Did you know Sivaji Ganesan: The Tamil legend donated Rs 310 crore over four decades?- Read

Legendary Tamil actor and producer Sivaji Ganesan was not just a big star but also a humanitarian at heart. He was celebrated for his unmatched talent on screen and equally revered for the compassion he showed.

Let's find out more about his philanthropy actions.According to a report by News18 Tamil, he donated an astonishing Rs 310 crore between 1953 and 1993.Sivaji Ganesan had a nearly fifty-year career in acting, and he starred in 288 films, from the first ground-breaking film 'Parasakthi' to the box-office blockbuster 'Padayappa'.

Giving back to society

In the decades from the 1950s to the 1990s, Ganesan gave away most of his wealth to social, political, and cultural causes.

His contributions were made as he consistently believed wealth should circulate through society. Even decades after his passing, his charitable work remains evidence of the positive impact he made.

Notable contributions

Sivaji Ganesan provided financial support throughout his life to organizations, people and public efforts. He donated 1 lakh rupees to Jamal Mohammed College in Trichy in 1968, and 2 lakh rupees to a hospital in Vellore.

He gave 5 lakh rupees towards the construction of the Thiruvalluvar statue in the World Tamil Conference and he supported Kamaraj with 3.5 lakh rupees for party funds. Sivaji Ganesan gave 50,000 rupees towards the installation of an Ambedkar statue in Kodambakkam in 1971, and he also financially supported the installation of the Veerapandiya Kattabomman statue, to help retain the cultural memory of the national hero he made famous.Sivaji Ganesan was among the first to provide relief and sustenance during natural disasters, such as floods and storms, helping everyone in distress receive some immediate help. His offer to support in a quiet and accounted for manner earned him respect well beyond movie theatre doors.

A legacy of compassion

He is believed to have contributed about Rs 310 crore, an astounding amount for the time. His acts of kindness impacted many lives in education, healthcare, preservation of culture, and disaster relief.

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