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Bhanumathi

Sep 07, 1925 - Dec 24, 2005 (80 years old) in Doddavaram, Maddipadu Mandal, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, British India

Paluvayi Bhanumathi (7 September 1925 – 24 December 2005) was a multilingual Indian film actress, director, music director, singer, producer, book writer and songwriter. Widely known as the first female super star of Telugu cinema and South Indian film Industry, she is also known for her works in Tamil cinema. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2003 for her contribution in Indian cinema. She was honored among "women in cinema" at the 30th International Film Festival of India.

Known For

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Samrat Ashoka
Kartruni
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Chembaruthi
Raja's grandmother
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Mangalya Bhagyam
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Immadi Pulikeshi
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Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
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Tenali Ramakrishna
Krishnasani
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Trimurti
Gouri
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Nai Roshni
Padma, Professor Kumar's wife
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Pattathu Rani
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Alibaba and the Forty Thieves

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