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Gangai Amaran (Gangadharan) was born on 8 December, 1947 in Pannaipuram, Theni, Tamil Nadu, is an Indian film director. Discover Gangai Amaran's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Gangadharan |
| Occupation |
Actor, Film director, Screenwriter, Composer, Lyricist, Playback singer,Musician, Voice Actor |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
8 December 1947 |
| Birthday |
8 December |
| Birthplace |
Pannaipuram, Theni, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality |
India
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Gangai Amaran Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Gangai Amaran height not available right now. We will update Gangai Amaran's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
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Gangai Amaran Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gangai Amaran worth at the age of 76 years old? Gangai Amaran’s income source is mostly from being a successful film. He is from India. We have estimated Gangai Amaran's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
film |
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Timeline
Gangai Amaran is an Indian music composer, singer, lyricist, writer, film director and actor in Tamil films.
Gangai Amaran was born in Pannaipuram in Theni district, Tamil Nadu in December 1947, as the youngest son of Ramaswamy and Chinnathayi.
He is the younger brother of noted music director Ilaiyaraaja and father of director and actor Venkat Prabhu and actor, composer and singer Premji Amaren.
He had two more elder brothers, R. D. Bhaskar and Pavalar Varadharajan, both who died long back.
Regarding his name, Gangai was taken from a magazine of the same name which he read during his childhood, while Amaran is derived from a pseudonym Amar Singh, which he wanted to adopt for himself when he aimed to be a lyricist.
In his latest interview with Chithra Lakshmanan on Touring Talkies YouTube channel, he has shared his life experiences and about his career struggle.
He also spoke about his personal differences with his elder brother Ilayaraja where he mentioned about many controversial issues with him in his career.
Amaran revealed that his debut film as a composer for Malargalile Oru Malligai starring Malaysia Vasudevan remained unreleased despite the soundtrack being released.
Hence, Oru Vidukathai Oru Thodarkathai became his first film as composer to be released.
Apart from composing, Amaran made his directorial debut with Kozhi Koovuthu (1982) and went on to direct many films including the highly successful Karagattakaran (1989).
Themmangu Paattukaran was his last film as a director while Poonjolai which would have been the acting debut of his son Venkat Prabhu remains unreleased.
Now he is working with Clusters media college.
Gangai Amaran also took a plunge in politics by joining BJP and also contested in RK Nagar constituency.
Apart from that, he also served as a member of Central Board of Film Certification.
Along with his brother Ilaiyaraja, Gangai Amaran started his career as a composer and composed for many successful films such as Mouna Geethangal and Vazhvey Maayam (1983).
