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{{Short description|Indian actress and comedian}} | |||
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| death_date = {{death date|df=yes|2012|04|02}} | | death_date = {{death date|df=yes|2012|04|02}} | ||
| death_place = [[Chennai]] | | death_place = [[Chennai]] | ||
| other_names = | | other_names = | ||
| alma_mater = | | alma_mater = | ||
| occupation = [[Actress]], [[ | | occupation = [[Actress]], [[Comedian]] | ||
| spouse = {{marriage |[[K. A. Thangavelu]]|1959|1994|end=d.}} | | spouse = {{marriage |[[K. A. Thangavelu]]|1959|1994|end=d.}} | ||
| children = Sumathi (b. 1961) | | children = Sumathi (b. 1961) | ||
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'''M. Saroja''' was an Indian | '''M. Saroja''' was an Indian actress and comedian who worked in [[Tamil cinema]]. She was frequently paired alongside [[K. A. Thangavelu]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=2012-04-05 |title=Saroja will stay on |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/saroja-will-stay-on/article3283900.ece |access-date=2022-08-05 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Director K. Subramaniam introduced Saroja to the film industry, when she was 14 years old. She played the role of leading Tamil actor [[M. G. Ramachandran]]’s cousin in the film ''[[Sarvadhikari (film)|Sarvadhikari]]'', her debut. Later on, she continued to act in more than 300 films in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]] and [[Kannada]] languages. The most important film in her career was the ''[[Kalyana Parisu]]'' in which she paired with her husband [[K. A. Thangavelu]].<ref name=TAMIL>{{cite web|url=http://tamilomovie.com/tamil-actress-news/6557-actress-m-saroja-passes-away | Director K. Subramaniam introduced Saroja to the film industry, when she was 14 years old. She played the role of leading Tamil actor [[M. G. Ramachandran]]’s cousin in the film ''[[Sarvadhikari (film)|Sarvadhikari]]'', her debut. Later on, she continued to act in more than 300 films in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]] and [[Kannada]] languages. The most important film in her career was the ''[[Kalyana Parisu]]'' in which she paired with her husband [[K. A. Thangavelu]].<ref name="TAMIL">{{cite web |date=3 April 2012 |title=Actress M Saroja passes away |url=http://tamilomovie.com/tamil-actress-news/6557-actress-m-saroja-passes-away |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405202900/http://tamilomovie.com/tamil-actress-news/6557-actress-m-saroja-passes-away |archivedate=2012-04-05 |accessdate=2012-04-13 |website=Tamilomovie.com}}</ref><ref name="AP">{{cite news |date=2 April 2012 |title=Veteran actress M Saroja passes away |work=Times of AP |publisher= |url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/veteran-actress-m-saroja-passes-away/ |url-status=dead |access-date=6 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729072027/http://timesofap.com/cinema/veteran-actress-m-saroja-passes-away/ |archive-date=29 July 2012 |accessdate=}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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The [[Tamil Nadu]] Government felicitated her with Kalaimamani Award in appreciation.<ref name=TAMIL/> She also won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award]] - Sivaji Ganesan Award in 2002. | The [[Tamil Nadu]] Government felicitated her with Kalaimamani Award in appreciation.<ref name=TAMIL/> She also won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award]] - Sivaji Ganesan Award in 2002. | ||
==Filmography ( | ==Filmography (partial)== | ||
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M. Saroja | |
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| Born | 1933 |
| Died | 2 April 2012 |
| Occupation | Actress, Comedian |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Sumathi (b. 1961) |
M. Saroja was an Indian actress and comedian who worked in Tamil cinema. She was frequently paired alongside K. A. Thangavelu.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
Director K. Subramaniam introduced Saroja to the film industry, when she was 14 years old. She played the role of leading Tamil actor M. G. Ramachandran’s cousin in the film Sarvadhikari, her debut. Later on, she continued to act in more than 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages. The most important film in her career was the Kalyana Parisu in which she paired with her husband K. A. Thangavelu.[2][3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
On the 100th day celebrations of Kalyana Parisu, Saroja and Thangavelu got married in Madurai Murugan Temple. They have a daughter Sumathi. Thangavelu died in 1994.[2][3]
Death[edit | edit source]
On 2 April 2012, she died due to cardiac arrest at her home in T. Nagar, Chennai. She was 79 years old.[2][3]
Awards[edit | edit source]
The Tamil Nadu Government felicitated her with Kalaimamani Award in appreciation.[2] She also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award - Sivaji Ganesan Award in 2002.
Filmography (partial)[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Sarvadhikari | Karpagam | Debut movie |
| 1953 | Gumastha | Pappi | |
| 1953 | Marumagal | ||
| 1954 | Pudhu Yugam | ||
| 1955 | Kaveri | ||
| 1957 | Pathini Deivam | ||
| 1957 | Aravalli | ||
| 1957 | Karpukkarasi | ||
| 1958 | Mangalya Bhagyam | ||
| 1958 | Boologa Rambai | ||
| 1959 | Kalyana Parisu | ||
| 1959 | Nalla Theerpu | ||
| 1959 | Vannakili | ||
| 1959 | Engal Kuladevi | ||
| 1959 | Manaiviye Manithanin Manickam | ||
| 1960 | Maa Babu | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Deivapiravi | ||
| 1960 | Adutha Veetu Penn | ||
| 1960 | Puthiya Pathai | ||
| 1961 | Arasilankumari | ||
| 1961 | Thirudathe | ||
| 1961 | Marutha Nattu Veeran | ||
| 1961 | Manapanthal | ||
| 1962 | Paarthaal Pasi Theerum | ||
| 1963 | Arivaali | ||
| 1968 | Thillana Mohanambal | ||
| 1976 | Idhaya Malar | ||
| 1980 | Muyalukku Moonu Kaal | ||
| 1980 | Thunaivi Thozhan | ||
| 1983 | Oppandham |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (5 April 2012). "Saroja will stay on". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Actress M Saroja passes away". Tamilomovie.com. 3 April 2012. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Veteran actress M Saroja passes away". Times of AP. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
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