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Sachu

January 29, 2023

Saraswathi Sundaresan Iyer, professionally known as Kumari Sachu (born 7 January 1948) is an Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 films in five different languages and a few television serials. She is a character actress/comedienne who has nonchalantly blended into the roles she has portrayed over five decades. She made her film début in 1953 in the film Rani at the age of 4, and has since then been a prominent face on the silver screen. Since 1995, she has started acting in television serials.[1] In 2012, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai, honored Kumari Sachu with the Nadaga Soodamani award.[2]

Sachu
Born
Saraswathi

(1948-01-07) 7 January 1948 (age 75)
Pudhupadi, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu
Other namesKumari Sachu
OccupationActress
Years active1953 – Present
Parent(s)Father: Sundaresan Iyer
Mother: Jayalakshmi
RelativesMaadi Lakshmi (actress)

Early life

Sachu was born into a large family in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Hailing from an orthodox family of musicians, lawyers and teachers, it was not smooth sailing for the young actress, but her talent acted as the decisive factor. Permission was granted by her lawyer-father. As she teamed up with her sister for Bharatanatyam recitals, her film career forged ahead. Sachu has a sister named Maadi Lakshmi. She was an actress.

Film career

In 1953, Sachu, then less than four years old, was noticed by director A. S. A. Sami (of Velaikkari fame), who was in the process of casting her sister for a dance number.[3] Sami cast her in the Bhanumathi-starrer Rani, and for a scene, she had to cry. But Sachu just did not know how to cry! A quiet pinch did the trick. Then followed the Arignar Anna-scripted Sorga Vaasal. As the younger Paro in Devadasu, her performance was endearing. The chubby-faced Sachu went on to fill the vacuum left by Baby Saroja.

Sachu performed with élan with the legends, be it Bhanumathi, Padmini, Anjali Devi, or Savithri. The evergreen Maya Bazaar was her first 100-day film, and in the film, she played the cherubic Kutti Vatsala (Junior Savithri). Playing the junior version of S. Varalakshmi in "Shyamala" thrilled her no end since it starred the legendary Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. She then took a small break during which she spent the interim perfecting her dance, giving recitals and playing sister roles. Her first film as heroine in Veera Thirumagan with Anandan, screened in 1961.

She was offered to play the role of a comedian and act as Nagesh's pair in the film Kadhalikka Neramillai,[4] This film starred Muthuraman, Nagesh, Kanchana, Rajasree and T. S. Balaiah. After the success of this film, she was put in comedian's role opposite actors like Suruli Rajan, "Thengai" Srinivasan, Cho Ramaswamy, Thangavelu, M. R. Vasu and M. R. Radha in many films from 1964 to 1989. She, Manorama and Jayalalithaa came together to act in 2 classic comedy films - Galata Kalyanam and Bommalattam. Her other notable films include Delhi Mapillai, Thenmazhai, Sorgam, Ooty Varai Oravu, Thunaivan and Meenava Nanban.

The 1970s saw her taking to the stage, and her first play was PVR's Neerottam, where she played the famous Charu. She played a dual role in ARS' Deviyar Iruvar.

Since then, Sachu has been lending her talents out and has successfully starred in over 500 films playing varied roles, and has starred alongside veteran actors such as Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Muthuraman, S. A. Ashokan, Nagesh, Suruli Rajan, Thengai Srinivasan, Thangavelu and M. R. Radha.

The late 1970s and 1980s saw her playing supporting roles in films alongside Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, and many others, while she has also played mother and grandmother roles to younger actors such as Vijay, Surya, Karthik, Sakthi Vasu and many others.

Television career

She moved on to the small screen since 1995 and has starred in many serials such as Manbumigu Maamiyar, Costly Mappilay, Ananda Bhavan, Dinesh Ganesh and Veetukku Veedu Looty, where she quotes that she had been able to act in roles which she could not in cinema.

She also acted as Vijayakumar's elder sister in the serial Nandini, which aired on Sun TV.

Awards and nominations

A proud moment in Sachu's life was when she received the Kalaimamani award from Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in 1991 and the Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha award, which was presented by M. S. Subbulakshmi. Also in 2012, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai, honoured Kumari Sachu with the Nadaga Soodamani award.

Partial filmography

References

  1. ^ . The Hindu. 7 October 2003. Archived from the original on 26 October 2003. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Kumari Sachu Honored". Behindwoods. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Tamil Cinema News | Kollywood News | Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar".
  4. ^ "Tamil Cinema News | Kollywood News | Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar".

External links

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Saraswathi Sundaresan Iyer professionally known as Kumari Sachu born 7 January 1948 is an Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 films in five different languages and a few television serials She is a character actress comedienne who has nonchalantly blended into the roles she has portrayed over five decades She made her film debut in 1953 in the film Rani at the age of 4 and has since then been a prominent face on the silver screen Since 1995 she has started acting in television serials 1 In 2012 Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai honored Kumari Sachu with the Nadaga Soodamani award 2 SachuBornSaraswathi 1948 01 07 7 January 1948 age 75 Pudhupadi Vellore district Tamil NaduOther namesKumari SachuOccupationActressYears active1953 PresentParent s Father Sundaresan IyerMother JayalakshmiRelativesMaadi Lakshmi actress Contents 1 Early life 2 Film career 3 Television career 4 Awards and nominations 5 Partial filmography 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditSachu was born into a large family in Mylapore Chennai Tamil Nadu Hailing from an orthodox family of musicians lawyers and teachers it was not smooth sailing for the young actress but her talent acted as the decisive factor Permission was granted by her lawyer father As she teamed up with her sister for Bharatanatyam recitals her film career forged ahead Sachu has a sister named Maadi Lakshmi She was an actress Film career EditIn 1953 Sachu then less than four years old was noticed by director A S A Sami of Velaikkari fame who was in the process of casting her sister for a dance number 3 Sami cast her in the Bhanumathi starrer Rani and for a scene she had to cry But Sachu just did not know how to cry A quiet pinch did the trick Then followed the Arignar Anna scripted Sorga Vaasal As the younger Paro in Devadasu her performance was endearing The chubby faced Sachu went on to fill the vacuum left by Baby Saroja Sachu performed with elan with the legends be it Bhanumathi Padmini Anjali Devi or Savithri The evergreen Maya Bazaar was her first 100 day film and in the film she played the cherubic Kutti Vatsala Junior Savithri Playing the junior version of S Varalakshmi in Shyamala thrilled her no end since it starred the legendary Thyagaraja Bhagavathar She then took a small break during which she spent the interim perfecting her dance giving recitals and playing sister roles Her first film as heroine in Veera Thirumagan with Anandan screened in 1961 She was offered to play the role of a comedian and act as Nagesh s pair in the film Kadhalikka Neramillai 4 This film starred Muthuraman Nagesh Kanchana Rajasree and T S Balaiah After the success of this film she was put in comedian s role opposite actors like Suruli Rajan Thengai Srinivasan Cho Ramaswamy Thangavelu M R Vasu and M R Radha in many films from 1964 to 1989 She Manorama and Jayalalithaa came together to act in 2 classic comedy films Galata Kalyanam and Bommalattam Her other notable films include Delhi Mapillai Thenmazhai Sorgam Ooty Varai Oravu Thunaivan and Meenava Nanban The 1970s saw her taking to the stage and her first play was PVR s Neerottam where she played the famous Charu She played a dual role in ARS Deviyar Iruvar Since then Sachu has been lending her talents out and has successfully starred in over 500 films playing varied roles and has starred alongside veteran actors such as Sivaji Ganesan M G Ramachandran Muthuraman S A Ashokan Nagesh Suruli Rajan Thengai Srinivasan Thangavelu and M R Radha The late 1970s and 1980s saw her playing supporting roles in films alongside Rajinikanth Kamal Haasan Chiranjeevi and many others while she has also played mother and grandmother roles to younger actors such as Vijay Surya Karthik Sakthi Vasu and many others Television career EditShe moved on to the small screen since 1995 and has starred in many serials such as Manbumigu Maamiyar Costly Mappilay Ananda Bhavan Dinesh Ganesh and Veetukku Veedu Looty where she quotes that she had been able to act in roles which she could not in cinema She also acted as Vijayakumar s elder sister in the serial Nandini which aired on Sun TV Awards and nominations EditA proud moment in Sachu s life was when she received the Kalaimamani award from Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in 1991 and the Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha award which was presented by M S Subbulakshmi Also in 2012 Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai honoured Kumari Sachu with the Nadaga Soodamani award Partial filmography EditRani Debut film 1952 Shyamala 1952 Devadasu 1953 Avvaiyar 1953 Sorgavasal 1954 Bahut Din Huye 1954 Kaveri 1955 Sandhosham Kollame song dance as child Maya Bazaar 1957 Raja Desingu 1960 Veera Thirumagan 1962 Kalai Arasi 1963 Kaadhalikka Neramillai 1964 Inapravugal 1965 Malayalam film Subhaidha 1965 Malayalam film Kalyanayathrayil 1966 Malayalam film Thenmazhai 1966 Bama Vijayam 1967 Ninaivil Nindraval Ooty Varai Uravu 1967 Delhi Mapillai 1968 as Meghala Galatta Kalyanam 1968 as Kaantha Bommalattam 1968 as geetha Dial 2244 1968 Malayalam film Vilakkapetta Bandhangal 1969 Malayalam film Sorgam 1970 Maanavan 1970 as Ramu s wife Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa 1971 as Nurse Sarasa Mani s lover amp Dr Swamynathan s daughter Annai Velankanni 1972 as Candle Seller Woman Pillaiyo Pillai 1972 Dhikku Theriyatha Kaattil 1972 Paruva Kaalam 1974 Anbu Thangai 1974 Avanthan Manithan 1975 Cinema Paithiyam 1975 Dheepam 1977 Balapareekshanam 1978 Malayalam film Pathinalam Ravu 1978 Malayalam film Dharma Yuddham 1979 Ellam Un Kairasi 1980 Sujatha 1980 Dwanthayudham 1981 Malayalam film Oorukku Oru Pillai 1982 Solla Thudikuthu Manasu 1988 Manasukkul Mathappu 1988 as Nurse Mary Naangal 1992 Avatharam 1995 Tata Birla 1996 Priyanka 1994 Oomai Vizhigal 1986 Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga 1999 Endrendrum Kadhal 1999 Priyasakhi 2005 Jerry 2006 Something Something Unakkum Enakkum 2006 Shankar Dada Zindabad 2007 Telugu film Sadhu Miranda 2008 Ainthaam Padai 2009 Aatanayagan 2010 Gowravargal 2010 Thillu Mullu 2013 Naiyaandi 2013 Irumbu Kuthirai 2014 Gethu 2016 Avan Aval 2016 Kodi 2016 Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru 2016 Chennai 600028 II Second Innings 2016 Utharavu Maharaja 2018 Perazhagi ISO 2019 Ayogya 2019 Jackpot 2019 Dharala Prabhu 2020 as Kundhavai Prabhu s grandmother Boom Boom Kaalai 2021 Veetla Vishesham 2022 The Legend 2022 Naai Sekar Returns 2022 References Edit Simply Sachu The Hindu 7 October 2003 Archived from the original on 26 October 2003 Retrieved 15 June 2013 Kumari Sachu Honored Behindwoods 13 April 2012 Retrieved 15 June 2013 Tamil Cinema News Kollywood News Tamil Film News Maalaimalar Tamil Cinema News Kollywood News Tamil Film News Maalaimalar External links EditSachu at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sachu amp oldid 1128470807, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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