M. S. Bhaskar
Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (born 13 September 1957) is an Indian actor. Before entering the film industry, he was a theatre artist, he made his film debut in 1987 in a small role in the film Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi.[1][2] This was followed by several films in the 1990s, in which he appeared in very minor or small roles. He has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films and as a comedian in Tamil TV series. After he got film breakthrough in Engal Anna (2004).[3] Then he is regular cast and widely recognised supporting and comedy actor in Tamil cinema.
M S Bhaskar | |
|---|---|
 MS Bhaskar at Dharmadurai Success Meet | |
| Born | Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar 13 September 1957 Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shila |
| Children | Ishwarya Bhaskar, Aadithya Bhaskar |
| Parent(s) | Somu (father) Sathyabama (mother) |
In addition to acting, Bhaskar is a dubbing artist and occasional playback singer as well. He is probably best known for his performances in the series Selvi (2005), Arasi (2007) and Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2000). He won the Best Actor in a supporting Role for his performances in 8 Thottakkal (2017).[4]
Career
Bhaskar, who hails from Muthupettai, near Pattukkottai was born and brought up in Nagapattinam, he was a part of a Tamil drama troupe 'Society for New Drama' which performed modern theatrical plays in Tamil Nadu.[2] To supplement his income, Bhaskar also worked as an LIC agent for a brief period. Bhaskar acted in a number of other troupes including Nungambakkam Boys Kondatum and also worked in All India Radio and Doordarshan. Before acting, he worked in a toothpaste company.[2]
During this period, Bhaskar began as a dubbing artist especially for dubbing Telugu films into Tamil where he spoke the comedian's lines. He also dubs English language films into Tamil for Sun TV.
When the dramatic society ended in 1992, Bhaskar began working in tele-serials on DD1 and DD2 including Nam Kudumbam and Vizhudugal, before he played roles in Ganga Yamuna Saraswati and in 1999 teleserial Mayavi Marichan which also starred Thadi Balaji in the lead role. He then landed a role in the comedy series Chinna Papa Periya Papa, in which he played the role of a and brother-in-law and in Senior Junior, Selvi and Arasi.
Bhaskar made his film début in 1987, enacting a small role in the film Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi.[2][5] This was followed by several films in the 1990s, in which he appeared in very minor or small roles. He then appeared in supporting roles for the films Mozhi, Sivaji: The Boss, Sadhu Miranda, Santosh Subramaniam, Dasavathaaram and 8 Thottakkal.
Personal life
His elder sister Hemamalini is also a dubbing artist.[2] His daughter Ishwarya is a dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry for leading actresses. His son Aadithya Bhaskar made his acting debut portraying younger version of Vijay Sethupathi's character in 96 (2018).[6]
Filmography
Actor
- Films
- Television
- 1991 Nam Kudumbam
- 1991 Vizhudugal
- 1992 Mayavi Marichan
- 1996 Kaiyalavu Manasu
- 1997 Premi
- 1990s Senior Junior
- 2000-2001 Anandha Bhavan as Narasimhan
- 2000 Ganga Yamuna Saraswati
- 2000-2006 Chinna Papa Periya Papa as Pattabi
- 2000-2001 Vaazhkai as Zinda
- 2001-2003 Alaigal as Mouli
- 2005-2006 Selvi as Aandavar Lingam
- 2007 Arasi as Aandavar Lingam
- Web series
- 2018 America Mappillai (cameo)
Dubbing artist
- Partial Filmography
| Year | Title | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Seetha Geetha | Vijayakumar's P. A | |
| 1991 | Uruvam | Veerapandiyan | |
| 1991 | Gnana Paravai | Raghuram | |
| 1991 | Apoorva Shakthi 369 | Chandra Mohan, Brahmanandam | |
| 1991 | Coolie No. 1 | Brahmanandam | |
| 1992 | Pokkiri Ponnu | Brahmanandam | |
| 1993 | Galatta Mappillai | Brahmanandam | |
| 1993 | Mayandi IPS | Jagathy Sreekumar | |
| 1993 | Aranmanai Kadhali | Jagathy Sreekumar | |
| 1994 | Chinna Durai Periya Durai | Dharmavarapu Subramanyam | |
| 1994 | Manidha Manidha | Brahmanandam | |
| 1994 | Anbalayam | Ajit Vachani | |
| 1994 | Mr Maharani | Brahmanandam | |
| 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | Morgan Freeman | Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding |
| 1994 | Commissioner | For the character constable Babu and election commissioner | |
| 1995 | Jurassic Park | Martin Ferrero | Donald Gennaro |
| 1995 | Bad Boys | Martin Lawrence | Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett |
| 1995 | Chutti Kuzhandai | Brahmanandam | |
| 1995 | Jiththan | Ali | |
| 1995 | Rowdy Boss | Brahmanandam | |
| 1995 | Mr. Deva | Ravi Vallathol | |
| 1995 | Ellame En Kaadhali | Brahmanandam | |
| 1995 | Raanuvam | Jagadish | |
| 1996 | Delhi Durbar | M.G. Soman | |
| 1996 | Nakkeeran | A. V. S. | |
| 1996 | Miss Madras | Brahmanandam | |
| 1997 | Yelam | Maniyan Pilla Raju | |
| 1998 | Ganesh | Brahmanandam | |
| 1998 | Autokaaran | Brahmanandam | |
| 1998 | Muradan | Brahmanandam | |
| 1999 | Kadhal Vennila | Brahmanandam | |
| 1999 | Mannavaru Chinnavaru | Sivaji Ganesan's P. A. | |
| 1999 | Kaaki Sattaiya Karuppu Sattaiya | Sundar Raj | |
| 1999 | No. 1 Police | M. S. Narayana | |
| 1999 | Sethu | S.S. Raman | Abitha's father |
| 2001 | Nandha | Saravanan | |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai | Sathyaraj's father | |
| 2001 | Kadhal Galatta | Brahmanandam | Hotel Server |
| 2002 | Spider-Man | J.K. Simmons | J. Jonah Jameson |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Duraipandiyan | Mahalakshmi's father |
| 2003 | Thiruda Thirudi | S. V. Thangaraj | Apartment president |
| 2003 | Kalam | Kalabhavan Mani | |
| 2003 | Bad Boys II | Martin Lawrence | Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | J.K. Simmons | J. Jonah Jameson |
| 2004 | Kamaraj | Richard Madhuram | Kamaraj |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | J.K. Simmons | J. Jonah Jameson |
| 2008 | Saroja | Brahmanandam | |
| 2010 | Eesan | Blessy | Karuppasamy |
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Brahmanandam | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Sharath Lohitashwa | Valli's father |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Brahmanandam | |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Brahmanandam | |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Brahmanandam | |
| 2015 | Puli | Ali | |
| 2017 | Payanathin Mozhi | Nedumudi Venu | |
| 2019 | Asuran | Various characters | |
| 2020 | Dagaalty | Brahmanandam | |
| 2020 | Silence | Kalyana Sundaram |
- Serials
| Year | Title | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Marmadesam - Sorna Regai | R. Sundaramoorthy | Theatre owner |
| 1999 | Micro Thodargal-Plastic Vizhuthugal | Pandiyan | |
| 2001 | Balachander-in Chinnathirai - Ilakkanam Marumo | Nirosha's boss and Prathap pothan's car driver | |
| 2001 | Kaveri | Kaveri's father |
- As narrator
- Ambuttu Imbuttu Embuttu (2005)
References
- "Talent bides its time". 13 November 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "There's no spontaneity in acting; every actor needs to do homework - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "The Hindu : "Engal Anna"". www.thehindu.com.
- "In pictures: the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in Dubai". The National.
- "Cinema Plus: Talent bides its time". The Hindu. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- "M.S.Bhaskar's son Aadhitya to act in Vijay Sethupathi's 96". Behindwoods. 16 November 2017.
