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About
Known for her performances in such 1970s Telugu films as Adavi Ramudu, Anthuleni Katha, and Siri Siri Muvva, this popular actress went on to win a Filmfare Award for her role in the 1983 movie Sagara Sangamam. Also a politician, she served in the Indian Lok Sabha as a member of the Samajwadi Party.
Before Fame
During her teenage years, she had the opportunity to dance in a Telugu movie titled Bhoomi Kosam. This appearance led to starring roles in such Telugu and Kannada films as, respectively, Seetha Kalyanam and Sanadi Appanna.
Trivia
She appeared in her first Hindi-speaking role in the 1982, K. Vishwanath-directed film Kaamchor.
Family Life
In the mid 1980s, she stirred controversy by marrying an already-married film producer named Srikant Nahata.
Associated With
She co-starred with Mammooty in the 1985 Malayalam movie Iniyum Katha Thudarum.
