Indian movie actresses deceased in Natural causes

Here are 6 famous actresses from India died in Natural causes:

Manorama

Manorama (August 16, 1926 Lahore-February 15, 2008 Charkop) otherwise known as Erin Isaac Daniel, Manorma, Erin Issac Daniels or Baby Iris was an Indian actor. Her child is called Rita Haksar.

Manorama began her acting career in 1936 with the Tamil film "Miss Kamala". She went on to act in over 1,500 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam cinema. Her most famous roles were in films like "Bhakta Kuchela", "Thiruvilayadal", and "Karnan".

In addition to her acting career, Manorama was also a playback singer and dubbed for other actresses. She won several awards for her performances, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1982 for the film "Sankarabharanam".

Manorama was also involved in philanthropic work, and was known for her generosity and kindness within the film industry. She passed away in February 2008 due to a heart attack.

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Bhanumathi Ramakrishna

Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (September 7, 1925 Doddavaram-December 24, 2005 Chennai) also known as P. Bhanumathi, Bhanumathi, Paluvayi Bhanumathi, Dr. Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Ashtavadhani, Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna or Banumathi was an Indian singer, film director, actor, film producer, film score composer and writer. She had one child, Bharani Kumar.

Bhanumathi Ramakrishna made her acting debut at the age of 16 in the Telugu film Vara Vikrayam (1946), and went on to act in over 200 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. She was known for her versatility as an actor, and also for her singing, having recorded over 4,000 songs in various languages.

In addition to her career in the film industry, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was a trained classical singer and held a doctorate in music. She was the first female music director in India, with her debut film as composer being Chandirani (1953). She also wrote several books on music and poetry in Telugu and English.

Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was a recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to Indian cinema and music, including the Padma Bhushan in 2003. She passed away in 2005 at the age of 80.

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S. Varalakshmi

S. Varalakshmi (August 13, 1925 Jaggampeta-September 22, 2009 Chennai) also known as Varalakshmi S., S. Varalaxmi, Saridey Varalakshmi or S.Varalakshmi was an Indian actor and singer. She had one child, S. Murugan.

Varalakshmi began her career as a singer before transitioning to acting in films. She made her debut in the Telugu film industry in 1942 with the film Jeevitham, and went on to act in over 350 films in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada languages. She was known for her versatile roles and impeccable acting skills, and won accolades for her performances in films like Velaikkari, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, and Raja Rani.

In addition to her successful film career, Varalakshmi was also a trained classical singer and lent her voice to several songs in her films. She was a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani Award and the NTR National Award, among others, for her contributions to the Indian film industry. Despite her success, Varalakshmi remained down-to-earth and was known for her humility and kindness. She passed away in 2009 at the age of 84.

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Pasupuleti Kannamba

Pasupuleti Kannamba (October 5, 1911 Eluru-May 7, 1964 Chennai) also known as Kannamba Pasupuleti, Kannamba, P. Kannamba or Pasupulēţi Kannāṃba was an Indian actor, film producer and playback singer.

She was born in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, and began her career as a stage actress. Kannamba started acting in films in the 1930s and went on to become one of the most successful actresses in Indian cinema during her time. She acted in over 170 films spanning across Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages.

Apart from acting, Kannamba was also a successful film producer, producing several films under the banner 'Kannamba Combines'. She notably produced and acted in the film 'Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam', which was a huge success and earned her accolades.

Kannamba was also a talented playback singer, lending her voice to popular songs in many of her films. In addition to her successful career in films, she was known for her philanthropic activities and social work.

Kannamba passed away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack. Her contributions to Indian cinema as an actress, producer, and singer, continue to be remembered even today.

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Santha Kumari

Santha Kumari (May 17, 1920 Proddatur-January 16, 2006 Chennai) a.k.a. Shanta Kumari, V Subbamma, Shanta, P. Shanta Kumari, Santakumari, Shantakumari, Santhakumari, Vellaala Subbamma, Santha Kumari P., Subbamma, P. Santha Kumari or Vellala Subbamma was an Indian singer, actor and film producer. She had one child, Pullaiah Padma.

Santha Kumari began her career as a singer and went on to act in over 170 films in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada languages in a career spanning over four decades. She produced films under the banner Charusheela Chitra, which included the successful film "Bhakta Prahlada" in 1967. Santha Kumari was also known for her philanthropy and contributed towards the education of underprivileged children. She passed away in Chennai in 2006 at the age of 85.

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Suryakantam

Suryakantam (October 28, 1924 East Godavari district-December 18, 1994 Hyderabad) otherwise known as Suryakantham was an Indian actor.

She predominantly worked in Telugu cinema and has acted in over 500 films. Suryakantam made her debut in the film industry in 1949 with the film "Lakshmana Rekha". She gained popularity for her roles in comic and motherly characters. Her notable performances include "Bhakta Prahlada", "Mayabazar", "Chenchu Lakshmi", and "Missamma".

In addition to Telugu films, Suryakantam also appeared in Tamil and Kannada films. She had a successful career spanning over four decades in the industry. Suryakantam was known for her ability to effortlessly switch between comedy and emotional roles. She was awarded the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 1991 for her contribution to Telugu cinema.

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