Shivaji Ganeshan- 1st October

Sivaji Ganeshan is an internationally acclaimed film actor in the Indian film industry. He is one of the first method actors in Asia. Though he is basically a Tamil film actor, his scintillating and versatile performance has made him famous all over the country. His entire life is filled with achievements. He is the first South Indian actor to win the best actor award in Afro-Asian Film festival held in Cairo in1959. He was born in a freedom fighter family in Tamil Nadu on 1^st of October 1928. He was well accepted all around the world because of his popularity as an actor and a good human being. He is one of the most respected actors in Indian film world. His birthday October 1^st is declared as Actor’s day in Tamil Nadu. In 1962 he toured United States, where he was given the honor to be the Mayor of Niagra city for one day. He along with Jawaharlal Nehru is the only two Indians to be honored like this. He was awarded the name ‘Chevalier’ by the National Order of the Legion of Honour in France. He was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Indian government. He received National Film Award for his performance in the movie ‘Dhevar Magan’. The major awards include, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, NTR National Award, and Honorary Doctorate.