In Ijok, MGR is bigger than Mawi
April 21st, 2007On 21st April 2007, The Star reported that local megastar Mawi have descended on Ijok to make the campaign of the Ijok by-election a carnival-like atmosphere.
However, he has been overshadowed by the unexpected appearance, or rather reappearance of legendary Tamil actor MG Ramachandran (MGR) on Thursday night. The real MGR died in 1987 but impersonator M.G. Lakshmanan made sure he lived on to share the stage with none other than MIC president, Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu.
The real MGR
MGR (1917-1987) was one of the biggest celebrities in Tamil cinema from the late 40s to early 70s. In 1977 he became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, a state in India, and remained so until his death.
Now I know Samy Vellu’s favourite songs, for he sang 2 oldie numbers – Aacham Enpathu Madamaiyada (It is stupid to fear challenge) & Aganthamam Un Malaiyum.
MGR resurrected 20 years after his death, on far right. sharing the stage with Samy Vellu
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