Veteran actor and poet
Amarasigamani Deivasigamani
(D. Amarasigamani) passed away in the early hours of June 21 in Chennai. He was born on November 12, 1950. His son
Parthiban
informed that the senior actor had a mild cardiac arrest last night. Following this,
Amarasigamani
breathed his last at 4 am today morning. Amarasigamani was also suffering from Parkinson's disease over the last few years.
His last rites will be held at the Madipakkam cemetery at 4 pm. The 70-year-old actor is survived by his wife
Shyamala Devi
and 3 sons and 1 daughter.
Parthiban Amarasigamani took to his social media handle to share the news. He wrote, “It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved father
Kalaimamani
D. Amarasigamani. Rest In Peace Appa (sic)”
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The news has left the Tamil entertainment industry in shock.
Amarasigamani is a popular face of Tamil film and television. He is known for his subtle and realistic performances.
The government of Tamil Nadu honored him with the Kalaimamani award in the “Sirantha Gunachitra Nadigar” (Best character artist) category. He was bestowed with the “Kavimaamani” award (best poet) by Bharathy Kalai Kazhagam in Chennai.
Amarasigamani is remembered for his performances in the films
Anniyan
(as Police official), Sivaji (as Amarasigamani), Sathurangam (as Politician), Ramana (as Thashildar), Evano Oruvan (as Politician), Maanga, and Eththan.
On the small screen front, he is appreciated for his appearances in the shows
Ponnunjal
,
Ahalya
, Sontham, Uravugal, Balu Mahendra’s Kadhai Neram, to name a few.
Amarasigamani was part of Drama troupes with Stalwarts such as Seva Stage S.V Sahasranamam, Komal Swaminathan and V.Gopalakrishnan.
Amarasigamani wrote the dialogue for the Tamil film Mudhalai, which won the National award.
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