S. S. Vasan

Subramaniam Srinivasan (4 January 1904 – 26 August 1969), famously known by his screen name, the name that is shown on his films, S. S. Vasan, was an Indian journalist, writer, advertiser, film producer, director and business person. He is the creator of the Tamil-language magazine Ananda Vikatan and the movie production company Gemini Studios, Gemini Film Laboratories and Gemini Picture Circuit. He was a member of parliament (Rajya Sabha) of India from 1964 until he died.

 Early life 
Vasan was born in Thiruthuraipoondi in the Tanjore district but was forced to go to Madras after his father died. Vasan stopped his studies before graduation and created an advertising company.

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