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Indian stunt performer
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Male
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Birth:
12 May 1920
Death:
6 July 2013
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Santo Krishnan, originally named Krishnan Nair, (12 May 1920 – 6 July 2013) was an Indian athlete and stuntsman. Having appeared in more than 1000 films, he died of sickness on 6 July 2013.
Career and personal life
Active in weightlifting and wrestling, Krishnan first appeared in the Tamil flick Mahaveera Bhiman (1935). Born Krishnan Nair, Santo Krishnan was married to Kochukutty Amma, who died before him in 2012. They had no children.
Death
Krishnan died on 6 July 2013 at Lakkidi, India. The cause of death was a bout of sickness he had encountered during the weeks leading to his death. He was aged 93 and was cremated near his home.