Name: Subramaniam Shankar Star Name: Jaishankar Star Title: Thennagathu James Bond Mother Tongue: Tamil Date of Birth: 1938-7-12 Date of Death: 3rd June 2000 Complexion: Whitish Facts: He was born in a Brahmin Iyer family. Facts: Jaishankar as he was popularly called in the industry was a bankable star. Debut Movie: Tamil - Iravum Paghalum School Info: P.S. High School, Chennai. College Info: Vivekananda College, Chennai. Biography Subramaniam Shankar alias Jaishankar was born on July 12, 1938 at Kokkarakulam in Tirunelveli district. His father K. A. Subramaniam was a magistrate. His mother\'s name was Yogammal. A typical Brahmin, he went to the famous P.S. High School and on to Vivekananda College, where he did his Honors degree. He enrolled for Law but gave it up after a year because of his interests in fine arts. His initial stage training was under S.V. Sahasranamam. It was during his theatre days that he met Geetha. He came to know that her father was also acting in the play. So he sent his friends to ask her parents for her hand and married her. His career started off in the Tamil film Iravum Pagalum produced and directed by Joseph Thaliyath. He did dual role in his very first film, which was a box office success. None could ever say that Iravum Paghalum was his first film. He totally merged with the character and was not at all camera-conscious. A brief stint with Cho’s Viveka Fine Arts was followed by playing the lead role in Kalki’s Amara Thara, staged by Koothabiran’s Kalki Fine Arts. That, however, did not pave the way for his entry into cinema. Disappointed, he took up a job with Simpson and Co in Delhi. But he soon returned to Chennai and this time he was lucky. Next is his third film Kuzhandaium Deivamum became a huge hit where he acted as a father of two daughters. Then was his Bond films, including Iru Vallavargal and Vallavan Oruvan. Both these films gave him the macho man image. In fact, CID Shanker focused on this macho image. When social and family sentiment films were the order of the day, Jaishanker\'s action oriented films were very much appreciated by the public. He performed the role with vigor and gusto. This made the viewing public hail him as Thennagathu James Bond - James Bond of the South. James Bond is a man with a golden gun, but Jaishanker was a man with a golden heart. One of his best performances came in Pattanathil Bootham. He combined hero material with a comedy track. It was in this film that he proved that a hero could do comedy also. In the same fun-filled genre of films were Vettukku Veedu and Poova Thalaiyaa. Noottruku Nooru made him popular among the student community. Another of his big hit film is Thunive Thunai an action-packed film. Panjavarna Kili, directed by editor-turned-filmmaker K. Shankar and written by noted screenwriter-filmmaker, Valampuri Somanathan with Jai and K.R. Vijaya in lead roles was again a hit. Jai was hero for many of Modern Theatres thrillers like Iru Vallavargal, Vallavan Oruvan, Kaadalithaal Podhuma, Naangu Killadigal, CID Shankar, Karundhel Kannaayiram and others. Jai, as he was fondly called, was modest and courteous even during his heydays. His good manners spoke of his good breeding. After films like Gauri Kalyanam, Raja Veetu Pillai, Penne Nee Vazhgka, Panchavarnakilli and Teacheramma, Jaishankar was all set to conquer the illusory world of filmdom, the glittering galaxy of showbiz. Among his more memorable roles was a reprisal of the Sidney Poitier role in To Sir With Love, in the K Balachander film, Noothukku Nooru. Even films that had wafer-thin story-contents like Thunive Thunai, Ponn Vandu, Kadal Padathum Paadu and Enga Pattan Sotthu, Jai salvaged them to a certain extent. Interestingly, Jaishankar was the hero in Gayatri, which saw Rajinikanth play baddie. In his 100th film Idayam Parkirathu he played a blind young man. His career took a dramatic change (to playing villain and character roles) with the release of \"Muratukkalai\" with Rajnikant. He was called a producer\'s star. He was always generous enough to waive anything due from a producer if the latter was in a hopeless situation. His last film was Chinna Raja. A consummate actor, Jai was the saving grace of many pot-boilers. One gets fascinated by the incredible performer in him. He donned his roles like the proverbial second skin. Jai deserves full paeans of praise and cloying epithets. There was something very electrifying in his performance, that everything else seemed grey in comparison. Riding high on a heady crest, a darling of adoring multitudes, he proved his prowess beyond question. Apart from a versatile actor he was an excellent human being. He passed away on 3rd June 2000 following a heart attack on a visit to the Gulf. | ||
Jaishankar Filmography in Tamil | ||
Vilakketriyaval | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Oru Viral | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kuzhandhaiyum Theivamum | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Enga Veettu Penn | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Panchavarna Kili | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vallavanukku Vallavan | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nee | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Iravum Pagalum | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Naam Moovar | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Gowri Kalyanam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vallavan Oruvan | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kathal Paduththum Paadu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Iru Vallavargal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kathalithal Pothuma | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ethirigal Jakkirathai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Muthuchippi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Teacharamma | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ner Vazhi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Aayiram Poi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Anbalippu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Poova Thalaiya | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nil Kavani Kaathali | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Mannippu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kanni Penn | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Athai Magal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ponnu Mappillai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Naangu Killadigal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Manasaatchi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Veetukku Veedu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nilave Nee Satchi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kathal Jothi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Penn Deivam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Cid Shankar | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kannan Varuvaan | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kaalam Vellum | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kalyana Oorvalam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Yaanai Valartha Vanambaadi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Then Kinnam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nangu Suvargal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Justice Vishwanath | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Pudhiya Vazhkai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kettikaran | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Soothattam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Rani Yaar Kuzhandhai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kathalikka Vanga | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kannamma 1972 | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ganga | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nawab Narkali | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Karunthel Kannayiram | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Deiva Sangalpam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Avasara Kalyanam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Veettukku Oru Pillai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Anbu Sagotharargal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vandhale Magarasi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Malligai Poo | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thalai Prasavam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Prarthanai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vayadi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vakkuruthi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Sondham | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ponvandu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vijaya | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kalyanamam Kalyanam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ithayam Parkindrathu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Unnaithan Thambi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thirudi Old | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Prayachittham | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kaliyuga Kannan | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vairam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Athaiya Maamiya | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ungal Viruppam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Akkarai Pachai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Rosakkari | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Pandhattam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Unga Veettu Kalyanam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thai Veetu Seethanam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Eduppar Kaipillai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thottathellaam Ponnaakum | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thunive Thunai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Mittai Mummy | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Panakkara Penn | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nee Oru Maharaani | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Mayor Meenakshi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nallathukku Kalamillai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Chakravarthy | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Palabhishekam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Gaslight Manggamma | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Andru Sinthiya Raththam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Rowdi Rakkamma | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ithu Eppadi Irukku | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vandikkaran Magan | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Taxi Driver | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ullaththil Kuzhandhaiyadi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Mudisooda Mannan | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Mela Thaalangal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ore Vanam Ore Boomi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nenjukku Neethi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Aadu Pambe | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Jambu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Asirvaatham | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kai Varisai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Kudumbam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vellai Pura Ondru | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Sivappu Nila | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Poove Poochudava | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Yaar | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Samayapuraththale Satchi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Oomai Vizhigal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Jaadilkeththa Moodi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Pattanathil Bhootham | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Mounam Sammatham | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Ayul Kaithi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Naalaiya Seythi | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Singaara Velan | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Cinema Paithiyam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Aboorva Sagotharargal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Murattuk Kaalai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thanikkattu Raja | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thudikkum Karangal | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Maaveeran | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thalapathy | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Arunachalam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Justice Gopinath | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vishnu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Keezhvaanam Sivakkum | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Theerpu | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Vazhkkai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Thiruppam | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Nermai | Audio/Lyrics/Video | |
Veerapandian | Audio/Lyrics/Video |
Friday, December 17, 2010
Jaishankar Fimography
Vilakketriyaval
Aathithan, Jr. Joseph Thaliyath, S.Ayya Pillai, T.Balraj, T.R. Pappa, Vasantha | |||||||||
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Oru Viral
C.M.V.Ramana, Pandarinath, S.Vedha, Salvandar Fernandas, Thangam | ||||||||||||
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Kuzhandhaiyum Theivamum
Panchavarna Kili
C.M.Chinna Thambi, Jaishankar, K. Shankar, K.R. Vijaya, M.S.Viswanathan, Nagesh, T.K. Ramamoorthy, Valampuri Somanathan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vallavanukku Vallavan
A.L. Narayanan, K.A. Thangavelu, Manimala, R. Sundaram, R.S. Manohar, S.A. Ashokan, S.Vedha, Savitri | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nee
Jaishankar, Jayalalitha, Kanaga Shanmugam, Nagesh, Sakthi Krishna Sami, T.K.Ramaraj | ||||||||||||||||||
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Iravum Pagalum
Jaishankar, Joseph Thomas, Jr. Joseph Thaliyath, Nanjil T.R.Rajappa, T.D.Vasantha, T.R. Pappa | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Naam Moovar
C.P.Jambulingam, Jaishankar, K.R.Balan, Ravichandran, Vijaya Lakshmi | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Gowri Kalyanam
G. Saravanan, Jaishankar, Jayalalitha, K. Shankar, M.S.Viswanathan, Ravichandran, T.K. Ramamoorthy | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Vallavan Oruvan
A.L. Narayanan, Jaishankar, R. Sundaram, R.S. Manohar, S.Vedha, Vijaya Lakshmi | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kathal Paduththum Paadu
Domenik Joseph, Jaishankar, Jr. Joseph Thaliyath, Nagesh, Panasai Maiyan, T.R. Pappa, Vanisri | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Iru Vallavargal
Jaishankar, K.Devarajan, K.V. Seenivasan, R.S. Manohar, Ramasundaram, S.Vedha, Vijaya Lakshmi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kathalithal Pothuma
A.L. Narayanan, Jaishankar, K.Devarajan, K.V. Seenivasan, Nagesh, R. Sundaram, S.Vedha, Vanisri | ||||||||||||
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Ethirigal Jakkirathai
A.L. Narayanan, Manimala, Pushpamala, R. Sundaram, R.S. Manohar, Ravichandran, S.Vedha, Sreenivasan, Vijaya Lakshmi | ||||||||||||||||||
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Muthuchippi
Duraiyur Moorthy, Jaishankar, Jayalalitha, M. Krishnan, Nagesh, P.L. Mohanaram, S.M. Subbaiah Naidu | ||||||||||||||||||
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Teacharamma
A.V.M. Rajan, Balamurugan, Jaishankar, R. Muthuraman, S.R. Puttanna Kangal, T.R. Pappa, V.T.Thiyagarajan, Vanisri | |||||||||||||||
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Aayiram Poi
Divya Sri, Fathima Babu, K. Subhash, Murali, Prabhu, Ramesh Khanna, Ramyakrishnan, Sabesh, Thalaivasal Vijay, Victor | |||||||||
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Anbalippu
A.C. Trilogachander, Arurdass, Jaishankar, M.S.Viswanathan, S.Gandhiraj, Saroja Devi, Sivaji Ganesan, Venniradai Nirmala | ||||||||||||
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Poova Thalaiya
Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar, K.Balachander, M.S.Viswanathan, Nagesh, Rama Arangannan, Venniradai Nirmala | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nil Kavani Kaathali
Abhisheik, Bala, Cool Jayanth, Crane Manohar, Julia, Kalabhavan Mani, Mahadevan, Namitha, Pappan, Pramod, R. Pavan, Raja Mohamed, Rajesh Jayaram, Snehan | |||||||||||||||
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Mannippu
A.V.M. Rajan, Duraiyur Moorthy, Jaishankar, Lakshmi, M. Krishnan, P.M.Mohanram, S.M. Subbaiah Naidu, Venniradai Nirmala | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kanni Penn
A. Kasilingam, Jaishankar, Lakshmi, M.S.Viswanathan, R.K.Shanmugam, R.M. Veerappan, Vanisri | |||||||||||||||
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Ponnu Mappillai
Jaishankar, Kanchana, P.S.V.Hariharan, P.S.Veerappa, S.Ramanathan, S.Vedha, Usilai Somasundram | |||||||||
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Naangu Killadigal
A.L. Narayanan, Bharathi, Jaishankar, L.Balu, Major Sundarrajan, R. Sundaram, S.Vedha | |||||||||
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Manasaatchi
Jaishankar, R.S. Manohar, S.Vedha, T.N. Balu, T.R.Srinivasan, Vanisri | ||||||
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Nilave Nee Satchi
Chaubikaan, Jaishankar, K.R. Vijaya, M.S.Viswanathan, Nagesh, P. Madhavan | |||||||||||||||
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Kathal Jothi
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Penn Deivam
Arurdass, Jaishankar, Lakshmi, M.A. Thirumugham, M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar, Major Sundarrajan, Padmini, S.P.Muthuraman, Udhaya Chandrika, V. Kumar | |||||||||
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CID Shankar
A.L. Narayanan, C.I.D. Sakunthala, Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar, K.A. Thangavelu, Manimala, Manorama, R. Sundaram, R.S. Manohar, S.A. Ashokan, S.Vedha, Savitri, V.S. Raghavan | ||||||
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Kannan Varuvaan
Brinda, D.P. Singampuli, Divya Unni, G. Venugopal, GK, Goundamani, K. Muralidharan, Karthik, Manorama, Manthra, Pa. Vijay, Pazhani Bharathi, Sai Suresh, Senthil, Sirpy, Sundar C, Thalapathi Dinesh, V. Swaminathan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Kaalam Vellum
(Shankar) Ganesh, A.Gurusami, Jaishankar, M. Karnan, Nagesh, Shankar (Ganesh), Vijaya Kumari | ||||||
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Kalyana Oorvalam
Jaishankar, K. S. Sethumadhavan, K.R. Vijaya, Malliyam Rajagopal, Nagesh, Parthasarathi Iyanger | |||||||||
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Yaanai Valartha Vanambaadi
Brother Lakshmanan, Chopra Thangappan, Kumari, M.N.Nambiar, M.Somu Sundram, N.S.Mani, Nila, P. Subramaniam, S.D. Subbu Lakshmi, Sriram | |||||||||||||||
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Nangu Suvargal
Jaishankar, K.Balachander, M.S.Viswanathan, T.P.S.Mani, Vanisri, Vatsa Sharma, Vijaya Lalitha | |||||||||
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Justice Vishwanath
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Pudhiya Vazhkai
C.V. Rajendran, Jayabharathi, K.V. Mahadevan, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, Raghav Ranganathan, S.S. Rajan, Surya Prakash, Thooyavan | ||||||
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Soothattam
Jaishankar, K.R. Vijaya, M.S.Kasi Viswanathan, M.S.Viswanathan, Madurai Thirumaran, Nagesh | ||||||
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Rani Yaar Kuzhandhai
D. Yoganand, Florida Fernandes, Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Nagesh, Padmini, T.V.Raju, V.C. Guhanathan | ||||||
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Kathalikka Vanga
I.N. Murthy, Jaishankar, Kalpana, Kaushalya, Nagesh, Ragava Naidu, Tamilvannan | |||||||||
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Kannamma 1972
(Shankar) Ganesh, K.R. Vijaya, M.Lakshman, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, Ramu Kariat, Shankar (Ganesh) | |||||||||||||||
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Ganga
(Shankar) Ganesh, Jaishankar, M. Karnan, Malliyam Rajagopal, Nagesh, Rajkokila, Shankar (Ganesh) | |||||||||
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Nawab Narkali
Balakrishnan, C.V. Rajendran, Jaishankar, Komal Swaminathan, Lakshmi, M.S.Viswanathan, R. Muthuraman | ||||||
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Karunthel Kannayiram
Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Malliyam Rajagopal, Manorama, R.S. Manohar, Ramasundaram, Shyam Philips | ||||||
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