*5-FEB-2012* *G. Prasad*
[image: 04JAN_TYGPR01_PAGE__914108e.jpg] *PEACE OF MIND : Actor ‘Ganja' Karuppu at Shanthivanam, a home for mentally ill.* Setting an example worthy of emulation, actor ‘Ganja' Karuppu has adopted five inmates of Shanthivanam, a home for the mentally ill. The actor has offered to sponsor their entire expenses at the home. “Mentally ill persons need extra care since they cannot express their problems,” observed ‘Ganja' Karuppu, who along with his doctor wife Sangeetha visited the home recently. “I pray to God that all the mentally ill persons at the home get well soon.” *Impressive storyline* The actor is here for the shoot of ‘Mannar Valaikuda' in which he plays the lead role. In a chat about his career, ‘Ganja' Karuppu said the script prompted his acceptance of the role. “I did get a lot of opportunities to play lead roles after ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul,' but declined the offers. ‘Mannar Valaikuda,' had an impressive storyline that provided lot of scope for performance.” However, the actor has no intention, at least for now, to continue with hero roles. “Right now, I am busy doing comedy roles in quite a few movies. If a good storyline with suitable character comes my way I may consider acting in the lead,” he says. ‘Ganja' Karuppu says that he is a director's actor adding that he owes a lot to filmmakers Bala and Ameer. “A character is the director's brainchild and my job is to give life to it. I just do what the director expects from me and I am pleased that my efforts have been well received by the fans.” With more than 150 films over a decade to his credit, does he wish to try his hand in other aspects of filmmaking? “I already have quite a lot on my plate now,” he smiles. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mental Health Advocacy (News 'N Views) India" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/MhaNewsViewsIndia?hl=en ------------- Affiliated Groups : MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INDIA [email protected] Discussions on mental health law / policy / plan monitoring / human rights etc [email protected] India-specific news and views related to mental health [email protected] Information and support to carers of people with mental health issues [email protected] Mutual support and sharing of experiential knowledge, skills and social learning amongst peers
