film Uthiripookkal directed by Mahendran which was based on a short story by Pudhumaipithan. Since then, he has acted in more than 120 films often playing supporting or antagonistic roles, his most important movies being '' Vedham Pudhithu'', ''

'' and '' Thalapathi''. He has also directed two films, ''IPC 215'' and ''Puthiya Sangammam''.

Personal life

Charuhasan is married to Komalam since 1953 and has three daughters Nandhini,

, and Subhasini. Suhasini is an actress and married to film director

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Awards

* 1986 – National Film Award for Best Actor for ''

'' * 1986 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor for ''

'' * 1992 –

Filmfare Award for Best Kannada Actor ''Filmfare'' is an Indian English-language fortnightly magazine published by Worldwide Media. Acknowledged as one of Indian most popular entertainment magazines, it publishes pieces involving news, interviews, photos, videos, reviews, events, an ...

for '' Kubi Matthu Iyala''

Selected filmography

Kannada * ''

'' * '' Kubi Matthu Iyala'' * ''Neelambari'' * ''Durga Shakti'' Malayalam * '' Vazhiyorakazchakal'' * '' Unni Vanna Divasam'' * ''

Adharvam ''Adharvam'' (Malayalam: അഥര്വ്വം) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Dennis Joseph and written by Shibu Chakravarthy, starring Mammootty, Ganesh Kumar, Charuhasan, Silk Smitha, Thilakan, and Parvathy. Ma ...

'' * ''

Vachanam Vachanam is a 1990 Malayalam movie directed by Lenin Rajendran. Starring: Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Sithara, Charuhasan.The filim has musical score compossed by Mohan Sithara.This movie depict the mystery and workship. The movie is a perfect commer ...

'' * '' Randam Varavu'' * ''

Aayushkalam ''Aayushkalam'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language ghost film directed by Kamal and written by Vinu Kiriyath and Rajan Kiriyath. It stars Mukesh and Jayaram in the lead roles and Sreenivasan, Sai Kumar and Gavin Packard in supporting role ...

'' * ''

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'' * ''

Kanchanam ''Kanchanam'' is a 1996 Indian Malayalam film directed by TN Vasanth Kumar and starring Manoj K Jayan and Srividya in the lead roles.http://www.malayalamcinema.com/userreview_kanchanam-.htm Cast * Srividya as Arundhathi Devi * Manoj K Jayan as ...

'' * ''

Guru Guru ( sa, गुरु, IAST: ''guru;'' Pali'': garu'') is a Sanskrit term for a "mentor, guide, expert, or master" of certain knowledge or field. In pan-Indian traditions, a guru is more than a teacher: traditionally, the guru is a reverentia ...

'' * ''

War and Love ''War and Love'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language war film directed by Vinayan and starring Dileep, Prabhu, Laila, Mukesh Rishi, Kalabhavan Mani and Siddique. Captain Raju had a major accident on the sets of this film. The film was dubbed ...

'' * ''Hai'' * ''

Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya ''Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film co-produced, co-written and directed by Vinayan, starring Meghana Raj, Murali Krishnan, Gautham Krishn, Lakshmi Menon, Thilakan, Spadikam George and Cha ...

'' Tamil * '' Uthiripookkal'' * ''

Nenjathai Killathe ''Nenjathai Killathe'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mahendran. The film stars Suhasini, Sarath Babu, Pratap and Mohan. It focuses on a girl who is torn between the man she loved, and the m ...

'' * '' Nizhalgal'' * ''

Moondru Mugam ''Moondru Mugam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Rajinikanth in three distinct roles as Alex Pandian, Arun and John. The film was a blockbuster and ran for 175 days in theatres. Rajin ...

'' * '' Rani Theni'' * '' Agni Sakshi'' * '' Oorukku Upadesam'' * '' Vikram'' * ''

Raja Mariyadhai ''Raja Mariyadhai'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Karthick Raghunath. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Karthik and Jeevitha. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Simham Navvindi''. The film was released on 14 Jan ...

'' * '' Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai'' * '' Vedham Pudhithu'' * ''

Paasa Paravaigal ''Paasa Paravaigal'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Cochin Haneefa and written by M. Karunanidhi, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film stars Sivakumar, Lakshmi (actress), Lak ...

'' * '' Thalapathi'' * '' Anbu Sangili'' * ''

Nattukku Oru Nallavan ''Nattukku Oru Nallavan'' () is a 1991 Tamil-language action film written, produced and directed by V. Ravichandran and also produced by N. Veersamai. The film stars Rajinikanth, Juhi Chawla, V. Ravichandran, Anant Nag and Khushbu. The film wa ...

'' * '' Veera'' * ''

Thendral Varum Theru ''Thendral Varum Theru'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. G. Gowri Manohar. The film stars Ramesh Aravind and Kasthuri . Cast *Ramesh Aravind * Kasthuri *Keerthana *Rizabawa *Charuhasan *Chinni Jayanth *Charle *Bonda Mani ...

'' * '' Jai Hind'' * '' Rajavin Parvaiyile'' * ''

Kaadhale Nimmadhi ''Kaadhale Nimmadhi'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Indhran. The film stars Suriya, Murali, Jeevitha Sharma and Sangeetha. Raadhika, Manivannan and Nassar also play significant roles in the film, whil ...

'' * '' Velai'' * '' Dhill'' * '' Thamizhan'' * '' Pon Megalai'' * '' Karka Kasadara'' * '' Yuga'' * '' Uthamaputhiran'' * '' Sillunu Oru Sandhippu'' * '' Saithan'' * '' Odu Raja Odu'' * '' Dha Dha 87'' * '' Haraa'' Telugu * '' Mathru Devo Bhava'' * ''Subhodayam'' * ''

Surya IPS ''Surya IPS'' is a 1991 Telugu-language action crime film produced by T. Subbarami Reddy under the Maheswari Parameswari Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Venkatesh and Vijayashanti played the lead roles, and the music was ...

'' * '' Neti Siddhartha'' * '' Nirnayam'' * '' Ankuram'' * ''Subhodayam'' * '' Mounam'' * ''

Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India ''Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Vakkantham Vamsi in his directorial debut. Produced by Ramalakshmi Cine Creations, the film stars Allu Arjun, Arjun Sarja and Anu Emmanue ...

' * '' Venky Mama'' * '' Jamadagni'' *''

Dear Comrade ''Dear Comrade'' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Bharat Kamma. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Big Ben Cinemas. The film stars Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, and Shruti R ...

'' *'' Gamanam'' Director *''Pudhiya Sangamam'' (1982) *''IPC 215'' (2003)

Books

* His book, ''Thinking on my Feet : Charuhasan Autobiography'' published by LiFi Publications, New Delhi under the imprint ''Biog'' has been released during the New Delhi World Book Fair, 2015.

References

External links

*
Autobiography of Charuhasan

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