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Sarada
Born
Saraswati Devi

(1945-06-12) 12 June 1945 (age 79)
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

Sarada (born Saraswati Devi; born 12 June 1945) 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 – 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 won the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema.[3]

Early life

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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 are farmers.She has a brother, 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. Because of her mother's desire, she learnt dancing. Her mother wanted her to be 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

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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 Ratha Kanneer, a Tamil drama.[5] The play went to get staged over 100 times in Tamil Nadu.[5]

Film career

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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] She is one of lead WCC members for Hema Commtiete.[6]

Awards

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Other Awards

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Notable filmography

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Telugu

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Year Film Character Remarks
1955 Kanyasulkam Minor role Debut film
1961 Iddaru Mitrulu Meena
Tandrulu Kodukulu
1962 Atma Bandhuvu
1963 Valmiki
Thobuttuvulu Rukmini
1964 Dagudu Moothalu
Mairavana
Murali Krishna Srilatha
1965 Chaduvukonna Bharya
1966 Shrimati
Bhakta Potana
1968 Mana Samsaram
1969 Sri Rama Katha[8] Sita and Mahalakshmi
Manushulu Marali
1970 Sambarala Rambabu
Pasidi Manasulu
Sisindri Chittibabu
1971 Chelleli Kapuram
Jeevitha Chakram Kamala
Sati Ansuya
Pagabattina Paduchu
Amayakuralu
1972 Kalam Marindi
Manavudu Danavudu
1973 Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Sarada Insane Woman
Vishali (film)
Mayadari Malligadu
Mallamma Katha
Ida Lokam
Abhimanavanthulu
1974 Urvasi (film)
Radhamma Pelli
Premalu Pellilu
Palle Paduchu
Harathi
Devudu Chesina Pelli
Tulabharam Radha/Roja
Adambaralu Anubhandalu
1975 Balipeetam Aruna
Zamindarugari Ammayi[9] Parvathi
Vykunthapalli
Saubhagyavati
Bharati (1975 film)
1976 Suprabhatam
Mahatmudu
Nimajjanam Brahmin housewife National Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
1977 Daana Veera Soora Karna Draupadi
Swarganiki Nitchenalu
Bhale Alludu
1978 Indradhanussu[10] Shanti and Latha Double Role
Navodayam
Shivamettina Satyam
1979 Gorintaku
Karthika Deepam
Priya Bandhavi
Captain Krishna
1980 Sardar Papa Rayudu Seeta
Sannayi Appanna
Ramudu Parashuramudu
Rajadhi Raju
Mangala Gauri
Sivamethina Satyam[11] Radha
Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha Janaki
Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu
Alludu Pattina Bharatham
Alayam
1981 Nyayam Kavali Lawyer Shakuntala
O Amma Katha
Prema Natakam[12] Sarada
Alludugaru Zindabad
1982 Nipputho Chelagatam Mrs. Ganga Kumar
Justice Chowdary Radha
Prathikaram Lakshmi
Jagannatha Rathachakralu
1983 Swarajyam
Raghu Ramudu
Poratam
Kumkuma Tilakam
Kaliyuga Daivam
Kala Yamudu
Durga Devi
Chanda Sasanudu Bhuvaneswari Devi
Bandhipottu Rudramma
Bahudoorapu Batasari
Aalaya Sikharam
1984 Bobbili Brahmanna Savitri wife of Brahmanna
Ugra Roopam
Rowdy Shantha
Raaraju
Marchandi Mana Chattalu
Katha Nayakudu
Janani Janmabhoomi Kachyayani
Iddaru Dongalu
Sardar[13] Bharati
Chadarangam
Swathi Swathi's Mother
Bharyamani
Bharatamlo Sankharavam
1985 Adavi Donga Vasundhara
Vijetha Saraswathi
Pattabhishekham
Palnati Simham Nagamani
Maha Sangramam
Intiko Rudramma
Illaliko Pariksha
Devalayam
Bhale Tammudu
Bebbuli Veta
Agni Parvatam Janaki
Raktha Sindhuram
1986 Anasuyamma Gari Alludu Anasuyamma
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Prathidwani
Deshoddharakudu
Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi
Krishna Garadi
Jailu Pakshi
Mister Bharath
Khaidi Rudrayya
Kondaveeti Raja
Muddula Krishnayya
Kaliyuga Krishnudu
Ravana Brahma
1987 Sardar Krishnama Naidu
Agni Putrudu Brahmaramba
Collector Gari Abbai Laxmi Devi
Bhargava Ramudu
Kulala Kurukshetram
Lawyer Bharti Devi
Muddayi
Presidentgari Abbayi
Saradamba
Ramu Gayatri Devi
Ajeyudu Tulasi
Repati Swarajyam
Rotation Chakravarthi
Samrat[14] Rajyalakshmi
Prajaswamyam[15] Rajeshwari
Sankharavam
1988 15 August Rathri
Brahma Puthrudu
Dharma Teja
Donga Ramudu
Illu Illalu Priyuralu
Chattamto Chadarangam[16] Lalitha
Maa Telugu Talli
Prajaswayam
Rakthabishekam
Raktha Tilakam Nagamani
Rowdy No.1
Agni Keratalu[17] Rajeshwari Devi
Samsaram Lakshmi
1989 Bhale Donga SP Indrani
Dhruva Nakshatram Bharathi Devi
Dr. Bhavani
Goonda Rajyam
Manchi Kutumbam
Nari Nari Naduma Murari Sesha Rathnam
Parthudu Soubhagya
Raktha Kanneeru Sarojini
State Rowdy SP Laajmani M. Rao
Manchi Kutumbam[18] Savithri
1990 Kadapa Reddamma
Adadhi
Kondaveeti Donga Sambhavi
Lorry Driver Collector Lalitha Devi
Aggiramudu Justice Janaki Devi
Dagudumuthala Dampathyam Lalitha
Prema Khaidi Jailor
1991 Amma Rajinama Amma (Mother) Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
Coolie No.1
Jagannatakam Manikyamma
Killer Malavika Guardian of Heiress
Nayakuralu
1992 Mother India Rajyalakshmi
Pellante Noorella Panta Vasanthi
1993 Major Chandrakanth Savitri
Mechanic Alludu Lakshmi
Pelli Gola
1994 Bobbili Simham
Atha Kodallu
President Gari Alludu Prabhavati
1995 Leader Kausalya
1996 Nayanamma
1998 Antahpuram Narasimha's wife
2003 Tholi chupulone
2005 Sankranthi Mother
2006 Stalin Stalin's mother
2007 Aata Narasimha's wife
Yogi Shantamma
2013 Sukumarudu Vardanamma

Malayalam

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Year Title Role Notes
1965 Shakuntala Priyamvadha
Kaliyodam Rani
1966 Inapraavugal Rahel
Pareeksha Yamuna
Kattuthulasi Lalitha
Murappennu Bhagiradhi
Rajamalli Rajamalli
1966 Thilothama Vimala
Jail Valsala
Pakalkkinavu Malathy
Manikyakottaram Thankam
Karuna Sharadha
Kanmanikal Shantha
Archana Malathi
1967 Kavalam Chundan Sarada
Kasavuthattam Jameela
Chithramela Sarassu Segment: "Apaswarangal"
Iruttinte Athmavu Ammukutty
Udhyogastha Vimala
Thalirukal Omana
Mulkireedam Jancy
Arakkillam Geetha
Pareeksha Yamuna
1968 Karthika Karthika
Agni Pareeksha Hemalatha
Kadal Mary
Kaliyalla Kalyanam Saraswathy
Karutha Pournami Kunjumol
Manaswini Malathi
Yakshi Ragini
Hotel High Range Nalini
Midumidukki Radha
Punnapra Vayalar Malathi
Aparadhini Meenu
Asuravithu Meenakshi
Thulabharam Vijaya
1969 Nadi Stella
Janmabhoomi Jaya
Aalmaram
Adimakal Ponnamma
Jwala Kunjomana, Kunjammini double role
Koottukudumbam Shyamala
Vilakuranja Manushyan Devi
Vilakkapetta Bendhangal Indhu
Kattukurangu Minikutty
Mooladhanam Sarada
Sandhya Sandhya
Soosi Susie
Veettumrugam Radhika
Velliyazhcha Radha
1970 Ammayenna Sthree Vijaya National Film Award for Best Actress
Thriveni Thankamma
Stree Savithri
Mindapennu Kunjulakshmi
Kakkathamburatti Janamma
Kuttavali Ponnamma
Cross Belt Ammu
Ambalapravu Adv. Indhulekha
Pearl View Stella
Thara Vasanthi/Thara
1971 Inqulab Zindabbad
Aabhijathyam Malathy
Panchavan Kaadu Minnukutty
Vilakku Vangiya Veena Sarada
Navavadhu Sreedevi
1972 Theerthayathra Savithri/Thaathrikkutty
Anweshanam Valsala
Brahmachari Sreedevi/Vasanthy
Maaya Gomathi
Gandharavakshetram Lakshmi
Professor Lakshmi
Swayamvaram Seeta National Film Award for Best Actress
Sree Guruvayoorappan
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku Reena
1973 Veendum Prabhatham Lakshmi
Udayam Geetha
Jeevitham
Enippadikal Thankamma
Thekkan Kattu Shoshamma
Bhadradeepam Rajani
Divyadharsanam
1974 Oru Pidi Ari
1975 Raagam Priyamvada
Thiruvonam Radhika
Abhimaanam Indu
1976 Paalkkadal Sujatha
Amrithavaahini Geetha
Kanyaadaanam
Chennai Valarthiya Kutty Chellamma
1977 Nurayum Pathayum
Hridayame Sakshi Kamala
Aparaajitha
Amme Anupame
Aaraadhana Sharadha
Anjali
Itha Ivide Vare Janu
Vishukkani Rajani
Randu Lokam Shanta
Sreedevi Sreedevi
Taxi Driver
1978 Mannu Paru
Asthamayam Shanthi
Ithaanente Vazhi Malathi
Sundarimaarude Swapnangal
Society Lady
Rowdy Ramu Santhi
Raghuvamsham
Onappudava
Manoradham
Maattoly Malathi
Anubhoothikalude Nimisham
Thacholi Ambu Guest role
1979 Indradhanussu
Ward No. 7
Pushyaraagam Saraswathi
Pichathy Kuttappan Thankamma
Ente Sneham Ninakku Mathram
1980 Akalangalil Abhayam Bharghavi aka Ammini
Ivar Savithri/Margaret
Swarga Devatha
Adhikaram Vimala
1982 Elippathayam Rajamma
Ponmudy Madhavi
Anguram Malini
1983 Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback Geetha
Anantham Ajnatham
Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal Shoshamma
1987 Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam Saraswathi Teacher Filmfare Award for Best Actress
1994 Kashmeeram Justice Usha Varma
2002 Mazhathullikkilukkam Anna John
2005 Rappakal Saraswathiyamma
2011 Naayika Older Gracy
2012 Kalikaalam Devaki Teacher
2015 Ammakkoru Tharattu Sulakshana

Tamil

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Year Title Role Notes
1963 Kungumam Susila Debut in Tamil
Thulasi Maadam
1964 Arunagirinathar Gnanavalli
Vazhkai Vazhvadarke Chandra
1969 Thulabaram Vijaya
1972 Gnana Oli Mary
1974 Thayi Pirandhal Lakshmi
1975 Ninaithadhai Mudippavan Seetha
1976 Mazhai Megam Aruna / Suguna
Ennai Pol Oruvan Laxmi
1977 Aval Thandha Uravu
Chakravarthi Shanthi
1978 Pudhu Seruppu Kadikkum
1984 Sarithira Nayagan Varalakshmi
1986 Mr. Bharath Shanti
1998 Anthapuram Narasimha's wife

Hindi

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Year Title Role Notes
1970 Samaj Ko Badal Dalo Chhaya
1973 Agni Rekha Nirmala Thakur
1980 Pratishodh
1982 Sindoor Bane Jwala
Main Intequam Loonga Mrs.Ganga Kumar
1984 Sardar
1996 Sabse Bada Mawali Malvika
2008 Yaar Meri Zindagi Radha Started in 1971

Kannada

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Year Title Role Notes
1963 Valmiki
1978 Maathu Tappada Maga Latha
1983 Simha Gharjane Sharada
1984 Thayi Mamathe
Pralaya Rudra

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Kumar, P. K. Ajith (16 June 2016). "I always enjoyed my work in Malayalam". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 June 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ Times of India, Entertainment. "National Awards Winners 1968: Complete list of winners of National Awards 1968". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f CHELANGAD, SAJU (11 January 2015). "The actor with a golden touch". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  4. ^ Tfn, Team (12 June 2019). "Urvasi Sharada Birthday – The First Lady Of South Cinema Turns 74". Telugu Filmnagar. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Indiainteracts.com". Archived from the original on 30 January 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2007.
  6. ^ "Casting couch has been a reality in the film industry for a long time: Sarada". Onmanorama.
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  8. ^ "Sri Rama Katha | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Zamindaru gari Ammayi (1975)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Indradhanusu (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Sivamethina Satyam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Prema Natakam Movie Cast".
  13. ^ "Sardar (1984)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
  14. ^ "Samrat (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  15. ^ "Prajaswamyam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  16. ^ CHATTAMTHO CHADARANGAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SOBHAN BABU | SARATH BABU |ARJUN | SHARADA | V9 VIDEOS. Retrieved 1 May 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  17. ^ "Agni Keratalu (1988)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  18. ^ FilmiClub. "Manchi Kutumbam (1989)". FilmiClub. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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