Meet actress, who featured in 1500 films in her 60 years career, worked with 5 chief ministers, real life was full of pain, she was…

In Indian cinema, where stars rise and fade, many artists have been there who left an unforgettable mark that not just created personal space for them but also became an example for upcoming generation that one must not think that life is like a cinema, enjoy it until you can. However, their real life had a completely different approach for them that only caused pain and sorrow.

Today, we will be talking about one such actress, who wasn’t just a performer, but also a powerhouse of talent. Let’s read below!

The Aachi Of Indian Cinema

Here we are talking about Tamil comedian star Manorama, who was one of most renowned actresses from her time. The actress, with span of 60 years’ career, acted in over 1,500 films and delivered more than 5,000 stage performances. Her comic timing and magnetic presence lit up screens across languages and generations. She earned a nickname from her ardent fans, Aachi, for often portraying powerful motherly roles that touched millions. 

The actress, born in lower lower-class family, made her debut in 1958 in GR Nathan’s Maalayitta Mangai, which became a significant role for her career. Later, she featured in many highly acclaimed films, including Chinna Thambi, Maman Machan, Nattamai, Gemini, Saamy and many others. Later, after leaving significant mark in Tamil industry, actress tried her luck in Bollywood, which turned into a charm for her as she featured with actor Mehmood in Kunwara Baap. The film received positive response and became a box office hit.

When Manorama Served With Renowned Ministers Like…

The actress who primarily worked in Tamil cinema, also appeared in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. In the 90s she also received Filmfare and National awards for her outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema. Later, during the 1996 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, she campaigned for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by J. Jayalalithaa, which gave her a dynamic approach in the world of politics, too. In the upcoming years, she worked with five famous chief ministers that includes, C. N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa and N. T. Rama Rao.

The Real and Reel Life Difference of the Comedy Queen

The personal life of Manorama, also known as the comedy queen, was filled with sorrow. Her mother, Kasi Clockudaiyar, raised her while working as a maid in other homes. As her mother’s health deteriorated, she was forced to leave school at the age of 11 to work as a maid. When she was 12 years old, she joined a play troupe and began acting. 

Manorama, who progressed from theatre to film and eventually to top actress position, broke financial barriers and achieved enormous fame but, her personal life, however, remained buried in sorrow. The actress had a love marriage in 1964 with businessman S. M. Ramanathan, but in 1966, after the birth of her son Bhupathi, her spouse abandoned her due to an astrologer’s prediction. In the year 2015, due to long-term illness and multiple organ failure, the comedy queen of Indian Cinema bid farewell to this world.

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