S. K. Padmadevi (1924 – 19 September 2019) was an Indian actress in the

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and

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film industries. Padmadevi started working in Kannada theatre in 1930 and remained active on stage till 1960. Later she was associated with

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for two decades. She participated in “ Bhakta Sudhama” by Kalaivani. The song “Yadukulanandanane” she sang in “Bhakta Sudhama” became popular at that time.

Personal life

She was married to Padmanabha Rao, a theatre artist.

Filmography

Sati Sulochana ''Sati Sulochana'' () is a 1934 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Y. V. Rao. The film was released on 3 March 1934 and is the first talkie film in Kannada language.

(1934) * Bhakta Dhruva (1934) * Samsara Nauka (1936) * Gangavathar (1942) *

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(1987)

Award

In 2016 she was awarded R. Nagendra Rao award instituted by the

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.Veteran actor Padmadevi honoured
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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Padmadevi, S.K. 1924 births 2019 deaths Indian film actresses 20th-century Indian actresses