Delhi Ganesh served in the force for a decade from 1964 to 1974 before venturing into the films in 1976.
Published Nov 11, 2024 | 2:26 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 11, 2024 | 2:26 PM
Delhi Ganesh. (X)
Tamil veteran actor Delhi Ganesh passed away on the night of Saturday, 9 November, due to ill health aged 80 years.
The actor’s mortal remains were kept at his residence in Chennai, for his family and well-wishers to pay their respects.
On Monday, 11 November, the actor was cremated with the honours of the Air Force, by placing an IAF ensign on him, as the actor served in the force for a decade from 1964 to 1974 before venturing into the films in 1976.
#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Last rites of Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh performed at his residence in Ramapuram. Indian Air Force personnel paid tribute to him as he served in the Indian Air Force for a decade.
Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/0ShxqXZjEE
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2024
According to reports, several cinema stars and politicians attended the funeral of Delhi Ganesh to pay their last respects to Delhi Ganesh.
The actor, who was last seen in Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 has worked in over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. He was also known for his versatility, playing comic, villain and supporting roles and creating an everlasting legacy.
Ganesh made his film debut in 1976 with Pattina Pravesam, directed by the legendary K Balachander.
According to NDTV, it was the ace director, who also gave him the stage name “Delhi Ganesh”, as he was part of a Delhi-based theatre group Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha.
He then went on to do many memorable roles including, Engamma Maharani (1981), Indhu Bhairavi (1985), Nayakan (1987), Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990), Aahaa..! (1997) and Thenali (2000).
He was also awarded Kalaimamani by the Tamil Nadu state government for his achievement in cinema.
As the news of his demise spread, actors, leaders and many others expressed their condolences.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister expressed his condolences.
“மூத்த திரைக்கலைஞர் திரு. ‘டெல்லி’ கணேஷ் அவர்கள் மறைந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகவும் வேதனையடைந்தேன்.
அவரது பிரிவால் வாடும் குடும்பத்தார்க்கும், திரைத்துறையைச் சேர்ந்த நண்பர்களுக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்” என மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். pic.twitter.com/3WAxueEdoG
— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) November 10, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, wrote on X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of the illustrious film personality, Thiru Delhi Ganesh Ji. He will be fondly remembered for the depth he brought to each role and for his ability to connect with viewers across generations. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Deeply saddened by the passing of the illustrious film personality, Thiru Delhi Ganesh Ji. He was blessed with impeccable acting skills. He will be fondly remembered for the depth he brought to each role and for his ability to connect with viewers across generations. He was also…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2024
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi through the official Raj Bhavan handle expressed his condolences, he said, “Thiru Delhi Ganesh, with his unmatched versatility, breathed life into countless characters, transcending genres and leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema and theatre. His demise has left a void that would be very difficult to fill. My deepest condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
“Thiru Delhi Ganesh, with his unmatched versatility, breathed life into countless characters, transcending genres and leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema and theatre. His demise has left a void that would be very difficult to fill. My deepest condolences to his… pic.twitter.com/ub7L3aS55y
— RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) November 10, 2024
Actors Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Karthi and many others also expressed grief.
Kamal Haasan wrote on X in Tamil: “The news of Delhi Ganesh’s demise is deeply saddened. A rare character actor who handles comedy with subtlety. It will not be easy to replace him. The moments I spent with him were sweet and memorable. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Annan Ganesh. I share the pain of my friends from the film industry who are obsessed with him.”
டெல்லி கணேஷ் மறைந்தார் என்ற செய்தி பெரும் துயரத்தை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது.
நகைச்சுவையை நுட்பமாகக் கையாளும் அரிய குணச்சித்திர நடிகர். அவரது இடத்தை ஈடு செய்வது எளிதல்ல. அவரோடு நான் செலவிட்ட தருணங்கள் இனியவை; நினைவில் நிற்பவை.
அண்ணன் கணேஷை இழந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு என ஆழ்ந்த…— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 10, 2024
Rajinikanth wrote: “My friend Delhi Ganesh is a wonderful man. Amazing actor. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”
என்னுடைய நண்பர் டெல்லி கணேஷ் அருமையானதொரு மனிதர். அற்புதமான நடிகர். அவருடைய மறைவு செய்தி கேட்டு நான் மனம் வருந்துகிறேன். அவருடைய குடும்பத்தினருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும் என்னுடைய அனுதாபங்களைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன். ஓம் சாந்தி
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) November 10, 2024
(Edited by Sumavarsha Kandula)
