In 1976, Sivaji Ganesan was honoured with the Padma Shri and in 1984, Sivaji Ganesan was conferred the Padma Bhushan in recognition of his many contributions to cinema and philanthropy.
The Marlon Brando of South Indian Cinema
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Villupuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan
Sirkali Sirkazhi, Tanjore District, Madras Presidency, British India
(age 72)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India