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Also Known As Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam
Born June 2, 1956 (age 70) • Madurai • India
Notable Works “A Peck on the Cheek” • “Bombay” • “Dil se..” • “Guru” • “Iruvar” • “Nayakan” • “Raavan” • “Roja” • “Yuva”

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