Omakuchi Narasimhan
Narasimhan (c. 1936 - 12 March 2009), popularly known as Omakuchi, was an Indian stage and film actor. He acted in over 1,500 films in 14 Indian languages, predominantly in Tamil.[1] In Telugu, he was credited as Juttu Narasimham.
Omakuchi Narasimhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1936 |
| Died | 12 March 2009 (aged 73) |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953, 1981-2008 |
Early life
Born in Kumbakonam in 1936, Narasimhan made his debut in the 1953 movie Avvaiyar. However, following his debut, Narasimhan did not act in any film until 1980 in order to concentrate on studies.
Career
On completion of his graduation, Narasimhan worked for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for some time before re-entering the Tamil movie industry with "Gauri Kalyanam." He got the support of legendary actor Suruli Rajan, director Visu, during his early part of his career. Since then, Narasimhan acted in over 1,500 films in 14 languages, including an English film ‘Indian Summer’ for which he went to the U.S. His last film was "Thalainagaram," in which Sunder C plays the hero. He played a vital role in guiding the famous director Shankar in his early stage who he met during their stint in Thillairajan's drama troupe. He got the prefix "Omakuchi" from a character he played in the same troupe—a Karate master named after Gōgen Yamaguchi.[2]
Death
Narasimhan died on 12 March 2009 at the age of 73.[3]
Partial filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Manthoppu Kiliye | Homeopathy Doctor |
| 1981 | Meendum Kokila | |
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | |
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | |
| 1984 | Oorukku Upadesam | Rich client at a Brothel |
| 1986 | Samsaram Adhu Minsaram | Matchmaker |
| 1986 | Sonnathu Neethaanaa | |
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | |
| 1987 | Kizhakku Africavil Sheela | Mathaguru |
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | |
| 1987 | Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi | Corrupt government employee |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | |
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | |
| 1991 | Thalattu Ketkuthamma | |
| 1991 | Manasara Vaazhthungalen | |
| 1992 | Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | |
| 1992 | Suriyan | |
| 1992 | Abhirami | |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Priest |
| 1994 | Thendral Varum Theru | |
| 1994 | Periya Marudhu | |
| 1994 | Murai Mappillai | |
| 1996 | Coimbatore Mappillai | Man looking for rental apartment |
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | |
| 1996 | Indian | Lorry Driver |
| 1997 | Aahaa Enna Porutham | |
| 1998 | Kadhala Kadhala | |
| 1998 | Kumbakonam Gopalu | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | |
| 1999 | Pudhu Kudithanam | |
| 2000 | Nee Enthan Vaanam | |
| 2000 | Unakkaga Mattum | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | Vadakkan Veeragatha Mammatti |
| 2000 | Palayathu Amman | Businessman seeking services of gemologist |
| 2002 | Gemini | Bombay Dawood |
| 2006 | Thalainagaram | |
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Maa Pallelo Gopaludu | |
| 1986 | Mannemlo Monagadu | |
| 1986 | Muddula Krishnayya | |
| 1987 | Donga Kapuram | |
| 1988 | Jeevana Jyothi | |
| 1989 | Muddula Mavayya | Butler Gajakarna |
| 1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Dead body |
| 1990 | Idem Pellam Baboi | |
| 1994 | Maa Voori Maaraju | |
| 1994 | Ammayi Kapuram | |
| 1996 | Neti Savithri | Pullaiah |
| 1999 | Devi | |
Hindi film
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nayak | Gameshow contestant | Hindi | Remake of Mudhalvan |
References
- E. Praveenkumar (19 January 2022). "#UnforgettableOnes: Comedy actor Omakuchi Narasimhan". The Times of India.
- "N – Omakuchi Narasimhan | A-Z Challenge | Actors Series -". 19 April 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- "'Omakuchi' Narasimhan dead". The Hindu. 14 March 2009. Archived from the original on 17 March 2009.