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Sivaji Ganesan's Eldest Daughter Shanthi Passes Away; Film Fraternity Mourns
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News18•20-09-2026, 10:14
Sivaji Ganesan's Eldest Daughter Shanthi Passes Away; Film Fraternity Mourns
- •Shanthi Narayanasamy, eldest daughter of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan, passed away in Chennai.
- •She had been receiving treatment for health issues and succumbed today.
- •Sivaji Ganesan named his theatre on Anna Salai, Chennai, 'Shanthi Theatre' out of affection for his daughter.
- •Her wedding was a grand event attended by prominent personalities like Kamarajar, Periyar, Anna, Kalaignar, M.G.R, and Lata Mangeshkar.
- •Members of the film industry and other dignitaries are expressing their condolences.
Key Questions Answered
Shanthi Narayanasamy was the eldest daughter of legendary actor Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan and Kamalambal. She was the first girl child in the family, and actor Sivaji even named his famous theater on Anna Salai, Chennai, as Shanthi Theatre out of affection for her.
Shanthi Narayanasamy passed away in Chennai after suffering from health issues for which she had been receiving treatment over the past few days.
Shanthi's grand wedding was attended by numerous prominent personalities, including Kamarajar, Periyar, Anna, Kalaignar, M.G.R, Bollywood heroes, singer Lata Mangeshkar, and many members of the film industry.
