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{{Short description|Indian Tamil actress}}
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| name = K. R. Indira Devi
| name = K. R. Indira Devi
| image = K. R. Indira Devi (Pic).jpg
| image = K. R. Indira Devi (Pic).jpg
| caption =
| caption = Old Portrait of K.R Indira devi
| birth_name = Kancheepuram Ramasamy Indira Devi
| birth_name = Kancheepuram Ramasamy Indira Devi
| native_name =
| native_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date|1949|01|01|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1949|01|01|df=y}}
| birth_place = {{nowrap|[[Kancheepuram]], [[British Raj|British India]]}}
| birth_place = {{nowrap|[[Kancheepuram]], [[British Raj|British India]]}}
| death_date = 16 March 2017 (aged 68)
| death_date = 16 March 2017 (aged 68)
| death_place = {{nowrap|[[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India}}
| death_place = {{nowrap|[[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India}}
| height =
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| other_names = Indira, Indira Devi
| other_names = Indira, Indira Devi
| occupation = Actress, Dubbing Artiste
| occupation = Actress, Dubbing Artiste
| awards = [[Kalaimamani]] Awards
| awards = [[Kalaimamani]] Awards
| years_active = 1959–2017
| years_active = 1959–2017
| homepage =
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| parents = K. S. Ramasamy (father)
| parents = K. S. Ramasamy (father)
| spouse = Sankara Narayanan
| spouse = Sankara Narayanan
| children = Jayageetha (daughter)
| children = Jayageetha (daughter)
| relatives = Anuradha (Sister)
| relatives = Anuradha (Sister)
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'''K. R. Indira Devi''' (1949–2017) was an Indian actress who was active in [[Tamil Cinema]] during the latter half of the 20th century. She was well known for her supporting roles, but was also a successful dubbing artist. In a career spanning close to five decades, she acted in more than 250 films in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andhrawishesh.com/telugu-film-movies/374-movie-news/57009-actress-kalimamai-kr-indira-no-more|title=Actress Kalaimamani K. R. Indira no More|access-date=2017-03-18|publisher=andhrawishesh}}</ref> Indira debuted as heroine in ''[[Konjum Kumari]]'' (1963). She was awarded the [[Kalaimamani]] by Government of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/veteran-actress-kr-indira-passes-away-in-chennai/articleshow/57683551.cms|title=கலைமாமணி பட்டம் பெற்ற பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திராதேவி காலமானார்|access-date=2017-03-20|publisher=tamil.samayam}}</ref>
'''K. R. Indira Devi''' (1949–2017) was an Indian actress who was active in [[Tamil Cinema]] during the latter half of the 20th century. She was well known for her supporting roles, but was also a successful dubbing artist. In a career spanning close to five decades, she acted in more than 250 films in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://andhrawishesh.com/telugu-film-movies/374-movie-news/57009-actress-kalimamai-kr-indira-no-more |title=Actress Kalaimamani K. R. Indira no More |access-date=18 March 2017 |publisher=andhrawishesh}}</ref> Indira debuted as heroine in ''[[Konjum Kumari]]'' (1963). She was awarded the [[Kalaimamani]] by Government of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/veteran-actress-kr-indira-passes-away-in-chennai/articleshow/57683551.cms |title=கலைமாமணி பட்டம் பெற்ற பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திராதேவி காலமானார் |access-date=20 March 2017 |publisher=tamil.samayam}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Indira Devi was born in the [[Kanchipuram district]]. At the age of 14, she moved to [[Chennai]] and joined drama troupe and began performance in stage plays. Then she entered film industry and started her career in [[Supporting role]]. In 1959, she acted with ''Kann Thirandhathu'' starring [[Mynavathi]] under the direction of K. V. Srinivasan produced by Narayanan Companies and she was the onscreen pair for A. Karunanidhi. She made her acting debut as heroine with ''[[Konjum Kumari]]'' starring [[R. S. Manohar]] and [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] under the direction of G. Viswanathan and produced by [[Modern Theatres]] in 1963.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/57318/cinema/kollywood/Vetern-Actress-KR-Indira-Passes-away.htm|title= Veteran Actress KR Indira Passes Away -(பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திரா தேவி காலமானார்)|date= 16 March 2017|access-date=2017-03-18|publisher=cinema.dinamalar}}</ref> Indira was the onscreen pair for [[M. N. Nambiar]] in MGR's ''[[Petralthan Pillaiya]]'' (1966), [[Gemini Ganesan]] in ''[[Sumaithaangi]]'' (1962) and [[M. R. Radha]] in ''[[Hello Mister Zamindar]]'' (1965). She starred with [[Sivaji Ganesan]], and [[Sivakumar]]. She acted in more than 250 films in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and other Indian languages, the notable ones being [[Kandhan Karunai]], [[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]], and with superstar [[Rajinikanth]] in films such as [[Mannan (film)|Mannan]], and [[Panakkaran]]. Her last film was ''[[Girivalam (film)|Girivalam]]'' (2005) where she played Granny to [[Richard Rishi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/Cinema/CinemaNews/2017/03/16181159/1074200/Star-group-gets-Baahubali-2-satellite-rights.vpf|title=சினிமா மாலைமலர் - பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர்'. இந்திராதேவி காலமானார்|access-date=2017-03-20|publisher=cinema.maalaimalar}}</ref> Indira acted in many television serials, and worked as a dubbing artist in more than 500 films.
Indira Devi was born in the [[Kanchipuram district]]. At the age of 14, she moved to [[Chennai]] and joined drama troupe and began performance in stage plays. Then she entered film industry and started her career in [[Supporting role]]. In 1959, she acted with ''Kann Thirandhathu'' starring [[Mynavathi]] under the direction of K. V. Srinivasan produced by Narayanan Companies and she was the onscreen pair for A. Karunanidhi. She made her acting debut as heroine with ''[[Konjum Kumari]]'' starring [[R. S. Manohar]] and [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] under the direction of G. Viswanathan and produced by [[Modern Theatres]] in 1963.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/57318/cinema/kollywood/Vetern-Actress-KR-Indira-Passes-away.htm |title=Veteran Actress KR Indira Passes Away -(பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திரா தேவி காலமானார்) |date=16 March 2017 |access-date=18 March 2017 |publisher=cinema.dinamalar}}</ref> Indira was the onscreen pair for [[M. N. Nambiar]] in MGR's ''[[Petralthan Pillaiya]]'' (1966), [[Gemini Ganesan]] in ''[[Sumaithaangi]]'' (1962) and [[M. R. Radha]] in ''[[Hello Mister Zamindar]]'' (1965). She starred with [[Sivaji Ganesan]], and [[Sivakumar]]. She acted in more than 250 films in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and other Indian languages, the notable ones being [[Kandhan Karunai]], [[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]], and with superstar [[Rajinikanth]] in films such as [[Mannan (film)|Mannan]], and [[Panakkaran]]. Her last film was ''[[Girivalam (film)|Girivalam]]'' (2005) where she played Granny to [[Richard Rishi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/Cinema/CinemaNews/2017/03/16181159/1074200/Star-group-gets-Baahubali-2-satellite-rights.vpf |title=சினிமா மாலைமலர் - பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர்'. இந்திராதேவி காலமானார் |access-date=20 March 2017 |publisher=cinema.maalaimalar}}</ref> Indira acted in many television serials, and worked as a dubbing artist in more than 500 films.


== Other works ==
== Other works ==
Indira also worked as a heroine in the film ''[[Konjum Kumari]]''. The film also marked versatile actress [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] raised to the status of heroine. The film was made by editor-turned-director G. Viswanathan. The film was [[Modern Theatres]]' 100th film. [[T. R. Sundaram]]'s last film.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web |author=Randor Guy |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Konjum-Kumari-1963/article6919740.ece |title= Blast form the Past – Konjum Kumari 1963 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=21 February 2015|access-date=2017-03-27}}</ref> Indira worked along with [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[S. S. Rajendran]] in R. K. S. drama troupe, and with [[Sivaji Ganesan]]'s stage play named as ''Thenkkoodu''.
Indira also worked as a heroine in the film ''[[Konjum Kumari]]''. The film also marked versatile actress [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] raised to the status of heroine. The film was made by editor-turned-director G. Viswanathan. The film was [[Modern Theatres]]' 100th film. [[T. R. Sundaram]]'s last film.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web |author=Randor Guy |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Konjum-Kumari-1963/article6919740.ece |title=Blast form the Past – Konjum Kumari 1963 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=21 February 2015 |access-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> Indira worked along with [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[S. S. Rajendran]] in R. K. S. drama troupe, and with [[Sivaji Ganesan]]'s stage play named as ''Thenkkoodu''.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Indira's father K. S. Ramasamy was a popular [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] singer as well as a stage artiste.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollytalk.com/cinenews/actress-k-r-indira-passes-away-543289.html|title=Actress K. R. Indira Devi Passes Away|access-date=2017-03-20|publisher=kollytalk}}</ref> Indira is also the elder sister of popular dubbing artist Anuradha and mother of dubbing artist Jayageetha. Indira was married to Shankara Narayanan and they have one daughter, named Jayageetha.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tamilsaga.com/english/cinemadetail/2691.html|title=Famous Dubbing Artist K. R. Indira Passed Away|access-date=2017-03-20|publisher=tamilsaga}}</ref>
Indira's father K. S. Ramasamy was a popular [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] singer as well as a stage artiste.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kollytalk.com/cinenews/actress-k-r-indira-passes-away-543289.html |title=Actress K. R. Indira Devi Passes Away |access-date=20 March 2017 |publisher=kollytalk |archive-date=20 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320233043/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/actress-k-r-indira-passes-away-543289.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Indira is also the elder sister of popular dubbing artist Anuradha and mother of dubbing artist Jayageetha. Indira was married to Shankara Narayanan and they have one daughter, named Jayageetha.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://tamilsaga.com/english/cinemadetail/2691.html |title=Famous Dubbing Artist K. R. Indira Passed Away |access-date=20 March 2017 |publisher=tamilsaga}}</ref>


== Death ==
== Death ==
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Latest revision as of 04:50, 11 September 2024

Not to be confused with Indian Princess Indira Devi.

K. R. Indira Devi
Old Portrait of K.R Indira devi
Born
Kancheepuram Ramasamy Indira Devi

(1949-01-01)1 January 1949
Kancheepuram, British India
Died16 March 2017 (aged 68)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesIndira, Indira Devi
Occupation(s)Actress, Dubbing Artiste
Years active1959–2017
SpouseSankara Narayanan
ChildrenJayageetha (daughter)
ParentK. S. Ramasamy (father)
RelativesAnuradha (Sister)
AwardsKalaimamani Awards

K. R. Indira Devi (1949–2017) was an Indian actress who was active in Tamil Cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. She was well known for her supporting roles, but was also a successful dubbing artist. In a career spanning close to five decades, she acted in more than 250 films in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.[1] Indira debuted as heroine in Konjum Kumari (1963). She was awarded the Kalaimamani by Government of Tamil Nadu.[2]

Early life

[edit]

Indira Devi was born in the Kanchipuram district. At the age of 14, she moved to Chennai and joined drama troupe and began performance in stage plays. Then she entered film industry and started her career in Supporting role. In 1959, she acted with Kann Thirandhathu starring Mynavathi under the direction of K. V. Srinivasan produced by Narayanan Companies and she was the onscreen pair for A. Karunanidhi. She made her acting debut as heroine with Konjum Kumari starring R. S. Manohar and Manorama under the direction of G. Viswanathan and produced by Modern Theatres in 1963.[3] Indira was the onscreen pair for M. N. Nambiar in MGR's Petralthan Pillaiya (1966), Gemini Ganesan in Sumaithaangi (1962) and M. R. Radha in Hello Mister Zamindar (1965). She starred with Sivaji Ganesan, and Sivakumar. She acted in more than 250 films in the Tamil and other Indian languages, the notable ones being Kandhan Karunai, Sindhu Bhairavi, and with superstar Rajinikanth in films such as Mannan, and Panakkaran. Her last film was Girivalam (2005) where she played Granny to Richard Rishi.[4] Indira acted in many television serials, and worked as a dubbing artist in more than 500 films.

Other works

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Indira also worked as a heroine in the film Konjum Kumari. The film also marked versatile actress Manorama raised to the status of heroine. The film was made by editor-turned-director G. Viswanathan. The film was Modern Theatres' 100th film. T. R. Sundaram's last film.[5] Indira worked along with Sivaji Ganesan and S. S. Rajendran in R. K. S. drama troupe, and with Sivaji Ganesan's stage play named as Thenkkoodu.

Personal life

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Indira's father K. S. Ramasamy was a popular Carnatic singer as well as a stage artiste.[6] Indira is also the elder sister of popular dubbing artist Anuradha and mother of dubbing artist Jayageetha. Indira was married to Shankara Narayanan and they have one daughter, named Jayageetha.[7]

Death

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On 16 March 2017, Indira Devi was admitted to hospital in Chennai for respiratory problems and died following a Cardiac arrest. She was 68 years old. A number of Tamil film celebrities including Secretary Vishal, Vice-president Ponvannan, and General council members Udhaya and Hemachander from Nadigar Sangam visited her place and paid their obeisance.[citation needed]

Award

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Partial filmography

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Indira Devi acted in more than 250 films.

Tamil

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Year Movie Role Notes
1959 Kan Thiranthathu Chinnayi
1962 Paadha Kaanikkai
Sumaithaangi
1963 Konjum Kumari Manickam Debut Film as Heroine
1964 Vazhkai Vazhvatharke
1965 Hello Mister Zamindar
1966 Petralthan Pillaiya
1967 Kandhan Karunai
1968 Sathiyam Thavaradhey
1970 Enga Mama
Yaen?
Paadhukaappu
1971 Moondru Dheivangal
Sabatham Yasodha
1973 Pookkari
1974 Athaiya Mamiya
1976 Dasavatharam Thalambu
1979 Gnana Kuzhandhai
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1980 Ilamai Kolam
1981 Velichathukku Vaaga
1982 Anandha Ragam
1983 Yuga Dharmam
1984 Raja Veettu Kannukkutty
1985 Sindhu Bhairavi
Sri Raghavendrar
1990 Panakkaran
1991 Jenma Natchathram Mrs. Elizabeth Remake of The Omen (1976)
Paattondru Ketten
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1992 Mannan
1994 Magalir Mattum
2005 Girivalam Giriprasad's grandmother Remake of Hindi film Humraaz

Kannada

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Year Movie Role Notes
1963 Mana Mecchida Madadi
1968 Mannina Maga
1970 Vaagdaana
Devara Makkalu
1975 Thrimurthy
1977 Bayasade Banda Bhagya
Chinna Ninna Muddaduve
1978 Suli
1981 Keralida Simha
1984 Onde Raktha

References

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  1. ^ "Actress Kalaimamani K. R. Indira no More". andhrawishesh. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  2. ^ "கலைமாமணி பட்டம் பெற்ற பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திராதேவி காலமானார்". tamil.samayam. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Veteran Actress KR Indira Passes Away -(பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திரா தேவி காலமானார்)". cinema.dinamalar. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  4. ^ "சினிமா மாலைமலர் - பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர்'. இந்திராதேவி காலமானார்". cinema.maalaimalar. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  5. ^ Randor Guy (21 February 2015). "Blast form the Past – Konjum Kumari 1963". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Actress K. R. Indira Devi Passes Away". kollytalk. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Famous Dubbing Artist K. R. Indira Passed Away". tamilsaga. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
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