Today was the day acting was born…yes, today , the 1st Oct was the birthday of Sivaji Ganesan,the great Thespian.

Every year to mark his passing away , the family of Sivaji , through the Sivaji Prabhu Charities trust honours in association with the Postal department by issuing a Special Cover and Cancellation. This cancellation is unique and after a Postage Stamp this is the next highest thing the department does to honour achievers and achievements.