ராதே கிருஷ்ணா 26-10-2012
சாவித்திரி நடிகையர் திலகம்
Savitri (actress)
Kommareddy Savitri or Savitri Ganesh (Telugu: సావిత్రి కొమ్మారెడ్డి; Tamil:சாவித்திரி கணேசன், 6 December 1935 – 26 December 1981), was a versatile Indian film actress, director and producer. She had appeared in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films.
| Savitri (సావిత్రి ) (சாவித்திரி) | |
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 Savitri as Sasirekha in Mayabazar | |
| Born | December 6, 1935 Chirravuru, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Died | December 26, 1981 (aged 46) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Spouse(s) | Gemini Ganesan (1955-1981) |
| Children | Vijaya Chamundeswari Sathish kumar |
Early life
Savitri was born to Nissankara Guruviah and Subhadhramma in Chirravur (near Tenali) in Guntur, Madras Presidency, now part ofAndhra Pradesh. She learned music and Indian classical dance under Sista Purnayya Sasthri. She performed stage shows during her childhood. She has acted in 318 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi languages, with ten to fifteen movies released per year.
Career
Early career
She gave some public performances as a child artiste in Vijayawada. Later, she worked in a theater company run by Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao. She also started her own company, the Navabharata Natya Mandali. Her best stage role was in Atma Vanchana written byBucchi Babu.
Telugu career
She was offered a role in ‘Agni Pariksha’ in 1949. However she looked too young (she was 12) after screen tests and was dropped. Then, she was selected for the main role in the film Samsaram by the banner ‘Sadhana Chitra’ in 1950. However, she was replaced by Pushpavalli and was given a small role, with Nageswara Rao. She performed a dance inPathala Bhairavi in 1951. Her first big role was as a second lead actress Pelli Chesi Choodu by L. V. Prasad in 1952.
She later acted in memorable Telugu films like Chandra Haram (1953), Devadasu (1953), Ardhangi (1955), Missamma (1955), Donga Ramudu (1955), Amara Deepam (1956), Todikodallu (1957), Mayabazaar (1957), Abhimanam (1958), Mangalya Balam (1958), Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959), Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960), Chivaraku Migiledi (1960), Manchi Manasulu (1961), Aradhana (1962), Gundamma Katha (1962), Rakta Tilakam (1963), Mooga Manasulu (1963), Doctor Chakravarthy (1964), Poojaphalam (1964), Devatha (1965), Pandava Vanavasam (1965), Kanya Sulkam, Naadi Aada Janme, Prana Mitrulu (1967), Varakatnam (1968), Maro Prapancham (1970), Manase Mandiram (1966) and Jagan Mohini (1978). These movies are testimony to her versatile acting skills.
Tamil career
Savitri was a very popular actress in Tamil. She has paired opposite leading actors like Sivaji Ganesan and M. G. Ramachandran. She marriedGemini Ganesan, while acting in (‘Manam Pola Mangalyam’)(1953) with him.
Savithri's 100th film ‘Konjum Salangai’ also happened to be paired with Gemini Ganesan. She was fondly called நடிகையர் திலகம் ('Nadigaiyar Thilagam') in the Tamil film industry.
பாசமலர் ('Paasa Malar') in which she was paired opposite Gemini Ganesan and as a sister of Sivaji Ganesan and நவராத்திரி ('Navarathiri') brought her accolades from all over pushing her to the top slot in the Tamil Film Industry.
Savithri's 100th film ‘Konjum Salangai’ also happened to be paired with Gemini Ganesan. She was fondly called நடிகையர் திலகம் ('Nadigaiyar Thilagam') in the Tamil film industry.
பாசமலர் ('Paasa Malar') in which she was paired opposite Gemini Ganesan and as a sister of Sivaji Ganesan and நவராத்திரி ('Navarathiri') brought her accolades from all over pushing her to the top slot in the Tamil Film Industry.
Kalathur Kannamma (1959), Missiamma, Pasamalar (1961), Pava Mannippu (1961), Paarthal Pasi Theerum (1962), Karpagam (1963), Karnan(1963), Kai Kodutha Deivam, Navarathri (1964), Thiruvilaiyadal (1965), Saraswathi Sabadham, Antharangam, Pennin Perumai, Konjum Salangai, Yaar Paiyyan, and Padithal Mattum Podhuma are some of her memorable classics in Tamil cinema.
Bollywood career
She has acted in few Hindi films like Bahut Din Huwe, Ghar Basake Dekho, Balaram Sri Krishna and Ganga Ki Lahren.
Kannada career
Savitri acted in few Kannada films towards the end of her career. She played the role of mother in films like Thaayige Thakka Maga and Ravichandra. She also acted in Chandanada Gombe.
Director and Producer
Savitri had directed films like Chinnari Papalu (1968), ‘Chiranjeevi’, ‘Maathru Devatha’ and ‘Vintha Samsaram’ in Telugu. 'Kuzhanthai Ullam' and 'Praptham' in Tamil.
Personal life
Savitri was married to Gemini Ganesan in 1955 and she declared it publicly three years after the wedding. Gemini Ganesan and Savitri made a hit pair on-screen. Her wedding was revealed when she signed in a photo for a Lux advertisement as Savithri Ganesh.[2]
They had two children Vijaya Chamundeswari and Sathish Kumar. Since there was no availability of televisions at that time, she arranged a 16mm projector to show movies to kids. She would watch Hollywood movies and analyze them thoroughly. She loved Sophia Loren and Shirley MacLaine. She died at the age of 46.
Awards and honours
- Rashtrapati Award for best acting for the film Chivaraku Migiledi in 1960.[3]
- Kalaimamani from the Government of Tamil Nadu
- Nata Siromani by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- Nadigayar Thilakam for her fine performances in Tamil Film Industry.[4]
- Yuvathi Mandali and with an apt title as Maha Nati.
Partial filmography
| 1953–1989 |
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| 1990–2009 |
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| 2010–present |
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BIOGRAPHY
PHOTOGALLERY
GENERAL INFO
Real/Other Names:: Nadigayar Thilakam , Savithri Ganesh
Date of Birth:: December 06, 1937
Date of Expiry:: December 26, 1981(Age-44)
Place of Birth:: Chinaravuru near Tenali in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date of Birth:: December 06, 1937
Date of Expiry:: December 26, 1981(Age-44)
Place of Birth:: Chinaravuru near Tenali in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
RELATIONS
Father: Nissankara Rao Guruviah
Mother: Subhadramma
Spouse: Gemini Ganesan
Son(s): Sathish Kumar
Daughter: Vijaya Chamundeswari
Grand Son: Abhinay
MINI BIOGRAPHY
Early life:
Savitri learned music and Indian classical dance under Sista Purnayya Sasthri. She performed stage shows during her childhood. She acted in 318 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi languages, with ten to twenty movies released per year.
:( She later directed some films. One day she went to meet the Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and donated all her jewelry she was wearing for the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. She also built a high school in Andhra. Her favorite sports were cricket and chess. She used to play chess at home. She claimed that her favorite sports person was Gary Sobers. She participated in many celebrity cricket matches.
Career
Early career
Savitri gave some public performances as a child in Vijayawada. She worked in a theater company run by Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao. She also started her own company, the Navabharata Natya Mandali. Her best stage role was in Atma Vanchana written by Bucchi Babu.
Telugu career
Her first offer ‘Agni Pariksha’ at age twelve in 1949. However she looked too young after screen tests and was soon dropped. She was selected for main role in the filmSamsaram by the banner ‘Sadhana Chitra’ in 1950. However she was replaced by Pushpalatha and she was given small role, as she was nervous to act with popular actor Nageswara Rao. She performed a dance in Pathala Bhairavi in 1951. Her first main roles was as a second heroine Pelli Chesi Choodu by L. V. Prasad in 1952. Her early popular roles are in Ardhangi and Missamma.
She later acted in memorable Telugu films like Chandra Haram (1953), Devadasu (1953), Ardhangi (1955), Missamma (1955), Donga Ramudu (1955), Amara Deepam (1956), Todikodallu (1957), Mayabazaar (1957), Abhimanam (1958), Mangalya Balam (1958), Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959), Muripinche Muvvalu (1960), Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960), Manchi Manasulu (1961), Aradhana (1962), Gundamma Katha (1962), Rakta Tilakam (1963), Mooga Manasulu (1963), Doctor Chakravarthy (1964), Poojaphalam (1964), Devatha (1965), Pandava Vanavasam (1965), Kanya Sulkam, Naadi Aada Janme, Prana Mitrulu (1967), Varakatnam (1968), Maro Prapancham (1970), Manase Mandiram (1971) and Jagan Mohini (1978). These movies are testimony to her versatile action skills. She got national award for the magnum opus movie Chivaraku Migiledi.
Tamil career
Savitri was a legendary actress in Tamil. She has paired opposite leading actors like Sivaji Ganesan and M.G.R. She married Gemini Ganesh, while acting in ‘Manam Pola Mangalyam’(1953) with him. Savithri's 100th film ‘Konjum Salangai’ (‘Muripinche Muvvalu’ in Telugu) also happened to be paired with Gemini Ganeshan. She was fondly called 'Nadigaiyar Thilagam' in the Tamil film industry.Kalathur Kannamma, Kai Kodutha Deivam, Thiruvilaiyadal, Navarathiri, Pasa Malar, Yaar Paiyyan, Paarthal Pasi Theerum, Padithal Mattum Podhuma, Karpagam, Karnan and Paava Mannippu are some of her memorable classics in Tamil.
Bollywood career
She acted in few Hindi films like Bahut Din Huwe, Ghar Basake Dekho, Balaram Sri Krishna and Ganga Ki Lahren.
Kannada Career
She acted in few Kannada films towards the end of her career. She played the role of mother of Dr.Rajkumar in superhit films Thaayige Thakka Maga and Ravichandra. It was her longtime wish to act with Rajkumar. She also acted in Chandanada Gombe.
Director and Producer
She had directed films like ‘Chinnari Papalu’, ‘Chiranjeevi’, ‘Maathru Devatha’ and ‘Vintha Samsaram’ in Telugu. 'Kuzhanthai Ullam' and 'Praptham' in Tamil.
Personal life
Savitri secretly married Gemini Ganesan in 1954 and she declared it publicly three years after the wedding. Gemini Ganesan and Savitri made a hit pair on-screen. Her wedding was revealed when she signed in a photo for a Lux advertisement as Savithri Ganesh. They had two children Vijaya Chamundeswari and Sathish Kumar. Savitri was a strict, disciplined and compassionate mother. Since there was no availability of televisions at that time, she arranged a 16mm projector to show movies to kids. She would watch Hollywood movies and analyze them thoroughly. She loved Sophia Loren and Shirley MacLaine. She died at an early age of 44.
FILMOGRAPHY
TILL DATE
- Mayabazar (2010)
Actor - Andharikante Monagadu (1981)
Supporting Cast - Pavithra Prema (1981)
Actor - Prema Tarangalu (1980)
Actor - Circus Ramudu (1980)
Actor - Manchini Penchalli (1980)
Actor - Sujatha (1980)
Actor - Ramayanam Lo Pidakalavete (1980)
Actor - Gorintaku (1979)
Actor - Rangoon Rowdi (1979)
Actor - Punadi Rallu (1979)
Actor - Allari Pillalu (1979)
Actor - Naa Illu Naa Vallu (1979)
Actor - Prema Paga (1978)
Actor - Jaganmohini (1978)
Actor - Mugguru Muggure (1978)
Actor - Devadaasu Mallee Puttaadu (1978)
Actor - Rowdy Rangamma (1978)
Actor - Amara Prema (1978)
Actor - Panchaithi (1977)
Actor - Chillara Devullu (1977)
Actor - Rambh Urvasi Menaka (1977)
Actor - Kavitha (1976)
Actor - Pelli Kani Thandhri (1976)
Actor - Aaradhana (1976)
Actor - Bharatham Lo Oka Ammai (1975)
Actor - Teerpu (1975)
Actor - Santhanam Sowbhagyam (1975)
Actor - Cheekati Velugulu (1975)
Actor - Cinema Vaibavam (1975)
Actor - Puja (1975)
Actor - Vaikuntapaali (1975)
Actor - Maa Inti Devudu (1975)
Actor - Aadambaralu Anubhandalu (1974)
Actor - Manushulu Mattibommalu (1974)
Actor - Thulasi (1974)
Actor - Uttama Illalu (1974)
Actor - Gali Patalu (1974)
Supporting Cast - Anaganaga Oka Thandri (1974)
Actor - Mugguru Ammailu (1974)
Actor - Geevi Thrangam (1974)
Actor - Jyothi Lakshmi (1973)
Actor - Puttinillu Mettinillu (1973)
Supporting Cast - Rama Rajyam (1973)
Actor - Desoddarakudu (1973)
Supporting Cast - Poolmala (1973)
Actor - Errakota Veerudu (1973)
Actor - Sabhash Bebi (1972)
Actor - Sabhash Papanna (1972)
Actor - Kanna Thalli (1972)
Supporting Cast - Amma Mata (1972)
Supporting Cast - ThalliKuthuru (1971)
Actor - Vichitra Dampatyam (1971)
Actor - Vintha Samsaram (1971)
Director,Actor - Nindu Dampathulu (1971)
Actor - Suputhrudu (1971)
Actor - Kodalu Diddhina Kapooram (1970)
Supporting Cast - Thalli Thandrulu (1970)
Actor - Pethamdharulu (1970)
Actor - Maro Prapancham (1970)
Actor - Matrudevata (1969)
Director,Actor - Vichitra Kutumbam (1969)
Actor - Chiranjeevi (1969)
Director,Actor - Bandhavyalu (1968)
Actor - Chinnari Papalu (1968)
Director,Actor - Talliprema (1968)
Actor - Varakatnam (1968)
Actor - Jeevithalu (1968)
Actor - Moogajeevulu (1968)
Actor - Prana Mithrulu (1967)
Actor - Ummadi Kutambam (1967)
Actor - Kanchukota (1967)
Actor - Nirdoshi (1967)
Actor - Manase Mandiram (1966)
Actor - Bhakta Pothana (1966)
Actor - Navarathri (1966)
Actor - Sri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
Actor - Monagallaku Monagadu (1966)
Actor - Manushulu-Mamathalu (1965)
Actor - Devatha (1965)
Actor - Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
Actor - Naadee Aada Janme (1965)
Actor - Sumangali (1965)
Actor - Doctor Chakravarthi (1964)
Actor - Mooga Manasulu (1964)
Actor - Poojaphalam (1964)
Actor - Prathivratha (1964)
Actor - Narthanasala (1963)
Actor - Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963)
Actor - Thobuttuvulu (1963)
Co-Director,Supporting Cast - Karna (1963)
Actor - Athma Bandhuvu (1962)
Actor - Raktha Sambandham (1962)
Actor - Siri Sampadalu (1962)
Actor - Gundamma Katha (1962)
Actor - Manchi Manasulu (1962)
Actor - Aaradhana (1962)
Actor - Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
Actor - Veluguneedalu (1961)
Actor - Deepavali (1960)
Actor - Maababu (1960)
Actor - Mamaaku Tagga Alludu (1960)
Actor - Abhimanam (1960)
Actor - Vimala (1960)
Actor - Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960)
Actor - Namminabantu (1960)
Actor - Shantinivasam (1960)
Actor - Kunmakarekha (1960)
Actor - Chivaraku Migeledi (1960)
Actor - Kumkuma Rekha (1960)
Actor - Bandaramudu (1959)
Actor - Bhagya Devatha (1959)
Actor - Appuchesi Pappukoodu (1959)
Actor - Mangalya Balam (1959)
Actor - Intiguttu (1958)
Actor - Karthava Rayuni Katha (1958)
Actor - Kutumba Gauravam (1957)
Actor - Kutumbha Gowram (1957)
Actor - M L A (1957)
Actor - Bhale Ammailu (1957)
Actor - Vinayaka Chavithi (1957)
Actor - Mayabazar (1957)
Actor - Thodi Kodallu (1957)
Actor - Charana Dasi (1956)
Actor - Bhale Ramudu (1956)
Actor - Amaradeepam (1956)
Actor - Jayasimha (1955)
Actor - Donga Ramudu (1955)
Actor - Kanya Sulkam (1955)
Actor - Vadina (1955)
Actor - Santhaanam (1955)
Actor - Ardhangi (1955)
Actor - Missamma (1955)
Actor - Parivartana (1954)
Actor - Chandraharam (1954)
Actor - Jyothi (1954)
Actor - Menarikam (1954)
Actor - Pempudu Koduku (1953)
Actor - Paropakaram (1953)
Actor - Devadasu (1953)
Actor - Brathuku Teruvu (1953)
Actor - Kodarikham (1953)
Actor - Pratigna (1953)
Actor - Sankranthi (1952)
Actor - Pellichesi Choodu (1952)
Actor - Santhi (1952)
Supporting Cast - Aadarsam (1952)
Actor - Priyuralu (1952)
Actor - Palletoru (1952)
Actor - Roopavathi (1951)
Actor - Paathala Bhairavi (1951)
Actor - Agni Pariksha (1951)
Actor - Samsaram (1950)
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