Advani Lakshmi Devi is a retired Indian actress known for her work in

Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based in Gandhi Nagar ...

. She played a variety of roles as heroine and a supporting actress in Kannada movies for over three decades. Her roles in films like '' Gandhada Gudi'' (1973) and ''

Sri Srinivasa Kalyana ''Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' ( ), is 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. Based on lord Venkateswara, the film stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula in key roles. It also featured the first screen appearances o ...

'' (1974) where she played mother to the legendary Rajkumar made her famous. She is the mother of Roopadevi who acted in Kannada movies with Rajkumar such as ''

Haalu Jenu ''Haalu Jenu'' ( censor certified: ''Halu Jenu''; ) is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language tragicomedy film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Rajkumar, Madhavi and Roopa Devi. The movie is famous for its evergreen songs, which were ...

'' (1982), '' Samayada Gombe'' (1984) and ''

Yarivanu ''Yaarivanu'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language thriller film, directed by Dorai–Bhagavan and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film stars Rajkumar, Srinath, B. Saroja Devi, Roopa Devi, Hema Choudhary and Puneeth Rajkumar. The scre ...

'' (1984). Rajkumar holds the distinction of playing the role of her hero and the role of her son. Rajkumar also holds the distinction of playing the hero opposite Lakshmi Devi (in '' Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha-''1963) as well as her daughter Roopadevi (in 3 films). Lakshmi Devi was honoured with the Rajkumar lifetime achievement award (2016) by the state government of Karnataka.

Awards

* 2017 – ''M. V. Rajamma Award'' by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy. * 2016 – Dr. Rajkumar Award by the

Karnataka Government The Government of Karnataka, abbreviated as GoK or GoKA, formerly known as Government of Mysore (1956–1974), is a democratically elected state body with the governor as the ceremonial head to govern the Southwest Indian state of Karnataka. ...

. *1973–74 -

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress is a state film award of the Indian state of Karnataka given during the annual Karnataka State Film Awards. The award honours Kannada language films. Superlative Winners Award winners The ...

– '' Gandhada Gudi''

Filmography

Kannada

#'' Gandhada Gudi Part 2'' (1994) #'' Jwaalamukhi'' (1985) #''

Shravana Banthu ''Shravana Banthu'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Srinath and Urvashi. The film, produced by P. A. Kameshwara Rao, deals with reincarnation ...

'' (1984) #'' Mududida Thavare Aralithu'' (1983) #''

Baadada Hoo ''Baadada Hoo'' () is a 1982 Kannada-language film directed by K. V. Jayaram and produced by K. S. Narayan. The story is based on the novel of the same name written by Saisuthe. The film stars Anant Nag, Padmapriya and K. S. Ashwath. The film ...

'' (1982) #''

Chalisuva Modagalu ''Chalisuva Modagalu'' ( ) is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Saritha, Ambika and K. S. Ashwath and Puneeth Rajkumar as a child artiste. The movie is well known for its everg ...

'' (1982) #'' Janma Janmada Anubandha'' (1980) #'' Moogana Sedu'' (1980) #'' Rama Parashurama'' (1980) #'' Rustum Jodi'' (1980) #'' Chandanada Gombe'' (1979) #'' Madhura Sangama'' (1978) #'' Lakshmi Nivasa'' (1977) #''

Bahaddur Gandu ''Bahaddur Gandu'' ( ) is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film A swashbuckler film is characterised by swordfighting and adventurous heroic characters, known as swashbucklers. While morality is typically clear-cut, heroes and ...

'' (1976) #'' Bayalu Daari'' (1976) #'' Mugiyada Kathe'' (1976) #'' Mayura'' (1975) #'' Nireekshe'' (1975) #'' Eradu Kanasu'' (1974) #''

'' (1974) #''

Upasane ''Upasane'' (; English: Worship) is a 1974 Kannada musical drama film, directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The film produced by Rashi brothers, is based on the novel of the same name, written by Devaki Murthy. The film mostly had women playing the lea ...

'' (1974) #'' Gandhada Gudi'' (1973) #'' Seetheyalla Savithri'' (1973) #''

Bangaarada Manushya ''Bangaarada Manushya'' (, ) is a 1972 Indian Kannada language film based on T. K. Rama Rao's novel of same name. Ramarao was known for his crime and detective novels, but this film was a social drama. It was directed by S. Siddalingaiah under t ...

'' (1972) #'' Bhale Huchcha'' (1972) #'' Nanda Gokula'' (1972) #'' Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta'' (1971) #'' Namma Samsara'' (1971) #'' Paapa Punya'' (1971) #'' Sharapanjara'' (1971) #'' Anireekshitha'' (1970) #'' Karulina Kare'' (1970) #'' Mooru Muttugalu'' (1970) #'' Mruthyu Panjaradalli Goodachari 555'' (1970) #'' Takka Bitre Sikka'' (1970) #'' Bhageerathi'' (1969) #'' Kappu Bilupu'' (1969) #'' Makkale Manege Manikya'' (1969) #'' Mallammana Pavada'' (1969) #'' Mukunda Chandra'' (1969) #''

Namma Makkalu ''Namma Makkalu'' ( ) is a 1969 Indian Kannada film, directed by R. Nagendra Rao and produced by Harini. The film stars Chandrashekar, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai, KM Jayashree, and Amarnath in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V ...

'' (1969) #''

Bhagya Devathe ''Bhagya Devathe'' () is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Rathnakar-Madhu and produced by V Sundareshan. The film stars Rajkumar, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Balakrishna. The film had musical score by Gnanamani. The movie ...

'' (1968) #'' Mantralaya Mahatme'' (1966) #'' Chandavalliya Thota'' (1964) #'' Kalaavati'' (1964) #'' Kavaleradu Kulavandu'' (1964) #'' Veera Sankalpa'' (1964) #'' Jeevana Taranga'' (1963) #'' Kalitharu Henne'' (1963) #'' Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha'' (Seetha) (1963) #'' Bhoodaana'' (1962) #'' Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu'' (1962) #''

Thejaswini ''Thejaswini'' () is a 1962 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. L. N. Simha and produced by Pandari Bai. The film stars Rajkumar, Pandari Bai, Rajashankar and Rajasree. The film had musical score by M. Venkataraju. The movie is based ...

'' (1962) #'' Dashavathara'' (Lakshmi, Seete, Rukmini) (1960) #'' Jagajyothi Basaveshwara'' (1959) #'' Abba Aa Hudugi'' (1959) #'' Mane Thumbida Hennu'' (1958) #'' Mangala Suthra'' (1958) #'' Shukradese'' (1957) #'' Bhakta Vijaya'' (1956)

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