SRIVIDYA

Srividya
Born 1953 July 24
Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India Flag of India
Died 2006 October 19
Trivandrum, Kerala
Parents Krishnamurthy
M. L. Vasanthakumari
Srividya was a leading South Indian Film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed. Srividya's personal life was full of tragedies. She fought against all odds with dedication in her work until she died of breast cancer.Srividya was born on 24 July 1953 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Tamil film comedian Krishnamurthy and Carnatic classical singer M. L. Vasanthakumari. She had a brother, Sankararaman. Her father had to stop acting in the year she was born because of a disease which affected his facial musclesHer family fell into financial crisis. Her mother worked long hours to meet the family's financial needs. Srividya once reportedly said that her mother didn't even have time to breastfeed her.[Srividya debuted in acting very early in age. When her parent's marriage faced problems due to financial difficulties , Srividya's youth was blighted. She got a marriage proposal from a scientist based in the U.S., but the marriage did not materialize due to financial problems faced by her familySrividya launched her career in Malayalam films with a dance scene in Kumarasambhavam , directed by P. Subramanyan. She played a heroine in the film Chattambikkavala opposite Sathyan. She gained public attention in Chenda, directed by Vincent.
In mid-1970s she became busy in the Tamil film industry. She acted in films such as Sollathan Ninakkiren and Apoorva Raagangal, both directed by K. Balachander. The film Apoorva Raagangal(1975), in which she acted opposite the then-rising stars and now superstars of Tamil films, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, virtually changed her life. In the film she acted as the wife of Rajinikanth and as the lover of Kamal Haasan. She fell in love with Kamal Haasan during the making of the film. They had the support of their families, but they broke up. Later she fell in love with George Thomas, an assistant director in her Malayalam film Teekkanal She married him on 1978 January 9, despite opposition from her family. As George wished, she was baptised before the marriage. She wanted to stay as a housewife, but had to return to acting, when George forced her to, citing financial issues. She soon realised that she made a wrong decision in marrying him. Her family life became miserable and the marriage ended in divorce. It was followed by a prolonged legal battle to settle financial issues between the two. The case went up to the Supreme Court of India, where she won the final decisionAfter the divorce, she left Chennai and settled in Trivandrum.Srividya was a good singer as well. She first sang for films in the Malayalam film Ayalathe Sundari. She later sang in several films, such as Oru Painkilikkadha and Nakshathra tharattu. She was an expert classical vocalist as well. She used to sing in functions such as the Soorya Festival.Srividya's later career was marked with her signature mother roles, the most notable of which was probably in Thalapathi(1991), directed by Manirathnam, in which she acted as the mother of Rajinikanth, who acted as her husband in Apoorva Raagangal(1975). In October 31, 1990 Srividya's mother M. L. Vasanthakumari died, which devastated her. She later began acting in Malayalam and Tamil TV serials. She was part of superhit Malayalam serials like Swapnam. In 2003, she underwent a biopsy test following physical problems and was tested positive for breast cancer. She underwent treatment for three years. In October 2006, she underwent chemotherapy, but cancer had already spread throughout her body. On 19 October 2006 at 7:55 pm she died.
Filmography
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Actress:

1. Chacko Randaman (2006)
2. Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam (2003) .... Prabhavathi
3. Mullavalliyum Thenmavum (2003) .... Kanakambal
4. Malayalimamanu Vanakkam (2002) .... Anandakuttan's Mother
5. Nagaravadhu (2001) .... Amrita Thripati
6. Randam Bhavam (2001) .... Parvathi
7. Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
8. Ingine Oru Nilapakshi (2000)
9. Agni Sakshi (1999)
10. Arundhati (1999)
11. Sangamam (1999)
12. Vazhunnor (1999) .... Kochammini
13. Kannethirey Thondrinal (1998)
14. Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (1998) .... Padmini
15. Sidhartha (1998) .... Sridevi
16. Aniyathi Pravu (1997) .... Chandrika
17. Chinnabbayi (1997)
18. Kaadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997)
19. Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997) .... Mrs. Nair
20. Manasam (1997) .... Rajalakshmi
21. Poonilamazha (1997)
22. The Prince (1996/II) .... Jeeva's Mother
23. Dilliwala Rajakumaran (1996) .... Padmini
24. Ek Anari Do Khiladi (1996)
25. Kadhal Desam (1996) .... Divya's mom
26. Nammavar (1995) .... Kamal's Sister
27. Gandeevam (1994)
28. Pavam Ia Ivachan (1994)
29. Pavithram (1994) .... Devakiyamma
30. Palayam (1993) .... Susan Fernandez
31. O' Faby (1993)
32. Uzhaippaali (1993)
33. Balarama Krishnulu (1992)
34. Daivathinte Vikrithikal (1992) .... Maggie
35. Neelagiri (1991) .... Radha
36. Thalapathi (1991) .... Kalyani, Surya's mom
37. Advaitham (1991) .... Saraswathy
38. Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991) .... Vasundhara Devi K. S
39. Samrajyam (1990) .... Lakshmi
40. Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
41. Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) .... Appu and Raja's Mom
42. Innale (1989) .... Dr. Sandhya
43. Mappilai (1989)
44. Vicky Dada (1989) .... Rekha
45. Jaalakam (1987) .... Lakshmi
46. Swathi Thirunal (1987) .... Sugandhavalli
47. Pranamam (1986) .... Aparna's Mother
48. Geetham (1986) .... Aparna's Mother
49. Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986) .... Sasikala
50. Ennennum Kannettante (1986)
51. Irakal (1986) .... Annie
52. Punnagai Mannan (1986) .... Padmini
53. Vivahitare Itihile (1986) .... Music Teacher
54. Ayanam (1985) .... Saramma
55. Azhiyatha Bandhangal (1985) .... Vasundhara Menon
56. Janakeeya Kodathi (1985) .... Suma
57. Thinkalazhcha Nalla Divasam (1985) .... Ambika
58. Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984) .... Thankamani Kunjamma
59. Adaminte Variyellu (1983) .... Alice
60. Bhookambam (1983) .... Aswathi
61. Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983) .... Sarada
62. Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) .... Subhadramma Thankachi
63. Pin Nilavu (1983) .... Sreedevi
64. Prathigna (1983) .... Lakshmi
65. Rachana (1983) .... Sarada
66. Aakrosam (1982) .... Prabha
67. Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam (1982) .... Dr. Susheela
68. Kelviyum Naaney Badhilum Naaney (1982)
69. Attimari (1981) .... Geetha
70. Kathayariyathe (1981) .... Geetha
71. Raktham (1981) .... Malathi
72. Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980) .... Malathy
73. Chaakara (1980) .... Nimmy
74. Sakthi (1980) .... Dr. G. Malathi
75. Theekkadal (1980) .... Sridevi
76. Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum (1979)
77. Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha (1979) .... P. K. Rohini
78. Jeevitam Oru Gaanam (1979) .... Thresiamm
79. Puthiya Velicham (1979) .... Lakshmi
80. Arjun Pandit (1976)
81. Hiridhayam Oru Kshethram (1976) .... Prema
82. Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
83. Apoorva Raagangal (1975) .... Bhairavi
84. Jaise Ko Taisa (1973) (as Sri Vidya) .... Radha
85. "Swapnam" (????) TV series

Self:

1. Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983) .... Herself