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Veteran Malayalam Actress Savithri Sreedharan Dies
23 Sep
Summary
- Renowned for her role as Umma in 'Sudani from Nigeria'.
- Started her career with acclaimed stage performances.
- Received National and State awards for acting excellence.
Renowned Malayalam actress Savithri Sreedharan, widely recognized for her portrayal of Umma in the film 'Sudani from Nigeria', has passed away. She succumbed to age-related illnesses. Sreedharan had established a significant presence in theatre before her celebrated film career.
Her role as Jameela, popularly known as Umma, in the 2018 film 'Sudani from Nigeria' brought her widespread acclaim. This performance garnered her a Special Mention at the National Film Awards and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress. Prior to her cinematic success, Sreedharan was a respected theatre artist, associated with prominent groups and participating in thousands of stage productions.
Sreedharan's contributions to theatre were recognized with the Kerala State Award for Best Theatre Artist twice, in 1977 and 1993, and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Drama in 2009. She made her film debut in 'Kadavu' and subsequently appeared in numerous Malayalam films, often playing maternal roles, including 'Virus', 'Valiyangadi', and 'Ittymaani: Made in China'.
