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Sandhya(1924-1971)

  • Actress
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Sandhya
Sandhya, born "Vedavalli" in 1924 in Srirangam, Madras Presidency, British India, was an actress, known for Maya Bazaar (1957) and Krishna Leelalu (1959). When Sandhya was widowed, she followed the footsteps of her sister, Ambujavalli, into acting. She subsequently encouraged her daughter, Jayalalitha J., to become an actress as well. Jayalalitha became extremely successful, both in her acting career and later in politics.
Born1924
Died1971
Born1924
Died1971
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Known for

N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Babji, Chadalavada, Aluri Chakrapani, Chhayadevi, Gummadi, Mikkilineni, Mukkamala, Nagabhushanam, Rama Murthy Nalla, Allu Ramalingaiah, S.V. Ranga Rao, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, Saluri Rajeshwara Rao, B. Nagi Reddy, Ramana Reddy, Rushyendramani, Sandhya, Savitri, Suryakantham, Vangara, and Relangi Venkatramaiah in Mayabazar (1957)
Mayabazar
9.1
  • Rukmini
  • 1957
Vipranarayana (1954)
Vipranarayana
8.2
  • Actress
  • 1954
Narthanasala (1963)
Narthanasala
8.2
  • Sudheshna
  • 1963
Sri Venkateswara Mahathyam (1960)
Sri Venkateswara Mahathyam
8.4
  • Saraswathi Devi
  • 1960

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Actress

  • Shanti (1965)
    Shanti
    • 1965
  • Nanna Kartavya (1965)
    Nanna Kartavya
    • Gowri
    • 1965
  • Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in Poojaikku Vandha Malar (1965)
    Poojaikku Vandha Malar
    • 1965
  • Mane Aliya
    • 1964
  • Chinnada Gombe
    • 1964
  • Shivaji Ganesan in Karnan (1964)
    Karnan
    • 1964
  • Asai Alaigal
    • 1963
  • Punarjanma
    • Janaki
    • 1963
  • Gauri (1963)
    Gauri
    • 1963
  • Narthanasala (1963)
    Narthanasala
    • Sudheshna
    • 1963
  • Swarna Gauri (1962)
    Swarna Gauri
    • 1962
  • Kaathiruntha Kangal (1962)
    Kaathiruntha Kangal
    • 1962
  • Deivathim Deivam
    • 1962
  • Kula Gothralu
    • 1962
  • Bale Pandiya (1962)
    Bale Pandiya
    • 1962

Personal details

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  • Born
    • 1924
    • Srirangam, Madras Presidency, British India
  • Died
    • 1971
    • India(undisclosed)
  • Children
    • Jayalalitha J

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  • Trivia
    She was a character actress, playing supporting roles either as sister or mother to the leading actors.
  • Nickname
    • N. R. Sandhya

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