Pandari Bai

Pandari Bai
Born 1930
Bhatkal, Karnataka, India
Died January 29, 2003
Chennai
Occupation Actress
Years active 1943–2000

Pandari Bai (Kannada: ಪಂಡರಿ ಬಾಯಿ, Tamil: பண்டரி பாய், Telugu: పండరీబాయి) (1930 – January 29, 2003) was a prominent heroine of South Indian languages films mostly in Kannada and Tamil during the 1950s and 60s. She has the distinction of having acted as both heroine and mother to stalwarts such as Rajkumar and Sivaji Ganesan. She was the heroine in Dr Rajkumar's debut movie Bedara Kannappa and also Sivaji's debut movie Parasakthi.[1][2][3]

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Early life and education

Born in Bhatkal, Karnataka, in present Uttara Kannada, into an orthodox yet artistic Brahmin family, where her father was a drawing master and a Harikatha exponent, and also a stage actor. He taught her the art of Harikatha, thus even before she was ten year old, Pandari started giving Harikatha performances.

Career

She had acted in a thousand five hundred films in several languages like Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi and enjoyed a long career span of nearly half a century. She had played lead roles in many movies with success and then switched over to character roles. Besides being attractive, she had a glowing inner beauty and a distinctive affectionate air about her which made her an ideal screen mother. Her soft looks and dialogue delivery also added luster and depth to such roles.

In her later career, she played the mother of stars older than she and with most of whom she had played the lead in her earlier years.[4] She also played as mother to actors like M. G. Ramachandran in Tamil and Rajesh Khanna in Hindi in the 1970s.

Pandari Bai also acted in a couple of Kannada TV serials Amma and Manethana (1998–2000). Both of them were produced by her sister Mynavathy's company Yantra Media.

Filmography

This is partial filmography of Pandari Bai. Kindly help expand it.

Year Title of the film Language Role
1943 Vani
1944 Haridas Tamil
1947 Bhakta Gora Kumbhara
1949 Bahar Hindi Malti
1950 Raja Vikrama
1951 Ek Tha Raja
Marmayogi Tamil
1952 Parasakthi Tamil
1953 Gumasta
Gunasagari
Pardesi
Poongothai
Thirumbi Paar
1954 Andha Naal Tamil Usha, wife of Rajan
Bedara Kannappa Kannada
Manohara
1955 Sodari
Bhakta Mallikarjuna
Sant Sakhu
Vadina Telugu
1956 Bhakta Vijaya
Hari Bhakta
Kula Deivam
Renuka Mahatme
1957 Bhabhi Hindi Shanta
Rayaran Sose
Sati Nalayini
1958 Anbu Engay
Panchayat
1959 Alli Petra Pullai
Aval Yar
Chand
Abba aaa Hudugi
Engal Kula Daivi
Grihalakshmi
Naalu Veli Neelam
Nattukoru Nallavan
Paigham Hindi Parvati Ratan Lal
Pathirai Matru Thangam
1960 Anbukkor Anni
Bhakta Shabari
Irumbu Thirai Tamil
Ivan Avanethan
Kurvanji
Pavai Vilakku
Raja Bhakti Tamil Princess Devasena
Thanthaikupin Thamayan
1965 C.I.D. Telugu Parvathi
  • Mahashakti Maye (1994)
  • Manikantana Mahime (1993)
  • Mannan (1992)
  • Ramrajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990)
  • Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
  • Arthamulla Asaigal (1985)
  • Hosa Neeru (1985)
  • Jhansi Rani (1985)
  • Mel Maruvathur Adi Parasakthi (1985)
  • Nyayada Kannu (1985)
  • Pudhu Yugam (1985)
  • Ragile Gundelu (Telugu, 1985)
  • Sree Raaghavendar (1985)
  • Amayakudu Kadu Aggi Bharothalu (1984)
  • Idhey Naa Savaal (1984)
  • Naga Bhairava (1984)
  • Vasantha Geetam (1984)
  • Vetri (1984)
  • Adadani Saval (1983)
  • Amarajeevi (1983)
  • Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu (Telugu, 1983)
  • Dharma Poratam (Telugu, 1983)
  • Ennai Paar Enn Azhagai Paar (1983)
  • Kaliyuga Daivam (1983)
  • Koteeshwarudu (1983)
  • Lalitha (1983)
  • Malargalile Aval Malligal (1983)
  • Mayagadu (Telugu, 1983)
  • Palletoori Pidugu (Telugu, 1983)
  • Pralaya Garjanai (1983)
  • Raagangal Maruvathillai (1983)
  • Raghu Ramudu (1983)
  • Saatchi (1983)
  • Sasthi Viratam (1983)
  • Shri Ranganeethulu (1983)
  • Vellai Roja (1983)
  • Thyagi (1982)
  • Radha My Darling (1982)
  • Ajit (1982)
  • Chelisuva Modagalu (1982)
  • Kalavari Samsaram (1982)
  • Vayyari Bhamulu Vagalamari Bhartulu (1982)
  • Chettaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
  • Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (1981)
  • Antha (1981)
  • Chhaya (1981)
  • Daari Thappinete Manishi (1981)
  • Kanneer Pookal (1981)
  • Keralida Simha (1981)
  • Main Aur Mera Haathi (1981)
  • Oru Iravu Oru Paravai (1981)
  • Ramakrishnamanulu (1981)
  • Rama Lakshman (1981)
  • Sathyam Sundaram (1981)
  • Taxi Driver (1981)
  • Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)
  • Kottapeta Rowdy (1980)
  • Bangaru Lakshmi (1980)
  • Dharma Chakram (1980)
  • Gajadonga (1980)
  • Guru (1980)
  • Hema Hemeelu (1980)
  • Mother (1980)
  • Mr. Rajanikant (1980)
  • Naan Potta Savaal (Tamil, 1980)
  • Pennukku Yar Kaval (1980)
  • Rama Parashurama (1980)
  • Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
  • Superman (1980)
  • Triloka Sundari (1980)
  • Trilok Sundari (1980)
  • Yamanukku Yaman (1980)
  • Lok Parlok (Hindi, 1979)
  • Laxmi Pooja (1979)
  • Burripalem Bullodu (1979)
  • Dongalaku Saval (1979)
  • Kadamai Nenjam (1979)
  • Khiladi Krishnudu (1979)
  • Naan Vaazha Vaippen (1979)
  • Priya Bandhavi (1979)
  • Sankhu Teertham (1979)
  • Shringara Ramudu (1979)
  • Vetagadu (Telugu, 1979)
  • Bandhipotu Mutha (1978)
  • Chadurangam (1978)
  • Devadasi (1978)
  • Dongala Veta (1978)
  • Dudubasavanna (1978)
  • Kalanthakulu (1978)
  • Kamatchiyin Karunai (1978)
  • Kumkumam Kadhai Solgiradhu (1978)
  • Lambadolla Ramadasu (Telugu, 1978)
  • Lawyer Vishwanath (Telugu, 1978)
  • Makkal Kural (1978)
  • Moodu Puvvulu Aaru Kayalu (1978)
  • Nindu Manishi (1978)
  • Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam (1978)
  • Prema Chesina Pelli (1978)
  • Sahasavantudu (1978)
  • Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (Telugu, 1978)
  • Swargaseema (1978)
  • Swarg Narak (1978)
  • Taxi Driver (1978)
  • Unakkum Vazhvu Varum (1978)
  • Vazhthungal (1978)
  • Aarupushpangal (1977)
  • Dongalaku Donga (1977)
  • Eenati Bandham Yenatido (1977)
  • Geetha Sangeetha (1977)
  • Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga (1977)
  • Maa Iddari Katha (1977)
  • Manavadi Kosam (1977)
  • Oke Raktham (1977)
  • Palabhisekham (1977)
  • Punitha Anthoniar (1977)
  • Punniyam Seithaval (1977)
  • Seeta Rama Vanavasam (Telugu, 1977)
  • Thaliya Salangaiya (1977)
  • Thani Kudithanam (1977)
  • Uyarnthavargal (1977)
  • Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam (1976)
  • America Ammayi (Telugu, 1976)
  • Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu (1976)
  • Avan Oru Charitram (1976)
  • Badra Kali (1976)
  • Bangaru Manishi (1976)
  • Etharkum Thuninthavan (1976)
  • Kaenelum Collectorum (1976)
  • Lalitha (1976)
  • Maa Daivam (1976)
  • Mugiyada Kathe (1976)
  • Muthana Muthallava (1976)
  • Muthyala Pallaki (1976)
  • Neram Nadhikadu Akalidi (1976)
  • Perum Pukazhum (1976)
  • Raju Vedale (1976)
  • Seetamma Santhanam (1976)
  • Swami Drohulu (1976)
  • Uthaman (1976)
  • Uzhaikum Karangal (1976)
  • Anna Dammula Katha (1975)
  • Asthi Kosam (1975)
  • Doctor Siva (1975)
  • Idhayakkani (1975)
  • Katha Nayakuni Katha (1975)
  • Moguda Pellamma (1975)
  • Padmaragam (1975)
  • Pallandhu Vazhga (1975)
  • Pattikkaattu Raja (1975
  • Puttinti Gauravam (1975)
  • Raktha Sambandhalu (1975)
  • Ramuni Minchina Ramudu (1975)
  • Santhanam Saubhagyam (1975)
  • Thota Ramudu (1975)
  • Alluri Seetharama Raju (Telugu, 1974)
  • Avalum Penn Dhaney (1974)
  • Devadasu (1974)
  • Gumastavin Magal (1974)
  • Janma Rahasyam (1974)
  • Krishnaveni (1974)
  • Netru Indru Nalai (1974)
  • Onne Onnu Kanne Kannu (1974)
  • Paadha Poojai (1974)
  • Peddalu Marali (1974)
  • Ramaiah Thandri (1974)
  • Thayi Pirandhal (1974)
  • Thirumangalyam (1974)
  • Gauravam (1973)
  • Hemareddy Mallamma (1973)
  • Nee Ulla Varai (1973)
  • Neramu Siksha (1973)
  • Annamitta Kai (1972)
  • Aval (1972)
  • Bandagi (1972)
  • Daiva Sankalpam (1972)
  • Dhakam (1972)
  • Apna Desh(1972)
  • Hridayasangama (1972)
  • Kodalu Pilla (1972)
  • Marapurani Talli (1972)
  • Mathru Murthi (1972)
  • Nijam Nirupistha (1972)
  • Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
  • Ranganna Sabatham (1972)
  • Rivaaj (1972)
  • Shehzada (1972)
  • Thavaputhalvan (1972)
  • Vasantha Maligai (1972)
  • Rakhwala (1971)
  • Anugraha (1971)
  • Bandhavya (1971)
  • Bhale Rani (1971)
  • Ganga Tera Pani Amrit (1971)
  • Mahadimane (1971)
  • Namma Baduku (1971)
  • Pratidhwani (1971)
  • Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971)
  • Aparajithe (1970)
  • Bhale Jodi (1970)
  • Muru Muttugalu (1970)
  • Bhagirathi (1969)
  • Chowkada Deepa (1969)
  • Gejje Pooje (1969)
  • Madhura Milana (1969)
  • Manashanti (1969)
  • Namma Makkalu (1969)
  • Deiva Magan (1969)
  • Nam Naadu (1969)
  • Nanha Farishta (1969)
  • Odahuttidavaru (1969)
  • Suvarnabhoomi (1969)
  • Amma (1968)
  • Anbu Vazhi (1968)
  • Palamanasulu (1968)
  • Pudhiya Bhoomi (1968)
  • Raaz (1967 film) (1967)
  • Anuradha (1967)
  • Penn Entral Penn (1967)
  • Premalopramadam (1967)
  • Punyavati (1967)
  • Shri Purandaradasaru (1967)
  • Belli Moda (1967)
  • Laadla (1966)
  • Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)
  • Nadu Iravil (1966)
  • Sandhya Raga (1966)
  • Shri Kannika Parameshwari Kathe (1966)
  • Bettada Huli (1965)
  • Chandrahasa (1965/II)
  • Maha Sathi (1965)
  • Mahasati Ansuya (1965)
  • Satya Harishchandra (1965)
  • Annapurna (1964)
  • Muriyada Mane (1964)
  • Navajeevana (1964)
  • Pathiye Daiva (1964)
  • Pratigne (1964)
  • Shree Guruvayoorappan (1964)
  • Sant Tukaram (1963)
  • Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddha (1963)
  • Sri Sivarathri (1963)
  • Indra En Selvam (1962)
  • Punithavathi (1962)
  • Tejaswini (1962)

References

  1. ^ "Remembering Pandari Bai". Screen. February 21, 2003. http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=1966. 
  2. ^ "Pandari Bai dies at 73". The Times of India. January 29, 2003. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/Pandari-Bai-dies-at-73/articleshow/35859378.cms. 
  3. ^ "Pandari Bai dead". The Hindu. January 30, 2003. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2003/01/30/stories/2003013003531300.htm. 
  4. ^ "Actress who glowed with inner beauty". The Hindu. February 14, 2003. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2003/02/14/stories/2003021401030300.htm. 

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