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T Krishna Kumari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 March 1933 |
| Died | January 24, 2018 (aged 84)[1] Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Spouse | Ajay Mohan (1927- 2012) (his death) |
| Relatives | Sowcar Janaki (sister) |
T. Krishna Kumari (6 March 1933 – 24 January 2018)[2] was a noted Telugu actress of the 1960s and 1980s.[3] She was a leading actress and a contemporary of Savitri. Her co-stars include legends N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishnam Raju, Dr. Rajkumar, Sivaji Ganesan, Kanta Rao, and Jaggayya. Krishna Kumari ruled the Telugu industry but also acted in Tamil and Kannada movies briefly.
Early life
Krishna Kumari was born in a Telugu Brahmin family at Naihati, West Bengal to Venkoji Rao and Sachi Devi. Her family hails from Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Her sister, Sowkar Janaki was also a leading actress in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
Career
T. Krishna Kumari started her career with a small role in Pathala Bhairavi. She later played the role of a heroine for the first time in Navvithe Navaratnalu the same year. She featured as leading actress in several Tamil movies, notably Thirumbi Paar (1953), Manithan (1953), Azhagi (1953), Pudhuyugam (1954), Viduthalai (1954) and Thuli Visham (1954). Krishna Kumari then began to focus on Telugu cinema, which propelled her to superstardom. Her movies Bharya Bhartalu (1961), Vagdanam (1961), Kulagothralu (1962), Gudi Gantalu (1964) remain some of Telugu cinema's classics. In the early 60s, Krishna Kumari entered the Kannada film industry briefly, choosing to return to her preferred Telugu cinema within years. But in the short span of 5–6 years, she gave memorable performances, most of them co-starring Dr Rajkumar. In fact, her first ever award was for the Rajkumar starrer, Bhaktha Kanakadasa (1960). In Hindi, she acted in Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958). She was rechristened Rati but again, Hindi cinema held no attraction for Krishna Kumari. Although she had several offers in Hindi cinema, she returned to Madras. Her most successful movies have been with Akkineni Nageswara Rao, NT Rama Rao and also several mythological roles with Tadepalli Lakshmi Kantha Rao.[4]
Krishna Kumari acted in 150 Telugu films, and about 30 Tamil and Kannada films. Her repertoire won her fans across Indian states and the President's Award.[5]
Personal life
She was married to Ajay Mohan Khaitan (ex-Editor, Indian Express, founder of Screen magazine and Businessman) and they have a daughter, Dipika. After marriage, Krishna Kumari chose to step away from the arclights. She is interested in cooking and gardening. She was living in Bengaluru with her daughter, son-in-law, Vikram and grandson, Pavan. She died on January 24, 2018 in Bengaluru.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Navvithe Navaratnalu | Telugu | Meena |
| 1951 | Pathala Bhairavi | Telugu | Gandharva Kanya |
| 1952 | Priyuralu | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Thirumbi Paar | Tamil | |
| 1953 | Azhagi | Tamil | |
| 1953 | Manithan | Tamil | |
| 1953 | Pichi Pullayya | Telugu | Kantham |
| 1954 | Bangaru Papa | Telugu | Papa |
| 1954 | Pudhu Yugam | Tamil | |
| 1954 | Viduthalai | Tamil | |
| 1954 | Thuli Visham | Tamil | |
| 1954 | Karkottai | Tamil | |
| 1954 | Jaladurga | Kannada | |
| 1956 | Ilavelpu | Telugu | |
| 1957 | Vinayaka Chaviti | Telugu | Rukmini |
| 1957 | Veera Kankanam | Telugu | Rajini |
| 1960 | Deepavali | Telugu | Rukmini Devi |
| 1960 | Pelli Kanuka | Telugu | Geeta |
| 1960 | Nithya Kalyanam Paccha Thoranam | Telugu | Chand |
| 1960 | Bhakta Kanakadasa | Kannada | |
| 1960 | Umma | Malayalam | |
| 1960 | Aasha Sundari | Kannada | |
| 1960 | Dashavatara | Kannada | |
| 1960 | Shanti Nivas | Malayalam | |
| 1961 | Bharya Bharthalu | Telugu | Sharada |
| 1961 | Vagdanam | Telugu | Vijaya |
| 1961 | Srishaila Mahatma | Kannada | |
| 1962 | Swarna Gowri | Kannada | |
| 1962 | Kula Gothralu[6] | Telugu | Saroja |
| 1962 | Bhaktha Kabira | Kannada | |
| 1962 | Thendral Veesum | Tamil | |
| 1962 | Aasha Jeevulu | Telugu | |
| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu | Telugu | Vasantha |
| 1963 | Lakshadhikari | Telugu | Padma |
| 1963 | Punarjanma | Telugu | Vasanthi |
| 1963 | Chandrakumara | Kannada | |
| 1964 | Doctor Chakravarthy | Telugu | Sridevi |
| 1964 | Gudi Gantalu | Telugu | |
| 1965 | Antastulu | Telugu | |
| 1965 | Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima | Telugu | Apsarasa Sirisha |
| 1965 | Uyyala Jampala | Telugu | |
| 1965 | Sati Savitri | Kannada | |
| 1966 | Sri Krishna Tulabharam | Telugu | Jambavathi |
| 1966 | Chilaka Gorinka | Telugu | |
| 1967 | Chikkadu Dorakadu | Telugu | |
| 1967 | Iddaru Monagallu | Telugu | |
| 1967 | Shri Krishnavataram | Telugu | |
| 1967 | Ummadi Kutumbam | Telugu | |
| 1968 | Vara Katnam | Telugu | |
| 1968 | Uyira Manama | Tamil | |
| 1968 | Tikka Sankarayya | Telugu | Susheela |
| 1972 | Manavudu Danavudu | Telugu | |
| 1973 | Neramu Siksha | Telugu | |
| 1975 | Yashoda Krishna | Telugu | Devaki |
| 1976 | Jyothi | Telugu | Vishali |
References
- ^ https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/veteran-actress-krishna-kumari-passes-away/
- ^ https://addieu.com/news/actor-krishna-kumari-passes-away-85/2967/
- ^ "Not ready for greasepaint". The Hindu. 30 June 2006. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The original swashbuckler". The Hindu. 3 April 2009. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "My Mother T. Krishna Kumari". maiyapublishing.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Vizag's contribution to films". The Hindu. 27 January 2007. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
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