Episodes

Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR hospitalization days in the year 1984 in this episode. This is Part 18 of the series. Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- MGR hospitalization in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai on Oct 5, 1984
- Kidney failure, dialysis, paralysis stroke, speech impairment
- Struggle with multiple complaints for a month
- Tamil Nadu reaction on MGR's illness
- Shift to New York Downstate medical center
- Mid Term elections in 1984 December
- MGR files nomination while in New York Hospital
Many more details in next episode 19.
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Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR political life in the years 1983-1984 in this episode. This is Part 17 of the series. Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- NTR, MGR close association
- Telugu Ganga Project
- Jayalalitha's growth in politics
- Jayalalitha nominated to Rajya Sabha
- Black July for Sri Lanka Tamilians
- MGR support to LTTE
- MGR disputes with High Court Judges
- SDS Revolt against MGR
Many more details in next episode 18.
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Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR political life in the years 1980-1982 in this episode. This is Part 16 of the series.
Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- Issues MGR Govt faced in 1980 , 1981
- Scandals.. Scandals.. and Scandals
- Reunion of MGR and Jayalalitha
- Jayalalitha's entry into politics
- Jayalalitha becomes Propaganda Secretary of AIADMK
- Mid day Meals Scheme and it's grand scale
Many more details in next episode 17.
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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR political life in the years 1979-1980 in this episode. This is Part 15 of the series.
Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- Birth of Congress(I) Party
- Indira Gandhi arrest and jailed
- Janata party government collapse in 1979
- Unexpected defeat of AIADMK in 1980 mid term parlment elections
- MGR Government birth ruff by Indira Gandhi
- MGR grand victory and second time CM of Tamil Nadu
Many more details in next episode 16.
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Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR's screen/political life in the remarkable year 1978 in this episode. This is Part 14 of the series.
Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- 1978 - AIADMK Vs DMK Politics
- Last released movie of MGR
- MGR helping BR Panthulu
- Incomplete movies of MGR and their different forms in late years
- Few more examples for MGRs' humanity
Many more details in next episode 15.
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Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR's screen/political life in the remarkable year 1977 in this episode. This is Part 13 of the series. Some of the topics covered in this episode are -
1977 - Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections
- AIADMK Historical Victory
- MGR The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- Initial Challenges
- Movies in 1977
Many more details in next episode 14.
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Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR's screen/political life in the years 1974-1976 in this episode.
This is Part 12 of the series. Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- MGR - Jayalalitha
- MGR trip USA in 1974
- How MGR saved director CV Sridhar?
- ADMK stand during India Emergency period
- MGR advised to tattoo party symbol on volunteers' arms?
Many more details in next episode 13.

Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR's screen/political life in the years 1972-1973 in this episode. This is Part 11 of the series.
Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- Political arena after ADMK split
- MGR Movies in 1972 - Nalla Neram etc
- Dindugal Bi Election - ADMK Victory -
Ulagam Sutram Valiban - Sensational Hit Movie
Many more details in next episode 12.

Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR's screen/political life in the years 1971-1972 in this episode. This is Part 10 of the series. Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- 1971 Elections in Tamil Nadu
- Rikshakaran movie
- Bharath Award and controversies
- Differences with DMK
- Expulsion DMK
- ADMK announcement Many more details in next episode 11.
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Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
#KiranPrabha #MGRamachandran #MGR
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known as M. G. R., was an Indian politician and film actor who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over nine years between 1977 and 1987. He was also a philanthropist and a humanitarian icon. In 1988, M.G.R. was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously. KiranPrabha narrates interesting incidents in MGR's screen/political life in the years 1968-1970 in this episode. This is Part 9 of the series. Some of the topics covered in this episode are
- MGR Hit movies - Adimai Penn, Oli Vilakku, Mattukkara Velan
- How MGR made Karunanidhi as Tamilnadu CM?
- Movie shot in just 10 days - Nam Naadu
- SP Balasubrahmanyam touching MGR's feet with tears..!
Many more details in next episode 10.
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