Synopsis
Pushpalatha, the renowned South Indian actress, passed away at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness. Known for her roles in over 100 films across various languages, her legacy in Tamil cinema remains impactful.Key Takeaways
- Pushpalatha had a career spanning decades.
- She acted in over 100 films across multiple languages.
- Known for iconic performances alongside legendary actors.
- She was also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
- Her personal life was intertwined with the film industry.
Chennai, Feb 5 (NationPress) Renowned South Indian actress Pushpalatha has passed away on February 5, in Chennai at the age of 87 following a prolonged illness. Pushpalatha had an illustrious career that spanned several decades, featuring in over 100 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.
She made her Tamil film debut in 1958 with Senkkottai Singam and joined the Malayalam film industry in 1969 with Nurse, directed by Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair. Throughout her career, she earned acclaim for her roles in significant films such as Sarada, Paar Magaley Paar, Naanum Oru Penn, Yarukku Sontham, Thaaye Unakkaga, Karpooram, Jeevanaamsam, Dharisanam, Kalyanaraman, Sakalakala Vallavan, Simla Special, and Puthu Vellam.
She shared the screen with legendary actors like M.G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan. Some of her unforgettable performances include roles in Rajinikanth’s Naan Adimai Illai and Kamal Haasan’s Kalyanaraman and Sakalakala Vallavan.
Beyond acting, Pushpalatha was a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and also ventured into film production, producing two films. In 1964, she became the face of Lux soap advertisements, which further solidified her presence in the public eye.
Her personal life was deeply intertwined with the film industry; she fell in love with actor and producer AVM Rajan during the shooting of Naanum Oru Penn, and they later married. The couple had two daughters, including Tamil actress Mahalakshmi.
Pushpalatha made her last silver screen appearance in the 1999 film Poovasam, directed by Sree Bharathi. After retiring from cinema, she devoted her later years to spirituality and social service, choosing a life away from the limelight. Her passing signifies the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of actors and cinema enthusiasts.
