MGR came to the cinema by playing small roles in plays. Initially, MGR got small roles in films. He gradually grew up and became an action hero by acting in the King period films and won a place in the hearts of the fans. On the other hand, if Sivaji played Uruki Uruki in films with stories, MGR became a superstar by playing Alatikkamal in popular stories.
He acted in pairs with Jayalalitha, Latha, Manjula, Savitri, Padmini, Saroja Devi and many others. He promoted himself in movies, sang praises of himself and made others praise him and became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. After starting the AIADMK, he made a record of being the chief minister for 15 consecutive years, i.e. three times.
MGR is remembered by everyone for his hat, black glasses and his complexion shining like gold. The story that MGR used to eat Thangapaspam mixed with milk has been told for many years. In other words, it is said that MGR’s complexion shines like gold because he eats gold baspam.
Explaining this on a stage, MGR said, ‘Many people have a doubt. They think that my color and body is strong because I eat Golden Baspam every day. There is no truth in that. A kundusi is eaten with milk or ghee mixed with gold. Overdosage can be life-threatening. Protecting the body depends on the mind. Aging does not approach us if we think ‘how old we are’ instead of thinking that we are old. Others are concerned about my age. I don’t even think about it. Not to worry’ said MGR.
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