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Manorama

मनोरमा

Playback singers Tamil Nadu Great mind of history

Gopishantha, better known by her stage name Manorama, also called Aachi, was an Indian actress, comedian and playback singer who had appeared in more than 1500 films and 5000 stage performances predominantly in the Tamil and also in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Sinhala. She was honoured with Kalaimamani award in 1995.

BORN

26 May 1937

DIED

10 October 2015

HONOUR

Padma Shri in arts, 2002

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Key facts

Born
26 May 1937, Mannargudi
Died
10 October 2015, Chennai
State of birth
Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu
Sector
Playback singers
Profession
Indian actress (1937–2015)
Gender
Female

Biography

Gopishantha, better known by her stage name Manorama, also called Aachi, was an Indian actress, comedian and playback singer who had appeared in more than 1500 films and 5000 stage performances predominantly in the Tamil and also in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Sinhala. She was honoured with Kalaimamani award in 1995. In 2002, Government of India awarded Manorama the Padma Shri for her contribution in the field of arts. She is a recipient of one National Film Award, one Filmfare Award South and seven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

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Timeline

  1. 1937Born in Mannargudi
  2. 1990Awarded the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
  3. 2002Awarded the Padma Shri in arts
  4. 2015Dies in Chennai
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