CHENNAI: Marking the 96th birth anniversary of Sivaji Ganesan, actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan penned a heartfelt note on Tuesday.
The actor on his X platform wrote in Tamil, which translates to, "Times may change, technologies may evolve, and the face of cinema may transform. However, we must never forget the monumental contribution that the pinnacle of acting truly is. On his birthday, I pay my respects to the one who showcased astonishing achievements (sic)."
Kamal Haasan, in many of his interviews, has stated that he considers Sivaji Ganesan as one of his gurus in acting.
The duo acted together in the iconic film Thevar Magan (1992).
Actor Sivaji Ganesan, often referred to as 'Nadigar Thilagam', has acted in almost 288 movies in close to five decades across five different languages.
The actor began his career with Parasakthi, released in 1952. He was awarded the highest honour of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1997.
He passed away on July 21, 2001 at the age of 72.