Veteran actor Delhi Ganesh passed away yesterday at his residence in Chennai. The 80-year-old actor had a fantastic career spanning over four decades and appeared in over 400 films. Known for his iconic roles as a character artist, he was able to be a comedian, villain, or a family man of lasting legacy. He made his film debut in 1976 with Pattina Pravesam, directed by veteran director K.Balachander who gave him the nickname Delhi Ganesh. He also carved out a name for himself in several TV serials. He was a member of the Delhi-based theatre troupe Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha. He also served in the Indian Air Force from 1964 to 1974 and also worked for the Food Corporation of India as a stenographer.