Английская Википедия:Dindigul I. Leoni
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Indian English Шаблон:Infobox person Dindigul I. Leoni also known as Dindigul Leoni or simply known as Leoni (Шаблон:Lang-ta) (born 22 November 1954[1]) is a pattimandram anchor, social debates anchor, school teacher, orator, actor, television personality and political activist.[2] He received the adjective Dindigul which refers to his birthplace. He is well known for his political satire and humorous speech and also for his tongue-in-cheek remarks.[3][4] He currently serves as a talk show moderator in a pattimandram program telecast in Kalaignar TV. His son-in-law C. S. Amudhan is a filmmaker.[5]
Career
Leoni initially served as a school teacher at the St. Mary's Higher Secondary School in Dindigul for a short stint. He then ventured into hosting social debate/pattimandram show "Nalla Pesunga Nallathaiye Pesunga" aired in Kalaignar TV. He eventually rose to fame and prominence in the state for his speeches in the television show.[6] He received the state award Kalaimamani in 2010 for his stage speeches from the Government of Tamil Nadu.[7]
He has campaigned for Tamil Nadu based political party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, 2014 Indian general election and in 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.[8][9]
He made his acting debut in 1997 Tamil film Ganga Gowri in a supporting role playing the role of Arun Vijay's father. He then made a comeback to film acting after a long gap of 23 years in 2020 for the unreleased film Aalambana.[10]
Personal life
His son, Leo Sivakumar, made his lead debut with Azhagiya Kanne (2023).[11]
Controversies
In August 2016, rumours were circulating in the social media which indicated that Leoni died in a car accident. Leoni filed a lawsuit against the rumours.[12]
In January 2018, during a pattimandram show telecast during Diwali season he made references citing Bharatiya Janata Party to "sleeper cells". He was criticised for his alleged political attacks on BJP.[13]
Filmography
- Films
- Ganga Gowri (1997)
- Panni Kutty (2022)
- Aalambana (TBA)
- Television
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (2021) - Zee Tamil (replaced by Jayaraj)
References
External links
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