Indian movie stars died in 2010
Here are 6 famous actresses from India died in 2010:
Adoor Pankajam
Adoor Pankajam (November 27, 2014 Adoor-June 26, 2010 Adoor) was an Indian actor. She had one child, Ajayan.
Adoor Pankajam was born in Adoor, Kerala, India. She began acting in the 1950s and appeared in over 400 films in a career spanning several decades. Known for her versatility, she played a range of roles from comedic to dramatic. Some of her notable films include "Chemmeen," "Nirmalyam," and "Thazhvaram." In addition to acting, Pankajam was also a trained classical singer and dancer. She received several awards for her contributions to Indian cinema, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Despite her success, Pankajam remained humble and dedicated to her craft until her passing in 2010 at the age of 95.
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Nalini Jaywant
Nalini Jaywant (February 18, 1926 Mumbai-December 20, 2010 Chembur) was an Indian actor.
She began her acting career in 1944 with her debut film Kadambari. She acted in more than 50 films in her career that spanned over four decades. Nalini Jaywant gained popularity for her roles in films like Rahi, Nastik, Shikast, and Munimji. She received critical acclaim for her performance in the film Amar Bhoopali which also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. In 1951, she was the first Indian actress to receive the Best Actress Award at an international film festival for her performance in the film Torment. She retired from acting in the 1970s and lived a quiet life in Mumbai until her death in 2010.
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Santha Devi
Santha Devi (November 27, 2014 Kozhikode-November 20, 2010 Kozhikode) also known as Kozhikode Santha Devi, Shanta Devi, Santa Debi, Shanta Debi or Santa Devi was an Indian actor. She had two children, Suresh Babu and Kader Sathyajith.
Santha Devi was born on November 27, 1914, in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. She was considered one of the finest actors in the Malayalam film industry and had an illustrious career in acting spanning over four decades. Santha Devi made her acting debut in 1949 with the film "Jeevithanauka" directed by Ramu Kariat. Some of her most notable performances were in films like "Chemmeen", "Iruttinte Athmavu", "Murappennu", and "Aaroodam" among others.
Santha Devi had a distinct style of acting, and was known for her ability to portray strong yet empathetic characters on screen. She won several awards for her performances, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1974 for her role in the film "Aaroodam". Santha Devi was also a trained classical dancer and was actively involved in the theatre scene in Kerala.
Despite her success in the film industry, Santha Devi remained grounded and committed to her family. She had two children, Suresh Babu and Kader Sathyajith, and was a loving mother and grandmother. Santha Devi passed away on November 20, 2010, at the age of 96, in Kozhikode. Her contribution to the Malayalam film industry will always be remembered and cherished by her fans and colleagues alike.
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Vaishali Kasaravalli
Vaishali Kasaravalli (April 12, 1952 Gulbarga-September 27, 2010 Bangalore) also known as Vaishali Kasarvalli, Vrushali, Vaishali or Vaishali Kasaravalli was an Indian costume designer, actor and television director. She had two children, Apoorva Kasaravalli and Ananya Kasaravalli.
Vaishali Kasaravalli was born in Gulbarga, Karnataka, India. She completed her education in Bangalore and started her career as a costume designer in the Kannada film industry. She worked on several notable films as a costume designer, including Ghatashraddha, directed by her husband Girish Kasaravalli, for which she won the National Film Award for Best Costume Design.
Later in her career, she started acting and appeared in a few Kannada films, including Dweepa and Thaayi Saheba. She was also a prominent television director and worked on popular shows like Janani, Manvantara, and Maya.
Vaishali Kasaravalli won several awards for her contributions to the film industry, including the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Costume Design and the Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design. She was known for her unique and unconventional approach to costume designing and was highly respected in the industry.
She passed away on September 27, 2010, in Bangalore after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of outstanding work in Indian cinema and television.
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Uzra Butt
Uzra Butt (May 22, 1917 Rampur-May 31, 2010 Lahore) also known as Uzra Mumtaz was an Indian dancer and actor.
She was born in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India, and began her career as a dancer in 1933. She worked as a lead dancer in many stage productions and films, including the classic Indian film Mughal-e-Azam (1960), where she played the role of Bahar, the courtesan. Uzra Mumtaz was known for her grace, beauty, and expressive eyes, which were her trademark. She acted in many films and TV shows, including the famous Pakistani drama Waris (1979), for which she received the Best Supporting Actress award. She was also a philanthropist and a social worker, and was involved in various charity and welfare projects throughout her life. She was married to the famous writer and poet Mumtaz Husain, with whom she had two children. Uzra Mumtaz passed away on May 31, 2010, in Lahore, Pakistan, at the age of 93.
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Chindodi Leela
Chindodi Leela (November 27, 2014 Davangere-January 21, 2010 Bangalore) was an Indian actor, writer and politician.
She was born in Davangere, Karnataka and started her career in the theatre industry before transitioning to the film industry. Leela acted in over 300 films in her career spanning over five decades, predominantly in Kannada cinema, but also in Tamil and Telugu films.
In addition to her acting career, she was also a writer and published several books, including her autobiography "Aatadaagu" and "Chindodi Leelavara Samagra", a collection of her writings.
Leela was also actively involved in politics and was a member of the Janata Party. She served as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council from 1982 to 1988.
Recognized for her contribution to the arts, Leela was honored with several awards, including the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Nataka Akademi Award in 1985. Even after her passing, she remains an icon in Kannada cinema and is remembered for her versatility and talent as an artist.
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