P. Bhanumathi
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P. Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (7 September 1925 – 24 December 2005) was an Indian actress, singer, film producer, director, music composer, and novelist. She is regarded as the first female super star of Telugu cinema.[1] She is also considered the first female director of Telugu cinema with her debut directorial Chandirani (1953).[2] Bhanumathi appeared in over 100 films predominantly in Telugu and Tamil languages. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001 for her contribution to the Indian cinema.[3] She was honored among "women in cinema" at the 30th International Film Festival of India.[4]
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 Bhanumathi on a 2013 stamp of India | |
| Born | (1925-09-07)7 September 1925 |
| Died | 24 December 2005(2005-12-24) (aged 80) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Spouse | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao |
| Honours | Padma Bhushan (2001) Padma Shri (1966) |
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