Sriranjani Jr.
Sriranjani Jr is a respected Indian film actress who made a mark in the Tamil and Telugu film industries during the 1940s and 1950s. Born as Maha Lakshmi in Murikipudi village in Guntur district Andhra Pradesh she began her acting journey in 1944 with the film Bhishma. She gained fame through her performance in the Telugu film Gunasundari Katha in 1949 directed by K V Reddy which became a turning point in her career. She was widely admired for portraying emotional and tragic roles that reflected depth and dignity. Her notable Tamil films include Parasakthi and Ratha Kanneer where she played roles that resonated with family values and sacrifice. Known for her expressive acting and natural charm Sriranjani Jr became one of the most beloved actresses of her era in South Indian cinema.
Sriranjani Jr is a respected Indian film actress who made a mark in the Tamil and Telugu film industries during the 1940s and 1950s. Born as Maha Lakshmi in Murikipudi village in Guntur district Andhra Pradesh she began her acting journey in 1944 with the film Bhishma. She gained fame through her performance in the Telugu film Gunasundari Katha in 1949 directed by K V Reddy which became a turning point in her career. She was widely admired for portraying emotional and tragic roles that reflected depth and dignity. Her notable Tamil films include Parasakthi and Ratha Kanneer where she played roles that resonated with family values and sacrifice. Known for her expressive acting and natural charm Sriranjani Jr became one of the most beloved actresses of her era in South Indian cinema.
Sriranjani Jr born as Maha Lakshmi on February 22 1927 in Murikipudi village Guntur district Andhra Pradesh was an acclaimed actress in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She started her career at a young age in the film Bhishma released in 1944. Her performance in Gunasundari Katha in 1949 brought her widespread recognition and established her as a leading actress of that time. In Tamil cinema she was known for memorable roles in Parasakthi and Ratha Kanneer where she portrayed devoted and strong women often facing emotional struggles. Her career was defined by her ability to bring depth and emotion to her characters. She acted alongside leading stars of her time and became known for her dedication and sincerity in performance. Sriranjani Jr was the younger sister of actress Sriranjani Sr and carried forward her legacy with grace and talent. She passed away on April 27 1974 leaving behind an unforgettable contribution to South Indian cinema.Photos
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Personal details
- Alternative names Maha Lakshmi
- Height 5'4"/58kg
- Born February 22, 1927 · Murikipudi, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Relatives Sr.Sriranjani
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Sriranjani Jr was a popular Indian film actress who acted in Tamil and Telugu cinema during the 1940s and 1950s known for her emotional and family-oriented roles.
Her real name was Maha Lakshmi before she adopted the screen name Sriranjani Jr.
Her famous films include Gunasundari Katha Parasakthi and Ratha Kanneer.
She often portrayed strong emotional and tragic characters representing family values and sacrifice.
Sriranjani Jr was born on February 22 1927 and passed away on April 27 1974.
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Trivia
Sriranjani Jr was originally named Maha Lakshmi before entering films
She began her film career at the age of 17
She was known for portraying tragic and emotionally deep characters
Her film Parasakthi remains one of the landmark films in Tamil cinema history
She was the younger sister of famous actress Sriranjani Sr
Quotes
"Acting is not about fame but about living the emotions of the role"
"I believed in characters that touched the heart of ordinary people"
Trademarks
Portraying emotionally rich and tragic roles
Graceful expressions and natural dialogue delivery
Roles centered around sacrifice and family values
Nicknames
Ranjani
Salaries
Estimated Rs 3000 to Rs6000 per film in 1950s
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