The Indian Air Force personnel cremated the mortal remains of veteran actor Delhi Ganesh, who passed away recently, with Air Force honors in Chennai on Monday morning. IAF personnel paid respects by placing an IAF ensign on his mortal remains.
Delhi Ganesh, who was 80, passed away on November 9 due to ailments related to age. He served in the Air Force before entering the film industry. Maha Devan confirmed the news of his demise by releasing this sad announcement on social media: “We deeply regret to inform you that our father Mr. Delhi Ganesh passed away on 9th November around 11 pm.”
The sudden death of Ganesh plunged the entire film industry and his fans into mourning. From politicians to celebrities, people of all strata came forward to pay tribute to the late actor. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, condoled thus on X: “Deeply saddened by the passing away of the noted film personality, Thiru Delhi Ganesh Ji. People will fondly remember him for the depth he brought to every character and his ability to connect with all generations through his portrayal. Condolences to his family and the fans. Om Shanti.”
Superstar Rajinikanth also paid tribute to the late Ganesh by terming him a “wonderful man” and “amazing actor”. He tweeted on X, “My friend Delhi Ganesh is a wonderful man. Amazing actor. Sad to know about his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”
Delhi Ganesh was an important figure in the Tamil film world and contributed a great deal with his all-round acting. He won the Special Prize in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for the film Pasi in 1979. In 1994, he was given the Kalaimamani Award by the then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for his valuable service to the art world.
In the latter part of his career, Ganesh ventured into television and short films. He made a cameo appearance in the role of Alfred Pennyworth for a short film titled What If Batman Was from Chennai, which was pretty well-received. He also appeared as Health Secretary Krishna Mohan in Indian 2 by Kamal Haasan.
Delhi Ganesh’s demise brings the curtain down on an era in the world of Tamil cinema. The echoes of his voice will linger on through these remembered roles he played, besides several other contributions.
ANI
