Pasi Narayanan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Narayanan |
| Died | 1998 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967-1998 |
| Spouse | Valli |
| Children | 3 |
Narayanan, better known as Pasi Narayanan, was an Indian stage and film actor known for performing comedic roles alongside actor Goundamani. Narayanan acted in over 500 Tamil-language films and is known for the catchphrase, "Phone wire pinchi oru vaaram aachu..."[clarify][1]
Narayanan was born in Sivakasi district of Tamil Nadu and started acting at the age of 15.[2][3]
He later acted in several dramas in 1955 through Manohar Company. After that he got a chance to act in the cinema industry. He came to the Tamil film industry in the 1960s. He became popular with the film Pasi. He then went on to become famous in the screen world under the pseudonym 'Pasi' Narayanan. In addition to acting, he had talent in storytelling, writing and dancing. M.G.R and Jayalalithaa has acted in the popular Tamil movie 'Aayirathil Oruvan'. Pasi Narayanan was also involved in many films of the next generation of leading heroes like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Pandiyarajan, Karthick, Sarth Kumar.
His was survived by his wife Valli and 3 children.
In 1998, he developed heart disease and later died from heart failure. His last movie was Ninaithen Vandhai.[2]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Anbe Vaa | college gang | |
| 1967 | Iru Malargal | Tour guide | |
| 1967 | Raja Veetu Pillai | ||
| 1968 | Kudiyirundha Koyil | ||
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Mappiḷḷai Aḻaippu | ||
| 1974 | Shishupalan | ||
| 1974 | Sirithu Vazha Vendum | ||
| 1979 | Pasi | Sound Kannaiya |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Aani Ver | ||
| 1981 | Pattam Parakkattum | ||
| 1982 | Poi Satchi | ||
| 1982 | Mul Illatha Roja | ||
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | ||
| 1983 | Aanandha Kummi | ||
| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | ||
| 1985 | Mannukketha Ponnu | ||
| 1985 | Sugamana Raagangal | ||
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | ||
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | ||
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | ||
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | ||
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimil | ||
| 1985 | Engal Kural | ||
| 1986 | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | ||
| 1986 | Oru Iniya Udhayam | ||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | ||
| 1987 | Valayal Satham | ||
| 1987 | Manaivi Ready | Tamil teacher | |
| 1987 | Mannukkul Vairam | ||
| 1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | ||
| 1987 | Shankar Guru | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | ||
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | ||
| 1988 | Senthoora Poove | ||
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | ||
| 1988 | Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam | ||
| 1989 | Siva |