Indian movie stars died in 2011
Here are 9 famous actresses from India died in 2011:
Suchitra Mitra
Suchitra Mitra (September 19, 1924 Bengal-January 3, 2011 Kolkata) also known as Mitra, Suchitra was an Indian singer and actor.
He was born in a musical family and started singing at a very young age. Mitra is known for his melodious voice and contributed to the music industry for over four decades. He has sung in various languages including Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu. Mitra is also known for his acting skills and appeared in several Bengali movies during the 1950s and 1960s. He received several awards and accolades for his contribution to music including the prestigious Padma Shri award in 1972. Mitra passed away in 2011 at the age of 86, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and films.
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Rasika Joshi
Rasika Joshi (September 12, 1972 Mumbai-July 7, 2011 Mumbai) also known as Rashika Joshi was an Indian actor.
She rose to fame for her supporting roles in popular Bollywood films such as "Lage Raho Munna Bhai", "Go Goa Gone", and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa". She was known for her exceptional acting skills and versatility, which made her a favorite among audiences and industry professionals alike.
Aside from her notable work in Indian cinema, Joshi was also an accomplished theater actor. She was associated with several prestigious theater groups in Mumbai, including the Indian National Theatre and the Prithvi Theatre.
Tragically, Joshi passed away at the young age of 38 due to complications from a surgery. She is remembered today not only for her impressive acting abilities but also for her warm personality and kindhearted nature, which made her a beloved member of the entertainment industry.
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Sujatha
Sujatha (December 10, 1952 Galle-April 6, 2011 Chennai) a.k.a. Sujatha Oru Thodarkathai or Sujata was an Indian actor. She had two children, Sajith and Divya.
Sujatha began her acting career in Tamil cinema with the movie "Annakili" in 1976 and went on to act in over 300 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. She was known for her versatility in portraying a wide range of characters, including strong female leads.
Apart from her acting career, Sujatha was also a trained classical dancer and had performed in many stage shows. She was a recipient of several awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film "Muthina Kathirikai".
Sujatha was married to the film director Mani Ratnam's brother, Siva, and they had two children. She passed away in Chennai in 2011 due to respiratory problems. Her untimely demise was a great loss to the Indian film industry.
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Annapoorna
Annapoorna also known as Anna Perna or Annapurna was an Indian actor.
She was born on August 16, 1926 in Madras, British India (now Chennai, India) and started her career in Tamil and Telugu films. Annapoorna is considered as one of the most versatile actors of Indian cinema, having acted in more than 500 films in different languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. She was well-known for playing supporting roles and often portrayed the role of mother, grandmother, or aunt in the films. Annapoorna was also a trained classical dancer and appeared in several dance sequences in her films. She received several awards and honors throughout her career, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Telugu film "Sankaalpam" (1995). Annapoorna passed away on April 23, 2015 at the age of 88.
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Ganthimathi
Ganthimathi (November 27, 2014 Manamadurai-September 9, 2011 Chennai) also known as Kanthimathi or Gandhimathi was an Indian actor.
She predominantly appeared in Tamil cinema and was known for her roles in films such as Thiruvilayadal, Thiruvarutselvar and Karnan. Born in Manamadurai, Tamil Nadu, Ganthimathi began her career as a stage actress and later transitioned to the silver screen. She was highly respected for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic. In addition to her acting, Ganthimathi was also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and performed in many stage productions throughout her career. Her contribution to the Indian film industry remains highly regarded to this day.
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Gita Dey
Gita Dey (August 5, 1931 Kolkata-January 17, 2011 Kolkata) also known as Geeta Dey, Gita De, Geeta De or Shri Gita Dey was an Indian actor.
She made her debut in the film industry in the year 1949 with the Bengali film named "Nurse Rani". She also acted in some Hindi films, mostly in character roles. Her most notable performances were in the films "Devi", "Baikunther Will", "Abhijan", "Antony Firingee", and "Uttar Falguni". She was awarded the Best Supporting Actress award at the 19th National Film Awards for her role in the film "Saat Pake Bandha". In her career spanning more than four decades, she acted in over a hundred films in Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu languages. She was also a trained Rabindra Sangeet singer and lent her voice to a few films. She was married to the renowned filmmaker and actor Chidananda Dasgupta. After her death in 2011, she was posthumously awarded the West Bengal Government's highest cinema award, the "Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Samman".
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Renu Saikia
Renu Saikia (December 10, 1934 Sripuria, Tinsukia-November 17, 2011) a.k.a. Renu Borbora was an Indian actor.
She was known for her work in Assamese cinema and theatre. Renu Saikia began her acting career in 1954 with the Assamese film "Piyali Phukan". She went on to act in more than 65 films in Assamese cinema, including "Dr. Bezbaruah", "Aranya", and "Dwaar". She also acted in several plays and was a prominent figure in the theatre scene in Assam. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she was also a prominent social activist and worked for the rights of women in Assam. She was awarded the prestigious Asom Sahitya Sabha Award in 2001 for her contribution to Assamese literature and arts.
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Aranmula Ponnamma
Aranmula Ponnamma (April 8, 1915 Aranmula-February 21, 2011 Thiruvananthapuram) also known as Aranmulla Ponnamma was an Indian actor. She had two children, Rajamma and Rajashekharan.
Aranmula Ponnamma was a prominent actress in Malayalam cinema and had acted in more than 400 films. She started her career in 1938 with the film "Vellinakshatram" and went on to become a popular character actress of her time. Some of her well-known films include "Chemmeen" (1965), "Odayil Ninnu" (1965), and "Arayannangalude Veedu" (2000). Ponnamma was also a trained classical dancer and had performed at various stages in India and abroad. She was honored with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1974 for her performance in the film "Utharayanam". Ponnamma passed away at the age of 95 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
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Kumari Thankam
Kumari Thankam was an Indian actor. Her children are called S. Padmanabhan, S. Jayapal and S. Asha.
Throughout her career, Kumari Thankam appeared in over 50 Malayalam films. She was known for her versatile acting skills and often played strong supporting roles. Some of her most memorable performances were in films like "Neelakkuyil" and "Rarichan Enna Pauran". She was a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1973 for her performance in the film "Utharayanam". Kumari Thankam was also actively involved in theater and was a member of the Communist Party of India. She passed away on October 10, 1984, at the age of 69.
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