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Manorama

Born: 1937-05-26
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Last Updated on 30 Jul 2025
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Aachi Manorama was a famous Indian actress known for her comedy roles.She was loved by all for her unique voice and natural acting style.

Aachi Manorama was a famous Indian actress known for her comedy roles.She was loved by all for her unique voice and natural acting style.

Gopishantha (Manorama) was born in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. Manorama acted in more than 1,500 films. She mainly worked in Tamil and also in Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. In 2002, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri, and she won more than 100 awards, including the National Film Award, Kalaimamani Award, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South. Aachi Manorama started her career as a stage artist in Vairam Nataka Sabha dramas and made her debut in the film "Malayitta Mangai" (1958), directed by G. Viswanathan. Aachi Manorama was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records in 1985 for acting in over 1,000 films. Aachi Manorama is widely known for having acted with almost all leading actors in Tamil cinema across generations. She died in Chennai on 10 October 2015 as a result of multiple organ failure at the age of 78.
Gopishantha (Manorama) was born in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. Manorama acted in more than 1,500 films. She mainly worked in Tamil and also in Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. In 2002, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri, and she won more than 100 awards, including the National Film Award, Kalaimamani Award, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South. Aachi Manorama started her career as a stage artist in Vairam Nataka Sabha dramas and made her debut in the film "Malayitta Mangai" (1958), directed by G. Viswanathan. Aachi Manorama was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records in 1985 for acting in over 1,000 films. Aachi Manorama is widely known for having acted with almost all leading actors in Tamil cinema across generations. She died in Chennai on 10 October 2015 as a result of multiple organ failure at the age of 78.

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Personal details

Alternative names Gopishantha
Height 5 ft 3 /(160 cm)
Born May 26, 1937 · Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Other works
Stage Dramas, Television Serials, Playback Singing

FAQ

She was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 1985 for acting in over 1,000 films.

Gopishantha.

Bhoopathy.

She died on 10 October 2015.

Her career stretched across six decades (from the mid-1950s until 2015).

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Trivia

Manorama acted with 5 generations of Tamil actors — from MGR to Vijay.

Quotes

The most difficult thing is to make people laugh, it is easy to make them cry.

Trademarks

Comic Timing – A pioneer in female comedy roles in Tamil cinema.

Nicknames

Comedy Queen of Tamil Cinema
Aachi
Panchavarnam

Salaries

NIL

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