Dhamu
Indian actor
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::summary Indian actor ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Dhamu |
| birth_name | A.V. Dhamodaran |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| occupation | Actor, Comedian, mimicry artist |
| spouse | Suganthi |
| children | 2 |
| yearsactive | 1992–2014 |
| :: |
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Dhamu is a former Indian actor, comedian and mimicry artist who mainly acted in Tamil films. He is known for his role as Otteri Nari in Ghilli (2004).
Career
Dhamu was a part of Gaana Galata Group, a popular touring and acting comedy troupe. Since then, he has appeared in several films. He has quit mainstream acting and has opened an agency to represent comedy shows known as 'Tamarai Bharani Comedy Agency'. He once hosted a program "Kalakkal Comedy" on Sun TV. He worked as assistant to the former Indian President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam for seven years. He was also a children's education advocate.
Filmography
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;Dubbing artist
- Vagai Chandrasekhar - Rasamagan ;Singer
- "Stella Maris Laara" - Badri
References
References
- "' 'ஒக்கடு'வில் இல்லாத 'ஓட்டேரி நரி' 'கில்லி'யில் எப்படி வந்தது?'''கில்லி' கதை சொல்லும் தாமு ' #15YearsOfGhilli".
- ""அப்போ நடிகர்... இனி நடிக்கவே மாட்டேன்!" - 'அப்போ இப்போ' நடிகர் தாமு : பகுதி 9 [Actor then, I won't act anymore! - Before and after with actor Dhamu: Page 9]".
- "#UnforgettableOnes: Comedy actor Dhamu".
- (21 January 2000). "Film Review:''Kannukkul Nilavu''". The Hindu.
- (18 August 2000). "Film Review: Parthaen Rasithaen". The Hindu.
- (14 July 2000). "Film Review: ''Pennin Manadhai Thottu''". The Hindu.
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