Indian movie stars died in 1964
Here are 2 famous actresses from India died in 1964:
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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T. P. Rajalakshmi
T. P. Rajalakshmi (November 11, 1911 Thiruvaiyaru-November 27, 1964) otherwise known as Thiruvaiyaru Panchapakesa Rajalakshmi was an Indian film director and actor. She had two children, Kamala and Malliga.
Rajalakshmi began her career in the film industry as an actor in the 1930s. She became one of the leading actors of her time and acted in numerous films such as "Gnanasoundari", "Malaikkallan", and "Kalyaniyin Kalyanam". However, her true passion was directing films and she started her directorial career with the film "Vimochanam" in 1940.
Rajalakshmi went on to direct many successful films such as "Rukmini Kalyanam", "Gajendra", and "Pavithra Prema". She was known for her strong female characters and socially conscious themes in her films. She was also one of the few female film directors in India during her time.
Apart from films, Rajalakshmi was also an accomplished stage actor and director. She was a member of the famous theatre group, "Madurai Devi Bala Vinodhini Sabha". She directed plays such as "Kaviyin Kanavu" and "Thookku Thookki".
Rajalakshmi was a trailblazer in the Indian film industry and paved the way for future female directors. She received numerous accolades for her contributions to cinema including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for her film "Ratha Kanneer" in 1954.
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