Kamala Selvaraj, the elder daughter of Gemini Ganesan, opens up about the portrayal of her father in the film Mahanati aka Nadigaiyar Thilagam. Her father, Gemini Ganesan was a famous Tamil actor. I have been trying for a baby for 8 years. hope. Due to troubles in her mothers personal life, her mother, Savitri took up to alcoholism, which affected her greatly. I live abroad. He is survived by eight daughters and a son. STD Codes | IFSC Codes | Jobs in India | India Events | India Complaints | FAQ's | My friends called me after watching Mahanati, insisted I watch the film too, as they felt my dad was shown in very poor light. She commissioned the First Test Tube Baby of South India in August 1990 and since then has had many achievements in the field of assisted reproduction. Let me respond to those allegations if I get to see any open letter written to us.". Did her Pre - University at Stella Maris College, Chennai in 1961, MBBS at Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka from 1962 - 1967, Junior & Senior housemanship at Madras General Hospital from 1968 - 1970, MD at Madras Medical College, Madras University from 1976 - 1978, DGO at Madras Medical College, Madras University from 1971 - 1972. There was not a mention of it in the film. Kamala Selvaraj: Son: Sathish Kumaar Ganesan: Daughter: Vijaya Chamundeswari: Wife: Savitri: Dec 6 1935: Wife: Alamelu Ganesan: Wife: Julianna Ganesan: Wife: Pushpavalli: This applies to distorting history in our films. ", READ HERE | Kamala Selvaraj unhappy with 'one-sided' Savitri biopic, In particular, she's angry over the characterisation of her father. Vijayas mother named her after a production house called Vijaya Chaundeshwari, which had given her mother many memorable roles. Her comments are merely feeding the gossip columns and clearly shows that it comes from a deep rooted animosity (in tamil vayuthu ericchal) towards the fact that her mother was wronged. fame and the perks that go with stardom. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. ", ALSO READ |I didnt want to be a caricatureof Gemini Ganesan: Dulquer Salmaan, She also tells us, "Savitri arranged her daughter Vijaya's marriage when Gemini was away in South Africa. Films producers in order to make fast and easy money fool viewers at every opportunity and let us hope there will be some changes for better in future at least. strategy to retain my aura. All Rights Reserved. October 1954) is a Bollywood Indian actress. Malayalam | Common in TN as well. Award for Distinguished Medical Service by State Women's Forum, Madras - 17 February 1996. But in the film, he is shown to be jobless and hanging around the sets of Savitris films all the time! A still from Mahanati/Nadigaiyar Thilagam. She has done a phenomenal job, and thats the only good thing I can say about Mahanati.. Bhanurekha was born in the Tamil-speaking Ganesan household on October 10, 1954. Later, when she passed away, my mother (Alamelu) even permitted the final rites in her own home bestowing Savitri with dignity even in death. Women Empowerment Award - Central Government Welfare Association, Shastri Bhavan - 19 April 2011. But he was the best father ever, who did his best for everyone," Kamala smiles. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Have received the award of "Best Lady Doctor Award-1993",Kamala Selvaraj is the daughter of popular Tamil Actor, Gemini Ganeshan. Use at your own risk. Her dad was the popular Tamil actor, Gemini, while her mom was a popular Telugu actress, Pushpavalli. I was kept away from cinema, actors, magazines and newspapers. But Andhra movie business is dominated by Kammas and they will never show the truth. She is the daughter of famous south Indian actor Gemini Ganesan with his wife Alamelu. History is public, Savitris story is public, and now, the movie is also public. being readied to act in Bollywood movies. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? until 17 years later that she remembered this and then went in to Kamala Selvaraj Biography. About Us | Privacy Policy | I know they were in touch with Vijaya Chamundeswari (Savitris daughter), and I trusted her. Ironically, though Dr Kamala feels that her father has been shown in a negative light, Telugu audiences felt the opposite that he has been shown in a more positive character than he really was. We meet regularly in Chennai. Some of her major achievements include first surrogate baby in India in 1992, first Frozen Egg (Oocyte) baby in 2008, twins were born to a patient with Mayer-Rokintansky-Kustner-Hauser Syndrome through a surrogate for the first time in South East Asia etc. For the sake of Honour Award by Rotary Club of south East RI Dist 3230 - 29 November 1995. Kamalas elder sister Revathi Swaminathan is a radiation oncologist practising in Illinois, USA. necessarily being lonely. The film leaves you wondering where the facts end and the fiction begins. ", She alleges that Savitri had multiple relationships, and one of them was Gemini. She likes animals very much and once owned a snake, that died in 2015. But it wasn't Appa just told me, 'Say you don't know anything about this when someone asks you about it at school'. i am now a regular visitor to this site. Prejudice is not opinion. When Express contacted Nag Ashwin, the director, he said Kamala Selvaraj was aware of the story. Although a brief flash at the very beginning of Nadigaiyar Thilagam (Mahanati in Telugu) states that its a fictionalised account of Savitris life, the film is highly biased towards Savitri and hasnt portrayed Gemini Ganesan with honesty, feels Ganesans daughter, Dr Kamala Selvaraj. She likes animals very much and once owned a snake, that died in 2015. In fact, I warned her about this. Dr Kamala Selvaraj, who is the daughter of Gemini Ganesan with his first wife, Alamelu, has said that the way the Savitri biopic Mahanati ( Nadigaiyar Thilagam in Tamil) has portrayed her father is not done! Pasupuleti Rama Rao, a senior journalist who travelled with Savitri for nearly 18 years and was with her in her last days, is also of the opinion that Ganesan did let Savitri down. He was extremely busy in films, on par with legends MGR and Sivaji then and did more than 300 movies. He encouraged women to be independent. "We didn't discuss scenes in detail, but Swapna Dutt (producer) and Kamala have had a couple of meetings. However, after her mothers death, she started to watch her films. Dr. Kamala Selvaraj MD, DGO, PhD is a leading Obstetrician and Gynecologist of south India. Late- Marriage - Dr.Kamala Selvaraj | Jewels And photos collections | GG HospitalStay tuned to SouthScope for the latest updates on Politics, Spo. Theres no mention of his fan-following in the film.. Life Member of Indian Society for the study of. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. Hindi | In May 2018, her mothers biopic Mahanati was released. Born into family with strong connections to cinema, Kamala chose medical science as her profession, so are most other siblings. Four daughters were born in the wedlock of Gemini Ganesan and Alamelu. CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGES Vs INFERTILITY - GG HOSPITAL - Dr. KAMALA SELVARAJ Dr KAMALA 462K subscribers Subscribe 201 16K views 3 years ago Every women has the right to attain motherhood, and. Indian Society for Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPAT) - Life Member. Fact shown was his temporary displeasure of her success and his lack of success which was again shown as temporary. How do you know that what she said was facts and was not biased? Nag Ashwin, Swapna and Priyanka Dutt, the director and producers of the film, met Vijaya and asked for her inputs while developing the script. It was again my mother who gave her away in marriage at Savitri's request. Neither did he desert Savitri in the end. If my father had influenced Savitri to become an alcoholic, why should she give in? And root cause was Gemini Ganesh her father and no one else. Her younger sister Narayani Ganesan is a journalist with The Times of India in Delhi, while the youngest is Dr. Jaya Shreedhar, a health advisor with Inter News Network. 2009-2023 veethi.com. Ganesan's dream was to become a doctor. Indian Medical Association South Madras, Doctor's Day Award (1995). Bollywood diva Rekha is her half-sister. Unlike what has been insinuated, it's not a . Later, she became an addict, he said. I didnt want to be a caricatureof Gemini Ganesan: Dulquer Salmaan, Now we are on Telegram too. Last week, Kamala had caught the film along with her family in Madurai. But Savitri was a headstrong person and never listened to anyone. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. She is a fitness expert at GG Hospitals, Chennai. We are making a documentary titled Kadhal Mannan for appa and Pennin Perumai for amma. She then explained that the eggs retrieved would be fertilized and frozen, followed by a date for embryo transfer into the surrogate. I maintain good relations with my sister, Dr Kamala. Fans used to mob my father. They were only in touch with Vijaya Chamundeswari (Savitris daughter). Vijaya was just 16 when she got married and a couple of years prior to her marriage, there were certain differences between her parents, and they got separated. She was quite a strong woman, who was only human. About Us | Privacy Policy | Her father was a Tamil Brahmin from his fathers side and Isai Vellalar from his mothers side. Due to troubles in Vijayas mothers personal life, Savitri (her mother) got addicted to alcohol, which affected her greatly. The biggest mistake Savitri did was that she fell in love with him and married him. The thief, Muniraj Kanappa, was later caught and sentenced Following the release of the film, her sister Dr Kamala Selvaraj asserted that the film was fictionalised and was not honestly presented. I was also the neighbour to her mom and actor Ranga Rao on Habibullah Rd, TNagar, right next to their marriage hall, SGS Sabha. whats wrong with it. Actress: Koi. There is no mention of his fame in the film., Kamala says the story has not been verified with her, her fathers friends, industry colleagues, or any of her family members. And, fans used to mob my father. Edex Live | Our Call: STREAM IT. This programme is a behind-the-scenes peek at celebrity weddings, where viewers get a glimpse of all the fun, frolic and finery that make up the big fat Indian wedding. [4], She studied at Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Presentation convent, Church Park, Chennai. Watchlist Share Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society of Southern India (OGSSI) - Life Member. When Express contacted Nag Ashwin, the director, he said Kamala Selvaraj was aware of the story whileVijaya Chamundeswari, on the other hand, saidshe doesn't want to comment anything. Rekha has acted We all belong to the same family, and I respect her views, she says. is the Associate Director of the Fertility Research Center at GG Hospital in Chennai. Whatever she has said is her perception, I dont want to comment or condemn it, Vijaya said. Website Designed, Developed & Maintained by Express Network Private Ltd. Director covered very least portion of what pain Savitri went over the period and strive to be a MAHANATI, Movie is about Savitri and yes some of it was not truthful and blaming Gemini for her alcholism was wrong. I went to Vidyodaya school and studied in the same class, different section. It does gross injustice to all the children of . The filmmakers have relied on hearsay and gossip of someone who perhaps pretended to know everything about the star couple, and deliberately distorted reality., She alleges that Savitri had multiple relationships, and that only one of them was with Gemini Ganesan. The couple has two sons Arun Kumar Vaddi (does theatre and dog breeding) and Abhinay Vaddi (actor). In response, Nag Ashwin, the director, says Kamala Selvaraj was aware of the story. I'm not trying to live up to any mystery Hospital for Women & Children, Egmore, Chennai and Ph.D in Reproductive Physiology. Can you deny the fact that your father married your mom for a medical seat? Just after 7-months of their marriage, cracks started to appear in the relationship as Mukesh began exhibiting erratic behavior. He was a womaniser which all the people of Tamil Nadu knew. Dinamani | He was the most caring human being one could ever see. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. collect her jewelery. Tom Jones presents Fielding's sprawling narrative in a modern way that's funny and well-paced. She came to limelight after she pioneered the first test tube baby in South India in 1990. According to a source, the makers even met with Dr Kamala and explained to her what they had planned. Her half-sisters (daughters of Pushpavalli) Rekha and Radha are actors, while Vijaya Chamundeswari (daughter of actress Savithri) is a fitness expert working at the G G Hospital. Right in the heart of the city of Chennai is Dr. Kamala Selvaraj's dream project, the "Fertility Research Centre", pioneering Assisted Reproductive Technology with a state-of -the -art IVF laboratory.. She is the daughter of the famous yesteryear cine star late Mr. Gemini Ganesan. Her mother, Savitri was a famous Tamil and Telugu actress. |A+AA-. Reports state that she was unhappy with the way her father was showed in a bad light, considering Savitri was no different. Joined Teaching Cadre and served Govt. ", Last week, Kamala had caught the film along with her family in Madurai. Even in his last years he married a lady who ditched him later. In due course all this will be forgotten. Why Dr Kamala does not speak about the affair he had with Puspavalli for whom Rekha was born . Telugu | She went to Andhra Mahila Sabha, Kodaikanals Presentation Convent School, and Vidhyodaya High School in Chennai. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. one, Radha, lives in San Francisco with a son named Naveed, who is [2] In 2002 she was awarded PhD for her thesis on "Premature Ovarian Failure and its management". Bollywood diva Rekha is her half-sister. Careers, Home | Nation | World | Cities | Business | Columns | Entertainment | Sport | Magazine | The Sunday Standard. I dont want to spoil our relationship. Well loneliness is still a part of me, but being alone is not She was the most beautiful girl in my school, in my opinion, just like her mother was the most beautiful and charismatic actor for millions of south Indians. She also alleged that the film was made wholly on the basis of Vijayas statement, and filmmakers should have taken her fathers friends and acquaintances in the industry into account before portraying his role. Director Nag Ashwin refused to comment, saying the story is based on historical facts that everyone knows about. A Portal from Galaxy Infomedia LLC. I'm a very shy person. At the very beginning too, my dad is shown as a rude person, which isnt true. The director, Nag Ashwin, and the producers didnt care to listen to our version of the story. no. Tuesday, May 02, 2023 | Last Update : 03:01 AM IST. The director didn't explore how my mother would have felt when she came into my father's life despite knowing he was married!". Best Doctor Award, Women & Child Foundation - 1 July 2015. Kamala Selvaraj, the elder daughter of Gemini Ganesan, opens up about the portrayal of her father in the film Mahanati aka Nadigaiyar Thilagam. Vijaya Chamundeswari as a child with her mother. . But, only our family knows how much he strived to give her a dignified status! Check out the interview to know what all she says about Savitri and her relationship with Gemini Ganesan. 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International Membership in American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Advertise With Us | woman image. I have seen him as a real-life casinova with the last lady being an Anglo Indian in our neighbourhood. "I was a child and didn't know anything. This film makes it seem like my father was not concerned about their future., Also, she clarifies that all his relationships with women were consensual, and restricted to women from the cinema industry, who were single, and loved him. Entertainment, In Other News. As told to Anupama Subramanian, Clean chit for Aryan Khan in cruise drugs case, 'Chak de phatte India', says Harnaaz Sandhu after becoming Miss Universe 2021, Mutation linked to remdesivir resistance found in Covid patient, Climate finance isnt charity, says Union minister Bhupender Yadav at COP26 summit, Indian origin astronaut-led NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 team headed to ISS, Copyright 2016 - 2023 The Asian Age. Women Extraordinaire Award, Only Success - 12 February 2014. Vijaya was just 16 when she got married and a couple of years prior to her marriage, there were certain differences between her parents, and they got separated. Said that if she had a son, she would want him to be like, The entire Bollywood industry was shocked in the early 80s when Rekha's secret affair was revealed with, When asked about the doctors that say they did plastic surgeries on Rekha. Very early in her medical career, she had. but actually as mentioned earlier also..finally decided to pay a visit to G G hospital in chennai and meet Dr.Kamala Selvaraj.i wanted to know if any one have any experience there. In response to her comments, Vijaya said that she respected her sisters views; because they belonged to the same family. It was portrayed as if my father was never concerned about their future. "Neither Nag Ashwin nor the producers approached me to listen to our version of the story. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. Kalaichelvi Srinivasan. Ganesan was shown in good portrait in the film. The cast is stellar, but its the chemistry between its leads that will carry . What she is complain about. All rights reserved. [3] More than 800 babies have been born as a result of assisted reproduction therapy conducted by her hospital. Indulgexpress | ", Kamala says if the facts had been verified with her father's friends, industry colleagues and family members, a more balanced version would have resulted. Successful pregnancy in a patient with a 46, XY Karyotype - Vol 78, No 2, August 2002 Issue. Throughout her career, she has often played strong female characters Bhanurekha was born in the Tamil-speaking Ganesan household on October She referred to him as a well-wisher and stated that her only marriage was to a businessman, Mukesh Aggarwal. Her zodiac sign is Saggitarius. Check out the interview to know what all she says. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! Also, Gemini Ganesan was a top actor, who was on par with MG Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan. Vice President Kamala Harris' marriage to Doug Emhoff could help change that. Dr. Kamala Selvaraj MD, DGO, PhD is no ordinary Obstetrician and Gynecologist to be satisfied with handling routine cases of pregnancy and childbirth. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! One day, she slipped into a coma for 19 months and eventually, she died at the age of 46 on 26 December 1981. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. She went to Ethiraj College of Women to pursue her graduation in English Literature. Why were those scenes not there? The makers have shown as if he was the only reason behind her unhappiness. (Can't see? Terms of Use | Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines. With the help of assisted . Is this not a derogate act of fundamental rights conferred in the India Constitution ? She could not help but be flooded with loads of memories. Even without watching the movie--I believe that he was the reason for Savitri's downfall. Editor and Author for the book titled 100 Questions & Answers for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol I, II - Published by IJCP - 2009. The recently released Savitri biopic, Mahanati/Nadigaiyar Thilagam, has been widely appreciated by both audiences and critics alike, but legendary actor Gemini Ganesan's daughter, Dr Kamala Selvaraj, isn't so pleased about how her father was portrayed in the film. However, after her mothers death, she started to watch her films. Best Motherhood Award, Ajanta Fine Arts - 30 May 2011. i agree. The one hour-forty-minutes long docu will chronicle their lives and will be screened for the entire media in Chennai as well as in Hyderabad which will reveal how bad the fictionalised film Mahanati was. Kamala clarifies her father was a feminist, who had always stood by his wives. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. Gemini loved Savitri very much, but when she was in a coma, he didnt take much care of her., (Left to right) Dr Jaya Sreedhar, Dr Revathi Swaminathan, Dr Kamala Selvaraj, Radha Syed, Narayani Ganesan and Vijaya Chamundeswari along with their famous sister Rekha. Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI). In 1986, forty-eight pieces of her expensive jewelery was stolen from There are so many things to appreciate in the movie as a whole. one brother. so y go with "the norm" of the judgement. His children are: Dr. Revathi Swaminathan; Dr. Kamala Selvaraj; Ms. Narayani Ganesh; Dr. Jaya Shreedhar; the film actress Bhanurekha Ganesan aka Rekha; Ms. Radha Usman Syed; Ms. Vijaya Chamundeswari, and Mr. Sathish Kumaar Ganesan. Oh, is she upset with our film? As a matter of fact neither are worth caring. "Gemini Ganesan was a top actor. Kamala Selvaraj is an obstetrician and gynecologist from Tamil Nadu, India. Vijaya was just 16 when she got married and a couple of years prior to her marriage, there were certain differences between her parents, and they got separated. she says they did not explore how alamelu felt when savitri garu entered her life but the film is about savitri and not anyone else in such circumstances who in the right mind would explore how someone with no direct relation to savitri gaaru felt she has no logic. We didnt discuss the scenes in detail, but Swapna Dutt (producer) and Kamala have had a couple of meetings, he says, and exclaims surprise that she is upset. How mean is that. in India as parallel cinema. Interestingly, all the step siblings from Gemini Ganesans three marriages, which includes Bollywood actress Rekha and her sister too, share a very warm relationship. You are absolutely right. Although a brief flash at the very beginning of Nadigaiyar Thilagam (Mahanati in Telugu) states that it's a fictionalised account of Savitri's life, the film hasn't been honestly presented, feels Gemini Ganesan's daughter, Dr Kamala Selvaraj. Does yoga every day to maintain her ageless look. The director didnt even explore how my mother would have felt when she came into my fathers life despite knowing he was married!, Kamala is all praise for Keerthy Suresh who played Savitri in the film. He never broke a marriage and never wanted any child he begot from them to be called illegitimate. But only our family knows how much he strived to give her dignity and status!, Shes furious about the characterisation of her father in the film. Report a problem? What Tamil film are you most excited to see in 2023? Gemini Ganesan'sdaughter shares her outrage over the portrayal of her father in Mahanati / Nadigaiyar Thilagam. Follow us for updates, India's manufacturing PMI hits four-monthhigh in April, Tamil Nadu government withdraws contentious bill on flexible working hours. Achieved South India's first Highest number of successful Test Tube Baby deliveries from 1989 by. The former attorney general of California and one of the state's two senators, Harris made a name for herself as a tough questioner who didn't shy away from a confrontation. After graduating from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Dr. Selvaraj completed her DGO and MD from Madras . and rather hv got lots of invo from the various suggestions and discussions . One of her sisters is Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, while another one, Radha, lives in San Francisco with a son named Naveed, who is being readied to . I live abroad. My father didnt influence Savitri to become an alcoholic. The New Indian Express | Also, Gemini Ganesan got Savitris son (Sathish Kumar) admission in an engineering college in Bengaluru, besides helping him land a job and getting him married to a woman of his choice. Bhanurekha Ganesan, better known by her stage name Rekha (born 10 Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. They were in love and they got married. this industry has given me everything that I can be proud of - name, The film is not about Ganesan. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Copyright - newindianexpress.com 2023. Published: 19th May 2018 12:09 AM| Vijaya Chamundeswari was born on 2 December 1959 (age 60 years; as in 2019) in Madras (now Chennai). Events Xpress, Contact Us | In the year 1990 she commissioned the first test tube baby of South India. In the year 1990 she commissioned the first test tube baby of South India. Update Vijaya also has a grandson named Ritwik and a grandaughter named Swastika. I have done all kinds of treatments. I paid 10,000 rupees for consultation and blood tests. He had little moral values. Website Designed, Developed & Maintained by Express Network Private Ltd. Why this lady is lamenting now She would have protested with the producers at the beginning. Have received the award of "Best Lady Doctor Award-1993", Kamala Selvaraj is the daughter of popular Tamil Actor, Gemini Ganeshan. . A spontaneous successful second pregnancy in an established case of Premature Ovarian Failure - May/June 2003. He was a top actor, but in the film, he is shown as a jobless person whos hanging about the sets of Savitris films all the time. Her mother Alamelu was the first wife of Gemini Ganeshan, and the relationship existed till the death of Gemini. her house. in over 180 films in a career that has spanned over 40 years. In 2004, in a television interview with Simi Garewal, she rejected a long-standing rumor that she was once married to Vinod Mehra. I was kept away from cinema, actors, magazines,and newspapers.
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