Annadurai was born on 15 September 1909 in Kanchipuram (then called Conjeevaram), Tamil Nadu in a lower-middle-class family. His father Nataraja Mudaliar. Tamil Movie Search Results: 10 Enradhukulla - VIKRAM - ( 2015) 1000 Thalai Vaangiya Apoorva Chinthamani - V.N.JANAKI - ( 1947). Karunanidhi is one of Tamil Nadu's most well known and powerful political figures. Browse through his biography to know more about his life, career and profile. But even as Jayalalithaa takes her rivals - the DMK - to task over allegations of corruption, she too battles a controversial legacy that goes back to 1. At that time, members of the family of Sasikala Natarajan were lodged in her Poes Garden residence in Chennai, leading to allegations that the Sasikala family was acting as an extra- constitutional authority, taking key decisions and using their proximity to the Chief Minister to build a vast business empire. Today, all cases have closed bar one - that Jayalalithaa, along with Sasikala and two of her relatives, amassed 6. In 2. 01. 2, Jayalalithaa went on to evict Sasikala and all her relatives from her house, beginning with her husband, M Natarajan. Get the latest BBC World News: international news, features and analysis from Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and the. Arun Pandian is an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician. He began his career as an actor with the critically acclaimed film Oomai Vizhigal (1986). Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai was the founder of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). With this biography, know all about C.N. Annadurai's childhood, profile and life.Sasikala herself was allowed to move back in two years ago, though in a diminished capacity. He described in great detail the association his wife and he shared with Jayalalithaa. Natarajan, who by his own description comes across as a Svengali- like figure, says he has chosen to break his silence because he can no longer endure the bitterness of being cast aside by Jayalalithaa despite his playing a key role in her transformation from a political novice to one of the most powerful politicians in the country. Annotations in (.) for context. We were fighting in the anti- Hindi agitation which took place in 1. I had association with DMK. Natarajan: In 1. 97. After the sudden demise of the great (CN) Annadurai, then Chief Minister, we were all given jobs in the state administration by M Karunanidhi, who became chief minister (Natarajan was made a Publicity Assistant in the Information and Publicity Department). So since then we have a close association. Karunanidhi conducted my marriage rituals with Sasikala. He was invited by Mr. Ganesan (another student leader). MGR formed the AIADMK and was elected to power as Chief Minister). She was asked to attend the centenary meeting of Subramaniyam Bharatiyar (the freedom fighter) where I was officer in charge of the celebrations. Sasikala was running a shop that rented video cameras. Jayalalithaa's programmes were covered by Sasikala's team. NDTV: So when did that become a political association? Natarajan: Jayalalithaa informed me that in one of the AIADMK's general councils when MGR was alive, they were trying to take her off the party. So I requested her to address the meeting, even though if you are not given a chance. When I came to know at midnight 2: 3. MGR's death . Those people (loyal to MGR's wife Janaki) used everything there, using the pin to prick her, using the chappal to hit her and high heel shoes. I was making some safeguards, protection wing I have put and not withdrawn. What was your role in that process? Natarajan: In the dismissal of the DMK government, I played a small role, which Subramanian Swamy and late PM Chandrashekhar know about. We created the situation to dismiss the DMK government, for which madam Jayalalithaa didn't go to Delhi at all. NDTV: The reason cited to dismiss the DMK government in 1. It was a seven hour- long rally, as part of the birthday celebrations of MGR, and an MGR statue opening in Anna Salai in Madras. She (Jayalalithaa) did everything in that. She had no other option. How closely were you involved in the decision- making process, as is alleged? Natarajan: Since Jayalalithaa and all ministers were new for the administration except few ministers who had worked under MGR.. I indicate, which she accepted honourably because she had no other option. At that time she had no access, now she is well- versed with everybody. Natarajan: Even the Chief Secretary. That was my suggestion. I set one theory, if not directly to her, through my wife and my family. I drew a triangle - the chief secretary, the private secretary and the home secretary. These three are vital. These three had to be different people who should not be allowed to come together. If they did, they will rule, but if you keep them under control, you will rule. You accept that? I am asking the same question - if that is admissible, then this is also admissible. NDTV: What about the allegations that Jayalalithaa formed companies with family members of Sasikala? Natarajan: Before 1. Jaya Publications . At that time, there were four members: Jayalalithaa, Sasikala, Dinakaran and Diwakaran (Sasikala's nephews)NDTV: It was alleged that this company bought expensive government land from the Tamil Nadu Small Industries Corporation (TANSI) on the cheap. A trial court had convicted Jayalalithaa, but she was later acquitted by the Supreme Court)Natarajan: It's not expensive land as you claim. It's a SIDCO- aided plot where a sick TANSI unit was lying for 1. Even under MGR they had started the process, and continued under DMK, but nothing happened. NDTV: Was it a mistake for this company to have bought that land, given Jayalalithaa was Chief Minister? Natarajan: According to the Sarkaria Commission, government servants should not participate in the government auction for government property. So Chief Ministers and MP/MLAs are part of government service. NDTV: Did you try to advise them against it? Natarajan: Not directly, but through my family. At the time when she (Jayalalithaa) was about to pass the order in that line, the auditor misguided her, putting her into a problem. Later on it was resolved. I had even suggested that the property be returned back immediately. For instance, I can borrow easily from the bank. Over a call I get somebody to give money. Like that it started. But it doesn't mean it's all Jayalalithaa's . Why do you say it's all Jayalalithaa's, it's not. It's not hers! NDTV: But what about the allegation of disproportionate assets (DA)? I am occupying some portions. How it can be disproportionate? I am not occupying any government position. I might have misused her position, misused her office also. NDTV: So you are saying that could be the properties and assets belonging to you and other members of the Sasikala family. Natarajan: Yes, yes. Family only. It's not Jayalalithaa's. I broke contact? Natarajan: It's not that she broke contact. I broke and came out. NDTV: Why? Natarajan: See, she has her own way of functioning in which I didn't want to interrupt in between. NDTV: What was that? Natarajan: She feels after winning the election, nobody should claim that she won because of A, B or C .. There are two aspects to this. One is that if Natarajan and family are liquidated out of that area (Jayalalithaa's house), only then can DMK recapture that area. That is their primary agenda. To suit that idea, the officers at the helm of affairs who served under him. NDTV: What about allegations that you grabbed land to build a LTTE memorial in Tanjavur (Natarajan was arrested on land grab charges in 2. Natarajan: Real story was that I was associated with (the pro LTTE activist) Nedumaran who was a great supporter of the Eelam Tigers. So for his work I associated. In memory of how inhumanly our Tamil brothers were treated (in Sri Lanka), we wanted to build a memorial. I was helping monetarily, land etc though not directly. I used to lend a helping hand. That irked Jayalalithaa and in a later stage in the adjoining area, somebody kept construction material. They showed it as 'attempt to grab'. Can any attempt to grab be made? Attempt to murder can happen. Grabbing means you should grab. You can read in my memoirs. If I say something, it will affect many things including the case. Why all of us are silent is because we are all involved in a connected case. Whatever we say won't only affect Jayalalithaa, but it also affect my wife, my brother- in- law's wife and my brother's son, who is like a son to me. NDTV: You are referring to the disproportionate assets case. You are saying that is the main reason why all of you are tied? Natarajan: Yes, that's why we are silent. NDTV: But why is Sasikala still staying in Poes Garden ? If it was not for it, Jaya herself would sent Sasikala out. Because it is her nature. NDTV: It's not because of deep friendship or a sense of loyalty. Natarajan: No, when you select a friend, you should select after giving it your full thought. After a thorough thought only you can select a person. After choosing a friend, one should not doubt their integrity and if doubts creep in, that will be the end of peace. NDTV: Do you hope Sasikala will return to you? Natarajan: After she comes out of the case she has already promised to the members of our family, if not to me, after the case is over 'I will come.' Till that time, everyone will remain silent. That's why they are all silent. Annadurai Biography - Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai Profile, Childhood, Life, Timeline. Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai was the founder of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). With this biography, know all about C. N. Annadurai's childhood, profile and life. Born On: September 1. Born In: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu Died On: February 3, 1. Career: Politician, Writer Nationality: Indian. Popularly known as Anna or Arignar Anna, Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai was the first Dravidian and first non- Congress leader to become the Chief Minister of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Despite being born in a middle class family, Annadurai rose to become a school teacher and journalist before switching into hard- core politics. After working for the Dravidian party, Dravidar Kazhagam, he gathered his supporters and gave birth to his own party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Such was the influence of Anna in the political world that a party was then launched in his name as Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK) by M. G. Ramachandran in 1. With his election as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Anna rose to extreme popularity amongst ordinary people. He is regarded as one of the charismatic and forceful political leaders of modern India. Besides, he gained fame as an acclaimed orator, Tamil and English litterateur, and a stage actor. Early Life. C. N. Annadurai was born to Natarajan and Bangaru Ammal, in Conjeevaram (now called Kanchipuram) in Tamil Nadu. He was born in a middle- class weaver family belonging to Sengunta Mudaliar caste. He was brought up by his sister Rajamani Ammal. Annadurai attained his formal education from Pachaiyappa's High School in Chennai, but left his studies midway due to financial problems and worked as a clerk in Kanchipuram municipal office to help with the family finances. He later took admission in Pachaiyappa's College for his graduation. However, he was married off with Rani in 1. In 1. 93. 4, he completed his B. A. For a short period, he earned his living as an English teacher in Pachaiyappa's High school but left to join journalism and politics. Entry into Politics. Annadurai was keen on joining politics. With his deep interest in working for the conditions of the poor and down- trodden, his ambition firmed as he was highly influenced by two Communist leaders, M. Singaravelu and C. On his first meeting with Periyar E. V. Ramasami in 1. Tirupur in Coimbatore district, he was instantly attracted towards him. Even after his split with Periyar on the launch of his own party DMK in 1. He joined the Justice Party, which was formed in 1. Brahmin elites, in 1. When he entered the party, the president was Periyar E. V. The party ran a magazine where Annadurai served as the sub- editor. The party was in power till 1. Indian National Congress. Thereafter, Annadurai became the editor of Viduthalai, which means freedom in English, and was even associated with a Tamil weekly paper . In 1. 94. 2, he began his own Tamil journal titled . Periyar renamed the Justice Party as Dravidar Kazhagam in 1. Establishment of DMKDuring India's struggle for independence, the movement was dominated by Indian National Congress that was led by Brahmins. As such, Periyar feared that independent India would be ruled under the government of Brahmins and North Indians. With this, Periyar objected the move and declared August 1. As such, Periyar witnessed opposition from his supporters and saw that the cause of demand for independence from British rule was a national cause and not just of Aryan North. This triggered a cold war between Annadurai and Periyar. Further when Periyar refused to stand in the democratic elections, Annadurai walked off the meeting in 1. Periyar's marriage to Maniammai, who was 4. Annadurai, who, in turn, walked out of his party and gave birth to his own party known as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in 1. Periyar's nephew, E. V. K. Initially DMK focused on urban centers and surrounding areas, but with the party's emphasis shifting on to urban lower, lower middle, working classes, students, Dalits, and lower castes, DMK gained rapid recognition and immense support. Dravida Nadu. While working for . This thought stayed alive during the initial days of DMK as well. Sampath, who had left Periyar and joined Annadurai, still opposed the fact and considered this demand an unrealistic goal. Later, when Annadurai accepted film stars in his party, Sampath suffered differences between him and other leaders supporting the Dravida Nadu, and hence, left DMK to form his own party, the Tamil Nationalist Party in 1. But when the Indian government separated Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam speaking regions from Madras Presidency, Annadurai and his party changed the call for Dravida Nadu into independent Tamil Nadu for Tamil speaking regions. However, when the Sixteenth Amendment was initialized that banned any party from contesting in elections; Annadurai was one of the members present in the Parliament of India but could not stop from the amendment being passed. Protests. Apart from standing for the formation of a separate Tamil- speaking region, Annadurai was actively involved with other protests throughout his political career. When Motilal Nehru recommended Hindi for use as an official language in 1. Tamil Nadu strongly opposed considering that they would be regarded as second- class citizens, since Hindi was major language of North Indians. This was just the beginning as the Congress party headed by C. Rajagopalachari in Madras Presidency suggested the use of Hindi as a compulsory language in schools in 1. This was highly objected by Tamil leaders, including Annadurai who, along with poet Bharathidasan, held demonstrations against the cause. He even participated in the first Anti- Hindi imposition conference that was held in Kanchipuram on February 2. With no positive response and immense opposition, the Madras Presidency withdrew from the cause in 1. In 1. 95. 0, when India became a republic, the constitution declared Hindi language to gain official status after 1. This was, as expected, not accepted by the Tamils. As such, Annadurai organized an open- air conference against Hindi imposition at Kodambakkam in Chennai in August 1. With the rise in the opposition, Jawaharlal Nehru ensured that English would be the official language of India, as long as non- Hindi speaking people wish. However, when no amendment was made in the constitution in 1. Annadurai declared 2. January, 1. 95. 5, the 1. Republic Day of India, as the day of mourning. He replaced the protest slogans with . Though the protest initially broke out in Madurai, it spread throughout the state within days. With violence increasing to its height, Annadurai asked the students to call off the protest, but DMK leaders like Karunanidhi continued the violence. Annadurai was even arrested for inducing the agitation. Though DMK was not personally responsible for instigating the agitation, it was due to this that DMK won the elections in 1. Annadurai becoming the Chief Minister of Madras State. Tenure as a Chief Minister. In 1. 96. 7 elections, the opposition party won nine states over Congress, but Madras was the only state where a single non- Congress party attained majority. Annadurai became the Chief Minister of Madras in February 1. Brahmin to preside with the marriage ceremony. Self- respect marriage was an idea conceptualized by Periyar, who considered conventional marriages as an excuse for bribing dowry. It was during Annadurai's tenure as the Chief Minister that the Madras State was renamed as Tamil Nadu. He even introduced the two language policy against the three language formula prevailing in the neighboring states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. He organized the Second World Tamil Conference on January 3, 1. To mark this conference, the government released a commemorative stamp but it contained Hindi while Annadurai insisted on printing Tamil. He issued an order to remove all pictures of gods and religious symbols from public offices and buildings. On his visit to Yale University in April- May 1. Chubb Fellowship and became the first non- American to receive this honor. Later in the same year, he was conferred upon with an honorary doctorate from Annamalai University. Literary Career. Apart from his political career, Annadurai was very much involved into writing and filming as well. Talking about his literary career, he was regarded as one of the best Tamil orators during his time. With his spoken and written language, he managed to develop a unique style. He penned several novels, short stories, and plays that revolved around politics. While working for Dravidar Kazhagam, he acted in some of his own plays. His notable works include Annavin Sattasabai Sorpolivukal (Anna's speeches at the state legislative, 1. Ilatchiya varalaru (History of Principles, 1. Valkkaip puyal (Storm of life, 1. Rankon rata (Radha from Rangon), Kambarasam, Kapothipura kathal (Love in the city of Blind), Parvathy B. A., Kalinga Rani (Queen of Kalinga), and Pavayin payanam (Travels of a young lady). Film Career. Annadurai wrote for movies also. His first movie was 1. Krishnan revolving around cooperative farming and abolition of zamindari system. He earned Rs. 1. 2,0. His novels . His career in films proved to be a boon for him as he was supported by several stage and cine stars, such as D. V. Narayanaswamy, K. R. Ramasamy, N. S. Krishnan, S. S. Rajendran, Sivaji Ganesan, and M. G. Ramachandran. His other works that were converted into movies by the same name are Panathottam (1. Valiba virundhu (1. Kumarikottam (1. 97. Rajapart Rangadurai (1. Needhi devan mayakkam (1. Death. Annadurai served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for just two years as he died on February 3, 1. Though he was suffering from cancer, he managed to keep himself in a healthy condition. It was his tobacco chewing habit that had led to the worsening of his condition. His funeral was attended by a recorded 1. The Guinness Book of Records.
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