Pushpavalli
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Pentapadu Pushpavalli better known as Pushpavalli is a Tamil
and Telugu film actress. She was married to Gemini Ganesan
and is Rekha's mother. She starred in many films with Ganesan, mostly as his heroine. Her film work includes title roles in Miss Malini
(1947), an adaptation of R.K. Narayan's novel Mr. Sampath, and the Telugu film Satyabhama.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
and Telugu film actress. She was married to Gemini Ganesan
Gemini Ganesan
Ramaswami Ganesan , popularly known as Gemini Ganesan , was an Indian actor. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" of Tamil cinema for the romantic roles he played in movies....
and is Rekha's mother. She starred in many films with Ganesan, mostly as his heroine. Her film work includes title roles in Miss Malini
Miss Malini
Miss Malini is a social satire film from South India based on the Mr. Sampath story by R.K. Narayan. It included aspects of life in Madras during the World War II period when there was a shortage of commodities and high prices, and includes depictions of social mores, a love story, and the moral...
(1947), an adaptation of R.K. Narayan's novel Mr. Sampath, and the Telugu film Satyabhama.
Credits
- Sampoorna RamayanamSampoorna RamayanamSampoorna Ramayanam is a 1971 Telugu mythological film directed by Bapu. It is based on the Valmiki Ramayanam. It is a commercial hit film with artistic picturisation and good songs particularly Ramaya Tandri.-Story:...
(1936) - Mohini Bhasmasura (1938) as Mohini/Vishnu
- Satyanarayana Vratam (1938)
- Vara VikrayamVara VikrayamVara Vikrayam is a 1939 Telugu Drama film directed by Chittajallu Pullayya. The film is a reformist social film about the Dowry system prevalent in British India...
(1939) as Kamala - Malathi Madhavam (1940)
- Vishwamohini (1940)
- Choodamani (1941) as Choodamani
- Bala NagammaBala NagammaBala Nagamma or Balanagamma is a 1942 Telugu Silver Jubilee film directed by Chittajallu Pullayya. The Bala Nagamma story was one of the most popular Burrakathas.-The plot:...
(1942) as Sangu - SatyabhamaSatyabhamaSatyabhama is the third wife of Lord Krishna, known for her strong will and tantrums.She is believed to be a partial avatar of Bhudevi.-Marriage:...
(1942) - Paduka PattabhishekamPaduka PattabhishekamPaduka Pattabhishekam is a 1945 Magnum Opus Telugu film directed and produced by Kadaru Nagabhushanam.-The Plot:The story of the film is from the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to the father's wish Rama with Sita and Lakshmana goes to the forest. Bharata in stead of becoming the crown king, as his...
(1945) as Goddess Seetha - Miss MaliniMiss MaliniMiss Malini is a social satire film from South India based on the Mr. Sampath story by R.K. Narayan. It included aspects of life in Madras during the World War II period when there was a shortage of commodities and high prices, and includes depictions of social mores, a love story, and the moral...
(1947) - VindhyaraniVindhyaraniVindhyarani is a 1948 Telugu film directed by C. Pullayya. It is a film based on a drama written by Pingali Nagendra Rao. Pushpavalli played the title role of Vindhyarani.-The plot:...
(1948) a.k.a. Queen of the Vindhiyas (English title) - DaasiDaasiDaasi is an award-winning Telugu drama film written and directed by B. Narsing Rao starring Archana as Daasi Kamalakshi.-The plot:The story is of Kamalakshi , a "bonded" woman in British India. She has been sold by her family for money to be the servant of a wealthy couple. She is expected to do...
(1952) - Pempudu Koduku (1953) as Mangamma
- Bahut Din Huwe (1954) as Bhulakshmi Devi
- Chenchu LakshmiChenchu Lakshmi* Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava...
(1958/I) as Leelavathi - Amarashilpi Jakanna (1964) a.k.a. Amarashilpi JakanachariAmarashilpi JakanachariAmarashilpi Jakanacharya was a legendary sculptor credited with building many fine temples forthe Kalyani Chalukyas and Hoysalas, including the famous sculptures at Belur andHalebidu.- His life :...
(Kannada title) - Rangula RatnamRangula RatnamRangula Ratnam is a Telugu movie directed by B. N. Reddy, starring Chandra Mohan, Vanisri and Anjali Devi, under the banner of Vahini pictures. It is a social and political sattire involving a middle class family in the backdrop of politics and elections. The film bagged golden Nandi Award in the...
(1966) - SudigundaluSudigundaluSudigundaalu is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and K. Viswanath. It is one of the best movies on contemporary social problems produced by Annapurna Pictures...
(1967)