Parallels in MGR, Jaya's journey

October 05, 2016 10:21

When MG Ramachandran (MGR) was shot by fellow actor M.R. Radha on January 12, 1967, I was probably a few weeks old in my mother's womb. MGR's next near-brush with death was 32 years ago, and as an aware 17-year-old, I have distinct memories of it. MGR was admitted to the same Apollo Hospital where his protg J. Jayalalithaa is now apparently battling for life. The parallels are stronger than mere calendrical coincidence. Read more

Image: MGR with actress Saroja Devi

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