Manjula Vijayakumar
| Manjula Vijayakumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 September 1953 |
| Died | 23 July 2013 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1969-2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Vijayakumar |
| Children | Sridevi Vijayakumar, Arun Vijay, Vanitha, Preetha, Anitha, Kavitha |
Manjula Vijayakumar (9 September 1953 – 23 July 2013) was a South Indian actress. She acted in more than 100 films in South Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Personal life
She and actor Vijayakumar married shortly after meeting on the sets of Unnidam Mayanguhiren.[1] The couple have three daughters, Vanitha, Preetha and Sridevi Vijaykumar.[2] Arun Vijay, Anitha, and Kavitha are her husband's children from a previous marriage.
Death
She died in Chennai on 23 July 2013 due to a stomach injury.
Acting career
She first appeared in the film Shanthi Nilayam (1969) in a supporting role (as the teenaged girl of Gemini Ganesan's character).[3] Her first lead role was in Rickshawkaran (1971). She acted in lead roles in many films till the late seventies. Since the late 80s, she has appeared in supporting roles. Manjula has performed alongside Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna, Shobhan Babu, Kamal Hassan, Vishnuvardhan and Rajinikanth.[4][5][6] She died on 23 July 2013 in SRMC at Chennai after falling down from bed and being admitted to hospital. Her death was caused by renal failure and a blood clot in the stomach .[7][8]
Partial filmography
- Shanti Nilayam (1969)
- Jai Jawan (1970) (Telugu)
- Rickshawkaran (1971)
- Idhayaveenai (1972)
- Mayadari Malligadu (1973) (Telugu)
- Vade Veedu (1973) (Telugu)
- Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1974)
- Palletoori Chinnodu (1974) (Telugu)
- Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974) (Telugu)
- Manchi Manushulu (1974) (Telugu)
- Dorababu (1974) (Telugu)
- Netru Indru Nalai (1974)
- Ellorum Nallavare (1975)
- Anbe Aaruyire (1975)
- Ninaithathai Mudippavan (1975)
- Gunavanthudu (1975) (Telugu)
- Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976)
- Pichi Maaraju (1976) (Telugu)
- Iddaru Iddare (1976) (Telugu)
- Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976) (Telugu)
- Magadu (1976) (Telugu)
- Manushulanta Okkate (1976) (Telugu)
- Neram Nadhi Kadhu Akalidhi (1976) (Telugu)
- Monagadu (1976) (Telugu)
- Bhale Donggalu (1976) (Telugu)
- Chiranjeevi Rambabu (1977) (Telugu)
- Bangaru Bommalu (1977) (Telugu)
- Maa Iddari Katha (1977) (Telugu)
- Sirithanakke Sawaal (1977) (Kannada)
- Manushulu Chesina Dongalu (1977) (Telugu)
- Sabhash Gopi (1978) (Telugu)
- Shankar Salim Simon (1978)
- Kuppathu Raja (1979)
- Jeevana Ganga (1988) (Telugu)
- Tarjan Sundari (1988) (Telugu)
- Abhimanyu (1991) (Malayalam film)
- Cheran Pandiyan (1991)
- Chanti (1992) (Telugu)
- Sarada Bullodu (1996) (Telugu)
- Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998) (Tamil)
- Vasu (2002) (Telugu)
- En ullam unnai theduthey(2011) (Tamil)
References
- ↑ Dinakaran Tamil newspaper, translated feature on cine-marriages
- ↑ Dorairaj, S (2006-02-08). "Actor Vijayakumar returns to AIADMK". Online edition (The Hindu). Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ↑ "Southern industry in shock at actress Manjula Vijaykumar's sudden death". Indian Express. 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ↑ "Bollywood News: Bollywood Movies Reviews, Hindi Movies in India, Music & Gossip". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ↑ Murallitharan, M (2000-05-25). "Groove on, Mollywood (a feature on Tamil cinema)". Showbiz section (New Straits Times). Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ↑ Special Correspondent (2013-07-23). "Yesteryear actor Manjula dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ↑ Posted by: Siva (2013-07-23). "கட்டிலில் இருந்து விழுந்து படுகாயமடைந்த நடிகை மஞ்சுளா மரணம்- actress majula hospitalised 179635 - Oneindia Tamil" (in (Tamil)). Tamil.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ↑ TNN Jul 23, 2013, 12.32PM IST (2013-07-23). "Manjula Vijaykumar passes away - Times Of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-08-16.