‘Jackson Durai’ remembered
The Hindu
At a programme held recently at Sri Mahal in Madipakkam, tributes were offered to veteran actor CR Parthibhan who passed away on 25 January, 2021. He was aged 90.
CR Parthibhan is known among Tamil film aficionados for his portrayal of ‘Jackson Durai’ in the milestone film Veerapandiya Kattabomman, in which thespian Sivaji Ganesan essayed the title role. The scene featuring Sivaji Ganesan and Parthibhan is still remembered.
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