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Nissankara Savitri (also known as Savitri Ganesan; 6 December 1934 [a] – 26 December 1981) was an Indian actress and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Telugu and Tamil films. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, she was popularly known by the epithets Mahanati (transl.
Savitri was one of the leading Indian actress of the 1950s and 1960s. She ranked as the leading lady of the South Indian Film Industry for more than a decade and acted in 138 Telugu films; 100 Tamil films; 6 Kannada films; 5 Hindi films and 3 Malayalam films making a total of 252 films spending 30 years in the cinema industry.
May 5, 2018 · Yesteryear actress Savithri was a gem of the Telugu film industry, known for her beauty and acting skills showcased in movies like ‘Mayabazaar’ and ‘Missamma’.
May 1, 2018 · As the film (Mahanati) approaches release, here’s a brief as to who Savitri was and why she remains special. ***. Hailing from a remote village in Guntur district, Savitri started her acting career at the age of 11, taking part in plays and dance dramas across Andhra Pradesh.
May 16, 2018 · On January 4, 1936, Savitri was born in Chirravuru, Guntur district, Madras Presidency, which is now a part of Andhra Pradesh. Tragedy was not new to her given that she had to lead a difficult life right from her childhood.
May 10, 2018 · From her whirlwind romance with her co-star and later husband Gemini Ganesan, Savitri continues to be regarded as an actress to look up to, with her work and beauty speaking volumes decades later. However, little did everybody know that she led quite a turbulent life which ended in tragedy.
Apr 3, 2024 · Savitri, originally named Nissankara, was a prominent Indian actress, singer, and filmmaker renowned for her contributions primarily in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
Mahanati (transl. The great actress) is a 2018 Indian Telugu -language biographical drama film based on the life of actress Savitri. It is written and directed by Nag Ashwin, and produced by Priyanka Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. The film features Keerthy Suresh [a] as Savitri while Dulquer Salmaan (in his Telugu debut) plays ...
Apr 8, 2015 · The bi-lingual film, directed by Prasad, was an ensemble comedy abounding in intrigues and disguises geared to the making and breaking of marriage alliances. Savithri’s next major role was in Devadasu (Telugu)/ Devadas (Tamil) in 1953, playing Paro to A Nageshwara Rao’s Devadas, perhaps his most iconic role.
Feb 22, 2018 · Mahanati. Ashwin has attempted a cradle-to grave account of the woman who was one of the biggest stars of South Indian cinema. Born on December 6, 1934, in Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh ...
