Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/10/1943 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 20, Mar, 2018) |
| Birthplace | Vilar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Death | 20/03/2018 |
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Bio/Wiki
| M. Natarajan (Maruthappa Natarajan) was a behind-the-scenes political operator in Tamil Nadu who wielded significant influence in the AIADMK party from the early 1980s onwards. He gained prominence through his marriage to V.K. Sasikala, who became a close aide to former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. Though he maintained a low public profile, Natarajan was instrumental in key political decisions within the AIADMK, particularly during the party's split in 1988 following M.G. Ramachandran's death. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | King Serfoji College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Vilar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Place of Death | Chennai, India |
| Age (at the time of death) | 75 Years |
| Death Cause | Prolonged illness |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Sasikala Natarajan (Politician) |
Family
| Father | Maruthappa (marginal farmer) |
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| Spouse | Sasikala Natarajan (Politician) |
Career
| Political Party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) |
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| Government Service | Assistant Public Relations Officer (1970-71), Public Relations Officer during M.G. Ramachandran's regime |
| Key Roles | Behind-the-scenes political advisor, influential in AIADMK candidate selection and party decisions |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. M. Natarajan's smoking habit is unknown. | |
| 2. It is also not known whether M. Natarajan drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He initiated the political legacy of a family with a farming background. | |
| 4. M. Natarajan played a significant role in the anti-Hindi protest movement in Tamil Nadu during the 1960s. | |
| 5. Former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi assigned him a Grade 3 position. | |
| 6. He played a crucial role in uniting factions post the demise of M.G. Ramachandran. | |
| 7. In 2012, he was jailed by the Jayalalithaa government. | |
| 8. He and his wife Sasikala started Vinoth video service between 1976-1980, which helped strengthen Sasikala's friendship with J. Jayalalithaa. | |
| 9. He was responsible for establishing the Mullivaikkal memorial in Thanjavur district. | |
| 10. He was a well-known supporter of the Pro-Eelam cause and maintained contacts with Tamil organizations throughout his life. | |
| 11. He played a crucial role in preventing Jayalalithaa from resigning her AIADMK membership in 1989, an incident that led to unprecedented pandemonium in the State Assembly on March 25, 1989. | |
| 12. His influence extended beyond the AIADMK to the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party, making him a bridge between political parties. | |
| 13. He remained a peripheral figure in public politics despite wielding significant behind-the-scenes influence. |