Indian movie stars died at 46
Here are 1 famous actresses from India died at 46:
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.
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