Sarada (actress)

Sarada (born Saraswati Devi) is an Indian actress and politician. Known for her work predominantly in Telugu films and Malayalam films, Sarada is the recipient of three National Awards. She has also appeared in few Tamil, Hindi as well as Kannada language films.[1] She is also known as Urvasi Sarada as National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the Urvasi Award. She won three National Awards for her roles in Thulabharam (1968),[2] Swayamvaram (1972), and Nimajjanam (1977). Sarada has garnered the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema.[3]

Sarada
Born
Saraswati Devi

Other namesUrvasi Sarada
OccupationActress
Years active1955; 1961–present
Spouse(s)Chalam
(m.1972; div. 1984)
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Actress (3)
ConstituencyTenali
Personal details
Political partyTelugu Desam Party

Early life

Thadiparthi Sarada was born on 12 June 1945[4] as Saraswati Devi in Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her parents Venkateswar Rao and Satyavathi Devi belonged to a family of agriculturalists. She has a brother, named Mohan Rao. Sarada was sent to Madras in her childhood to live with her grandmother Kanakamma. Sarada describes her grandmother as a "strict disciplinarian" who in the later days "wouldn't even let the heroes touch her" and allowed "rehearsals only on Sundays".[5] Sarada started to learn dance when she was six. She used to perform during Dasara and other temple festivals. It was because of her mother's desire that she learned dance. Her mother wanted her to become a "big star in cine field". Though Sarada's father was not too interested in the idea, he did not stop her. Sarada married Telugu actor Chalam, the couple later divorced. Currently Sarada is living with her brother's family in Chennai.[5]

Early career

When she grew up, she started acting in Telugu theatre.[1] Her debut in cinema was with a minor role in the Telugu film Kanyasulkam. However, she returned to theatre after that and did a major role in the Telugu version of Rakta Kanneeru, a Tamil drama.[5] The play went to get staged over 100 times in Tamil Nadu.[5]

Film career

In 1959, she began her career as Sarada. The change in name was attributed to the presence of a few other actors in the industry with the devotional name, Saraswati.[5] She came under contract to L.V. Prasad, a Telugu producer.[3] Though she didn't get to act in any of his films, she got her formal training in acting under him, including the Navarasa lessons. She largely attributes her performances and growth in the field to this training.[5] Her first break came with the Akkineni Nageswara Rao starrer Iddaru Mitrulu, which was a major hit. Noted for the role in the film, she got chances from Tamil and Malayalam films as well.[1]

The year 1965 changed her career as Sarada carved her niche for herself in the Malayalam film industry with her performances in Shakuntala, Murappennu, Udhyogastha by P. Venu, Kattu Thulasi and Inapravukal.[3] After that, she focused in Malayalam films, acting only a few roles in other languages. Recognition came in 1967 in the form of a national honorary award for her performances in various films of 1966 including Iruttinte Athmavu.[3] The award was the predecessor to the National Film Award for Best Actress, which was instituted in 1968. In 1969, she won her first National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Thulabharam. She went on to win the award 2 more times, for Swayamvaram (1972, Malayalam) and Nimajjanam (1978, Telugu). She also won the Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress one time.[1] After 1993, she became choosy and accepted only a few films. Her major films of late were Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002, Malayalam), Rappakal (2005, Malayalam), Nayika (2011, Malayalam) and Stalin (2006, Telugu).

[3][1] She owns a chocolate factory named Lotus Chocolates. She was elected as a Member of Parliament on Telugu Desam Party ticket from her native town of Tenali.[3]

Awards

National Film Awards

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Kerala State Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

Nandi Awards

Other Awards

Notable filmography

Telugu

YearFilmCharacterRemarks
1955KanyasulkamMinor roleDebut film
1961Iddaru MitruluMeena
Tandrulu Kodukulu
1962Atma Bandhuvu
1963Valmiki
Thobuttuvulu
1964Dagudu Moothalu
Mairavana
Murali KrishnaSrilatha
1965Chaduvukonna Bharya
1966Shrimati
Bhakta Potana
1968Mana Samsaram
1969Shri Rama Katha
Manushulu Marali
1970Sambarala Rambabu
Pasidi Manasulu
Sisindri Chittibabu
1971Chelleli Kapuram
Jeevitha ChakramKamala
Sati Ansuya
Pagabattina Paduchu
Amayakuralu
1972Kalam Marindi
Manavudu Danavudu
1973Devudu Chesina Manushulu
SaradaInsane Woman
Vishali (film)
Mayadari Malligadu
Mallamma Katha
Ida Lokam
Abhimanavanthulu
1974Urvasi (film)
Radhamma Pelli
Premalu Pellilu
Palle Paduchu
Harathi
Devudu Chesina Pelli
Tulabharam Radha/Roja
Adambaralu Anubhandalu
1975BalipeetamAruna
Jamindaru Gari Ammayi
Vykunthapalli
Saubhagyavati
Bharati (1975 film)
1976Suprabhatam
Mahatmudu
NimajjanamBrahmin housewifeNational Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
1977Daana Veera Soora KarnaDraupadi
Swarganiki Nitchenalu
Bhale Alludu
1978Navodayam
Shivamettina Satyam
1979Gorintaku
Karthika Deepam
Priya Bandhavi
Captain Krishna
1980Sardar Papa RayuduSeeta
Sannayi Appanna
Ramudu Parashuramudu
Rajadhi Raju
Mangala Gauri
Sivamethina Satyam[7] Radha
Kodalu Vastunaru JagrathaJanaki
Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu
Dharma Chakram
Alludu Pattina Bharatham
Alayam
1981Nyayam KavaliLawyer Shakuntala
O Amma Katha
Alludugaru Zindabad
1982Prema Natakam
Nipputho ChelagatamMrs. Ganga Kumar
Justice ChowdaryRadha
Prathikaram Lakshmi
Jagannatha Rathachakralu
1983Swarajyam
Raghu Ramudu
Poratham
Kurukshetramlo Seeta
Kumkuma Tilakam
Kaliyuga Daivam
Kala Yamudu
Durga Devi
Chanda SasanuduBhuvaneswari Devi
Bandhipottu Rudramma
Bahudoorapu Batasari
Apathbandhavudu
Aalyashikaram
1984Bobbili BrahmannaSavitriwife of Brahmanna
Ugra Roopam
RowdyShantha
Raaraju
Marchandi Mana Chattalu
Katha Nayakudu
Janani JanmabhoomiKachyayani
Iddaru Dongalu
Sardar[8] Bharati
Chadarangam
Bharyamani
Bharatamlo Sankharavam
1985Adavi DongaVasundhara
SwathiSwathi's Mother
VijethaSaraswathi
Pattabhishekham
Palnati SimhamNagamani
Maha Sangramam
Krishnagaradi
Intiko Rudramma
Illaliko Pariksha
Devalayam
Bhale Tammudu
Bebbuli Veta
Agni ParvatamJanaki
Raktha Sindhuram
1986Anasuyamma Gari AlluduAnasuyamma
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Prathidwani
Deshoddharakulu
Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi
Jailupakshi
Mister Bharath
Khaidi Rudrayya
Kondaveeti Raja
Muddula Krishnayya
Kaliyuga Krishnudu
Ravana Brahma
1987Sardar Krishnama Naidu
Agni PutruduBrahmaramba
Collector Gari AbbaiLaxmi Devi
Bhargava Ramudu
Kulala Kurukshetram
Lawyer Bharti Devi
Muddayi
Presidentgari Abbayi
Saradamba
RamuGayatri Devi
AjeyuduTulasi
Repati Swarajyam
Rotation Chakravarthi
Samrat
Prajaswamyam[9] Rajeshwari
Sankharavam
198815 August Rathri
Brahma Puthrudu
Dharma Teja
Donga Ramudu
Illu Illalu Priyuralu
Maa Telugu Talli
Parajaswamyam
Rakthabishekam
Raktha TilakamNagamani
Rowdy No.1
Agni Keratalu[10] Rajeshwari Devi
SamsaramLakshmi
1989Bhale DongaSP Indrani
Dhruva NakshatramBharathi Devi
Dr. Bhawani
Goonda Rajyam
Manchi Kutumbam
Nari Nari Naduma MurariSesha Rathnam
PardhuduSoubhagya
Raktha KanneeruSarojini
State RowdySP Laajmani M. Rao
Manchi Kutumbam[11] Savithri
1990Kadapa Reddamma
Adadhi
Kondaveeti DongaSambhavi
Lorry DriverCollector Lalitha Devi
AggiramuduJustice Janaki Devi
Dagudumuthala DampathyamLalitha
Prema KhaidiJailor
1991Amma RajinamaAmma (Mother)Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
Coolie No.1
JagannatakamManikyamma
KillerMalavikaGuardian of Heiress
Nayakuralu
1992Mother IndiaRajyalakshmi
Pellante Noorella PantaVasanthi
1993Major ChandrakanthSavitri
Mechanic AlluduLakshmi
Pelli Gola
1994Bobbili Simham
1995LeaderKausalya
1996Nayanamma
1998AntahpuramNarasimha's wife
2003Tholi chupulone
2005SankranthiMother
2006StalinStalin's mother
2007AataNarasimha's wife
YogiShantamma
2013SukumaruduVardanamma

Malayalam

YearTitleRoleNotes
1965ShakuntalaPriyamvadha
KaliyodamRani
1966InapraavugalRahel
PareekshaYamuna
KattuthulasiLalitha
MurappennuBhagiradhi
RajamalliRajamalli
1966ThilothamaVimala
JailValsala
PakalkkinavuMalathy
ManikyakottaramThankam
KarunaSharadha
KanmanikalShantha
ArchanaMalathi
1967Kavalam ChundanSarada
KasavuthattamJameela
Chithramela SarassuSegment: "Apaswarangal"
Iruttinte AthmavuAmmukutty
UdhyogasthaVimala
ThalirukalOmana
MulkireedamJancy
ArakkillamGeetha
PareekshaYamuna
1968KarthikaKarthika
Agni PareekshaHemalatha
KadalMary
Kaliyalla KalyanamSaraswathy
Karutha PournamiKunjumol
ManaswiniMalathi
YakshiRagini
Hotel High RangeNalini
MidumidukkiRadha
Punnapra VayalarMalathi
AparadhiniMeenu
AsuravithuMeenakshi
ThulabharamVijaya
1969NadiStella
JanmabhoomiJaya
Aalmaram
AdimakalPonnamma
JwalaKunjomana, Kunjamminidouble role
KoottukudumbamShyamala
Vilakuranja ManushyanDevi
Vilakkapetta BendhangalIndhu
KattukuranguMinikutty
MooladhanamSarada
SandhyaSandhya
SoosiSusie
VeettumrugamRadhika
VelliyazhchaRadha
1970Ammayenna SthreeVijayaNational Film Award for Best Actress
ThriveniThankamma
StreeSavithri
MindapennuKunjulakshmi
KakkathamburattiJanamma
KuttavaliPonnamma
Cross BeltAmmu
AmbalapravuAdv. Indhulekha
Pearl ViewStella
TharaVasanthi/Thara
1971Inqulab Zindabbad
AabhijathyamMalathy
Panchavan KaaduMinnukutty
Vilakku Vangiya VeenaSarada
NavavadhuSreedevi
1972TheerthayathraSavithri/Thaathrikkutty
AnweshanamValsala
BrahmachariSreedevi/Vasanthy
MaayaGomathi
GandharavakshetramLakshmi
ProfessorLakshmi
SwayamvaramSeetaNational Film Award for Best Actress
Sree Guruvayoorappan
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku Reena
1973Veendum PrabhathamLakshmi
UdayamGeetha
Jeevitham
EnippadikalThankamma
Thekkan KattuShoshamma
BhadradeepamRajani
Divyadharsanam
1974Oru Pidi Ari
1975RaagamPriyamvada
ThiruvonamRadhika
AbhimaanamIndu
1976PaalkkadalSujatha
AmrithavaahiniGeetha
Kanyaadaanam
Chennai Valarthiya Kutty Chellamma
1977Nurayum Pathayum
Hridayame SakshiKamala
Aparaajitha
Amme Anupame
AaraadhanaSharadha
Anjali
Itha Ivide VareJanu
VishukkaniRajani
Randu LokamShanta
SreedeviSreedevi
Taxi Driver
1978MannuParu
AsthamayamShanthi
Ithaanente VazhiMalathi
Sundarimaarude Swapnangal
Society Lady
Rowdy RamuSanthi
Raghuvamsham
Onappudava
Manoradham
MaattolyMalathi
Anubhoothikalude Nimisham
Thacholi AmbuGuest role
1979Indradhanussu
Ward No. 7
PushyaraagamSaraswathi
Pichathy KuttappanThankamma
Ente Sneham Ninakku Mathram
1980Akalangalil AbhayamBharghavi aka Ammini
IvarSavithri/Margaret
Swarga Devatha
AdhikaramVimala
1982ElippathayamRajamma
PonmudyMadhavi
AnguramMalini
1983Lekhayude Maranam Oru FlashbackGeetha
Anantham Ajnatham
Nizhal Moodiya NirangalShoshamma
1987Oru Minnaminunginte NurunguvettamSaraswathi TeacherFilmfare Award for Best Actress
1994KashmeeramJustice Usha Varma
2002MazhathullikkilukkamAnna John
2005RappakalSaraswathiyamma
2011NaayikaOlder Gracy
2012KalikaalamDevaki Teacher
2015Ammakkoru TharattuSulakshana

Tamil

YearTitleRoleNotes
1963KungumamSusilaDebut in Tamil
Thulasi Maadam
1964ArunagirinatharGnanavalli
Vazhkai Vazhvadarke
1969ThulabaramVijaya
1972Gnana OliMery
1974Thayi PirandhalLaxmi
1975Ninaithadhai MudippavanSeetha
1976Mazhai MegamAruna / Suguna
Ennai Pol OruvanLaxmi
1977Aval Thandha Uravu
Chakravarthi
1978Pudhu Seruppu Kadikkum
1984Sarithira Nayagan
1986Mr. BharathShanti
1998AnthapuramNarasimha's wife

Hindi

YearTitleRoleNotes
1970Samaj Ko Badal DaloChhaya
1973Agni RekhaNirmala Thakur
1980Pratishodh
1982Sindoor Bane Jwala
Main Intequam LoongaMrs.Ganga Kumar
1984Sardar
1996Sabse Bada MawaliMalvika
2008Yaar Meri ZindagiRadhaStarted in 1971

Kannada

YearTitleRoleNotes
1963Valmiki
1978Maathu Tappada MagaLatha
1984Thayi Mamathe
Pralaya Rudra

See also

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