MGR

Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran, popularly known by his initials M. G. R., was an Indian politician, actor, director, film producer, and philanthropist, who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987. Born: 17 Jan 1917, Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka Died: 24 Dec 1987 (70 years), Chennai, India Cause of death: Congestive heart failure Spouse: V. N. Janaki (m. 1963–1987), Sathanandavathi Ramachandran (m. 1942–1962), Thangamani Ramachandran (m. 1939–1942) Parents: Maruthur Satyabhama, Melakkath Gopala Menon Books: Nāṉ ēṉ piṟantēṉ? Party: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Previous offices: Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (1985–1987), More Full name: Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran Height: 1.63 m