M.V. Rajamma
Born: 1921-03-10
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M V Rajamma was a pioneering Indian actress and singer in South Indian cinema. She started her career in theatre and made her film debut in 1936. Known for her powerful performances in Kannada Tamil Telugu and Hindi films she appeared in over 150 movies including Bhakta Dhruva Hemareddy Mallamma Satya Harishchandra Cheluva Rani and Subhadra. M V Rajamma was among the first women in Kannada cinema to produce and direct films and became a trailblazer for women in the industry. She was celebrated for her portrayals of heroic and dramatic female characters and is remembered as the first lady of Kannada cinema.
M V Rajamma was a pioneering Indian actress and singer in South Indian cinema. She started her career in theatre and made her film debut in 1936. Known for her powerful performances in Kannada Tamil Telugu and Hindi films she appeared in over 150 movies including Bhakta Dhruva Hemareddy Mallamma Satya Harishchandra Cheluva Rani and Subhadra. M V Rajamma was among the first women in Kannada cinema to produce and direct films and became a trailblazer for women in the industry. She was celebrated for her portrayals of heroic and dramatic female characters and is remembered as the first lady of Kannada cinema.
M V Rajamma was a pioneering Indian actress and singer who worked primarily in South Indian cinema. She was born in Mysore Karnataka and began her career in theatre before making her film debut in 1936. Known for her powerful and expressive performances she appeared in over 150 films across Kannada Tamil Telugu and Hindi languages. Some of her most notable films include Bhakta Dhruva Hemareddy Mallamma Satya Harishchandra Cheluva Rani and Subhadra. M V Rajamma was among the first women in Kannada cinema to produce and direct films paving the way for future generations of actresses. She gained fame for portraying heroic and dramatic female characters and earned recognition as the first lady of Kannada cinema. She remained active in the film industry for several decades leaving a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema.
M V Rajamma was a pioneering Indian actress and singer who worked primarily in
South Indian cinema. She was born in Mysore Karnataka and began her career in theatre before making her film debut in 1936. Known for her powerful and expressive performances she appeared in over 150 films across Kannada Tamil Telugu and Hindi languages. Some of her most notable films include Bhakta Dhruva Hemareddy Mallamma Satya Harishchandra Cheluva Rani and Subhadra. M V Rajamma was among the first women in Kannada cinema to produce and direct films paving the way for future generations of actresses. She gained fame for portraying heroic and dramatic female characters and earned recognition as the first lady of Kannada cinema. She remained active in the film industry for several decades leaving a lasting legacy in South Indian cinema.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Rajamma
- Height 5'3"
- Born March 10, 1921 · Akandanahalli, Kingdom of Mysore
- Spouses
- Children B.R. Ravishankar
- Other works
- Actress
Parents
Subbamma and Nanjappa
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MV Rajamma was a pioneering Indian actress and singer known for her work in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
She was born in 1921 in Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Some of her notable films include Bhakta Dhruva, Hemareddy Mallamma, Satya Harishchandra, Cheluva Rani, and Subhadra.
Yes, she was among the first women in Kannada cinema to produce and direct films.
She is remembered as the first lady of Kannada cinema and a trailblazer for women in the film industry.
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Trivia
M V Rajamma was one of the earliest female stars in Kannada cinema.
She was among the first women in South Indian cinema to produce and direct films.
She often portrayed mythological and historical characters.
She started her career in theatre before entering films.
She appeared in films across Kannada Tamil Telugu and Hindi languages.
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Cinema is a medium to inspire and reflect society
Trademarks
Portraying strong heroic female characters
Versatility across multiple South Indian languages
Trailblazer for women in film production and direction
Nicknames
First Lady of Kannada Cinema
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