S. K. Padmadevi Explained

S. K. Padmadevi
Birth Date:1924
Birth Place:Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Death Date:19 September 2019 (aged 95)
Death Place:Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Yearsactive:since 1934
Spouse:Padmanabha Rao
Occupation:Actress

S. K. Padmadevi (1924 – 19 September 2019)[1] was an Indian actress in the Kannada and Tamil film industries.

Padmadevi started working in Kannada theatre in 1930 and remained active on stage till 1960. Later she was associated with All India Radio for two decades.[2]

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

Award

In 2016 she was awarded R. Nagendra Rao award instituted by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ibtimes.co.in/veteran-kannada-actress-sk-padmadevi-passes-away-95-805698 Veteran Kannada actress SK Padmadevi passes away at 95
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/the-play-was-a-peg-for-music/article3247597.ece ‘The play was a peg for music’
  3. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/veteran-actor-padmadevi-honoured/article8311496.ece Veteran actor Padmadevi honoured