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Indian movie stars born in 1935

Here are 5 famous actresses from India were born in 1935:

Savitri

Savitri (December 6, 1935 Guntur-December 26, 1981 Chennai) also known as Savitri Ganesh, Kommareddy Savitri, Savitri Kommareddy, Savitri Nissankara, Savitri Ganesan or Savithri was an Indian actor, film director and film producer. She had two children, Vijaya Chamundeswari and Sathish Kumaar Ganesan.

Savitri was a leading actor in South Indian cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. She made her acting debut in the Telugu film “Samsaram” in 1950 and went on to act in over 300 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi languages. She won numerous awards for her performances including the National Film Award for Best Actress in the movie “Chivaraku Migiledi” and the Rashtrapati Award for her contributions to Indian cinema.

Savitri was also known for her talent in singing and dancing, and she often choreographed her own dance sequences in films. In addition to acting, she directed and produced the Telugu film “Chinnari Papalu” in 1968.

Savitri's personal life was also much talked about. She married Gemini Ganesan, another legendary actor in South Indian cinema, in 1952, and they had two children together. However, their marriage was troubled and eventually ended in divorce in 1971. Savitri struggled with alcoholism and financial problems in her later years, and she passed away at the age of 46 due to respiratory problems. Despite her personal challenges, she remains an icon in the Indian film industry and is remembered for her exceptional talent and contributions to cinema.

Supriya Devi

Supriya Devi (January 8, 1935 Myanmar-) otherwise known as Supriya Choudhury, Supriya Banerjee, Supriya, Supriya Debi, Supriya Choudhuri, Shrimati Supriya Chowdhury, Supriya Chowdhary, Supriya Bandyopadhyay, Benu, Krishna, Supriya Chowdhury, Supriya Krishna Banerjee or Krishna Banerjee is an Indian actor. She has one child, Soma Choudhury.

Supriya Devi started her career as an actor in 1952 with the film "Basu Parivar". She went on to act in some of the most iconic Bengali films including "Meghe Dhaka Tara", "Sagina Mahato", "Chowringhee", "Kanchenjungha" and "Komol Gandhar".

She has won several awards throughout her career, including the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the film "Chokh" in 1983. She has also received several awards for her contribution to Bengali cinema, including the Banga Bibhushan Award in 2011.

Apart from acting, Supriya Devi was also a writer and had published a memoir titled "Amader Katha" in 2017. She passed away on January 26, 2018 at the age of 83.

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Rajasulochana

Rajasulochana (August 15, 1935 Vijayawada-March 5, 2013 Chennai) a.k.a. Raja Sulochana or Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu Rajeevalochana was an Indian actor and dancer.

She began her career in 1949 with the film "Gruhapravesam" and went on to act in over 200 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi. She was known for her roles in films like "Lava Kusa," "Narthanasala," and "Raktha Sambandham." Rajasulochana was also a trained classical dancer and often incorporated her dance skills into her performances on screen. She received several awards for her contribution to cinema, including the Nandi Award and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Rajasulochana was married to producer-director A. L. Srinivasan and the couple had two children together. She passed away in 2013 at the age of 77 due to cardiac arrest.

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Mynavathi

Mynavathi (July 26, 1935-November 10, 2012 Bangalore) also known as Mynavathy was an Indian actor. She had three children, Gurudutta, Shyamsunder and Gayathri.

Mynavathi started her acting career in the Kannada film industry in the 1950s, and went on to become one of the most prominent actors of the time. She was known for her versatile acting skills and her ability to portray a range of characters, from traditional village women to bold and modern city women.

Mynavathi acted in over 150 films in her career spanning more than three decades. She received critical acclaim and several awards for her performances, including the Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu award for her contribution to Kannada cinema.

Apart from acting, Mynavathi was also a trained classical dancer and performed at various stage shows and cultural events. She was a role model for many young actors and inspired several women to join the film industry.

Mynavathi passed away on November 10, 2012 in Bangalore, leaving behind a legacy of outstanding performances and contributions to Kannada cinema.

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Jikki

Jikki (November 3, 1935 Chandragiri-August 16, 2004 Chennai) also known as Pillavalu Gajapathi Krishnaveni, Krishnaveni Jikki or G. Krishnaveni was an Indian actor.

In addition to her acting career, Jikki was also a renowned playback singer in the South Indian film industry. She began her career as a child artist and went on to act in over 300 films. Jikki is particularly remembered for her performances in the Tamil films "Sarangadhara" and "En Thangai". As a playback singer, she lent her voice to many popular hits, including "Amma Endralaikatha" from the film "Mannan" and "Yaar Antha Nilavu" from "Mouna Geethangal". She received numerous awards for her contributions to both acting and playback singing, including the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Naandhane" from the Tamil film "Karnan".