Kalaimamani
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Edition 1 (2013) Winner
Sarada
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Sharada
Aliases:
Thadiparthi Saraswati Devi / Urvasi Sarada
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1945-06-12 （Tenali）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada
- Residence History
- Tenali, Andhra Pradesh → Chennai
Career
- Occupations
- Actress, Politician
- Active Years
- 1955-2024
- Affiliations
- Telugu Desam Party
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | National Film Award for Best Actress | Thulabharam | — | Government of India | Winner |
| 1972 | National Film Award for Best Actress | Swayamvaram | — | Government of India | Winner |
| 1977 | National Film Award for Best Actress | Nimajjanam | — | Government of India | Winner |
| 2013 | Kalaimamani | — | — | Government of Tamil Nadu | Winner |
| 1970 | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | Thriveni / Thara | — | Government of Kerala | Winner |
| 1987 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam | — | Filmfare | Winner |
| 1984 | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | Bobbili Brahmanna | — | Government of Andhra Pradesh | Winner |
| 2010 | NTR National Award | — | — | Government of Andhra Pradesh | Lifetime Achievement |
National Film Award for Best Actress
1968
Work:
Thulabharam
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Winner
National Film Award for Best Actress
1972
Work:
Swayamvaram
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Winner
National Film Award for Best Actress
1977
Work:
Nimajjanam
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Winner
Kalaimamani
2013
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
Winner
Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress
1970
Work:
Thriveni / Thara
Organization:
Government of Kerala
Result:
Winner
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam
1987
Work:
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
Winner
Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress
1984
Work:
Bobbili Brahmanna
Organization:
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Result:
Winner
NTR National Award
2010
Organization:
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Result:
Lifetime Achievement
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Thulabharam
1968 DramaA Malayalam film depicting a wife's sacrifice and love.
SacrificeLoveFamily
Swayamvaram
1972 DramaA Malayalam film about a modern marriage and its subsequent struggles.
MarriageSocietyReality
Nimajjanam
1977 DramaA Telugu film portraying the life of a Brahmin housewife.
TraditionWomen's rolesSacrifice
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Versatile performancesEmotionally rich acting
- Recurring Motifs
- Strong female charactersFamily bonds
Legacy
Legendary actress in South Indian cinema, three-time recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actress. Prominent in Telugu and Malayalam films, also active as a politician.
Trivia
- Owns a chocolate factory named Lotus Chocolates.
- Elected as Member of Parliament from Tenali constituency on Telugu Desam Party ticket.