described as "the founding father of modern Tamil theatre", was a
playwright, director, producer and actor of the late nineteenth- and
early twentieth centuries. He was a recipient of the civilian honour
of the Padma Bhushan.Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar was born in Pammal,
Madras to Vedharangam Mudaliar and Rukmani Ammal in 1873. He was
educated at Pachaiyappa's College.Influenced by his father, who had a
large library and instilled in his son a love of books, and by his
mother's telling of folktales and Indian epics, Mudaliar developed an
interest in drama as a child. His father also encouraged him to see
theatrical productions at a time when the theatre was considered to be
a disreputable environment. Influenced in particular by his childhood
reading of works written by William Shakespeare, Mudaliar wrote his
own plays from an early age. He staged these at his home, along with
his brother and sister, for audiences comprising family and
neighbours. Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar country, Place Of Birth, Marriage, Money Factor, Waist Hip, Dress, Hair Shape
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