Padmini (12 June 1932 – 24 September 2006) was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer, who acted in over 250 Indian films. She acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films. Padmini, with her elder sister Lalitha and her younger sister Ragini, were called the "Travancore sisters".
Padmini (12 June 1932 – 24 September 2006) was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer, who acted in over 250 Indian films. She acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films. Padmini, with her elder sister Lalitha and her younger sister Ragini, were called the "Travancore sisters".
Padmini was born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram, in what was then the princely state of Travancore (now the Indian state of Kerala). She was the second daughter of Sree Thankappan Pillai and Saraswathi Amma, both coming from noble Nair families. Her sisters Lalitha and Ragini, were also well known film actresses. Together, the three were known as the Travancore sisters. Padmini and her sisters learnt Bharathanatyam from Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingam Pillai. The trio were the disciples of Indian dancer Guru Gopinath. They learnt Kathakali and Kerala Natanam styles of dancing from him. N.S. Krishnan noticed her talents while she was presenting Parijatha Pushpapaharanam in Thiruvananthapuram. After that performance, he said that in the future she would become an actress. She was thus cast as heroine in his own production Manamagal.
The Travancore Sisters grew up in a joint family tharavadu (Malaya Cottage) in Poojappura, Trivandrum. The matriarchial head of the family was Karthiyayini Amma, whose husband was P.K. Pillai (Palakunnathu Krishna Pillai of Cherthala) alias "Penang Padmanabha Pillai". P.K. Pillai had six sons, of whom Satyapalan Nair (Baby) was a leading producer of many early Malayalam films. They performed at the 1955 Filmfare Awards. Padmini was a leading actress and one of the highest paid actresses of the 50s, 60s and 70s. She is also known as one of the charming beauty queens of the 50s and 60s. She was given the title "Natya Peroli" in Tamil Nadu because of her excellent Bharatnatyam performances in Tamil films. Her Tamil movie Thillana Mohanambal, is a cult classic of Tamil cinema and continues to be remembered even today. Her beautiful performance in Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai was outstanding and made her a national star.
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Filmography (Movies)
Dollar
Character:Ammachi
Release Date:31/12/1993
Vasthuhara
Character:Bhavani
Release Date:03/06/1991
Lakshmi Vandhachu
Character:Rajeshwari
Release Date:31/10/1986
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Character:Dhanam
Release Date:16/07/1986
Poove Poochudava
Character:Poongavanathamma
Release Date:19/07/1985
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Character:Kunjoonjamma Thomas
Release Date:26/10/1984
Dard Ka Rishta
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Release Date:01/01/1982
Punniya Boomi
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Release Date:15/05/1978
Navarathinam
Character:Vayiduriyam
Release Date:05/03/1977
Uzhaikkum Karangal
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Release Date:23/05/1976
Appa Tata
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Release Date:28/03/1972
Adi Parasakthi
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Release Date:17/10/1971
Annai Velankanni
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Release Date:15/08/1971
Rickshawkaran
Character:Parvathi
Release Date:29/05/1971
Kulama Gunama
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Release Date:25/03/1971
Iru Thuruvam
Character:Thangam
Release Date:13/01/1971
Thirumagal
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Release Date:01/01/1971
Thenum Paalum
Character:Janaki
Release Date:01/01/1971
Mera Naam Joker
Character:Meenu
Release Date:18/12/1970
Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha
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Release Date:11/12/1970
Mastana
Character:Gauri
Release Date:16/10/1970
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
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Release Date:15/08/1970
Vietnam Veedu
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Release Date:10/04/1970
Ethirkalam
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Release Date:20/02/1970
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Character:Maragatham
Release Date:19/02/1970
Penn Daivam
Character:Ponnamma
Release Date:22/01/1970
Vivahitha
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Release Date:01/01/1970
Kumara Sambhavam
Character:Parvathi / Sathi
Release Date:26/12/1969
Gurudhatchanai
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Release Date:14/06/1969
Nannha Farishta
Character:Gauri
Release Date:01/01/1969
Bhai Bahen
Character:Rani / Tara
Release Date:01/01/1969
Thillana Mohanambal
Character:Mohanambal
Release Date:27/07/1968
Kuzhanthaikkaga
Character:Gowri
Release Date:12/06/1968
Thirumaal Perumai
Character:Dancer
Release Date:16/02/1968
Iru Malargal
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Release Date:31/10/1967
Aurat
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Release Date:18/08/1967
Thiruvarutchelvar
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Release Date:28/07/1967
Iruttinte Athmavu
Character:Nani
Release Date:02/03/1967
Selvam
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Release Date:10/11/1966
Saraswathi Sabatham
Character:Parvathi
Release Date:03/09/1966
Thaaye Unakkaga
Character:Devi
Release Date:26/08/1966
Afsana
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Release Date:01/01/1966
Kaajal
Character:Bhanu
Release Date:09/12/1965
Mahabharat
Character:Draupadi
Release Date:01/01/1965
Nenjam Marappathillai
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Release Date:02/08/1963
Naan Vanangum Deivam
Character:Rukmani
Release Date:12/04/1963
Iruvar Ullam
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Release Date:29/03/1963
Dil Hi To Hai
Character:Bahar
Release Date:01/01/1963
Vikramaadhithan
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Release Date:27/10/1962
Paadha Kaanikkai
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Release Date:14/07/1962
Rani Samyuktha
Character:Rani Samyuktha
Release Date:14/01/1962
Aashiq
Character:Preeti
Release Date:01/01/1962
Then Nilavu
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Release Date:30/09/1961
Punar Janmam
Character:Parvathi
Release Date:21/04/1961
Umminithanka
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Release Date:14/04/1961
Arasilangumari
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Release Date:31/12/1960
Vidivelli
Character:Rosie
Release Date:31/12/1960
Bindya
Character:Bindya
Release Date:29/12/1960
Mannadhi Mannan
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Release Date:19/10/1960
Raja Desingu
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Release Date:02/09/1960
Meenda Sorgam
Character:Nirmala
Release Date:29/07/1960
Deiva Piravi
Character:Thangam
Release Date:12/04/1960
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Character:Kammo
Release Date:01/01/1960
Singapore
Character:Lata
Release Date:01/01/1960
Maragatham
Character:Maragatham/Alamu
Release Date:21/08/1959
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Character:Vellayamma
Release Date:16/05/1959
Thangapadumai
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Release Date:10/01/1959
Do Behnen
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Release Date:01/01/1959
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
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Release Date:31/12/1958
Annaiyin Aanai
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Release Date:04/07/1958
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Character:Seetha
Release Date:14/04/1958
Vanjikottai Valiban
Character:Princess Padma
Release Date:11/04/1958
Uthama Puthiran
Character:Amudhavalli
Release Date:07/02/1958
Raj Tilak
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Release Date:01/01/1958
Mujrim
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Release Date:01/01/1958
The Eternal Lamp
Character:Roopa
Release Date:01/01/1958
Raagini
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Release Date:01/01/1958
Baagyavathi
Character:Meena
Release Date:27/12/1957
Journey Beyond Three Seas
Character:Court Dancer Lakshmi
Release Date:13/12/1957
Mallika
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Release Date:01/06/1957
Rajarajan
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Release Date:25/04/1957
Pudhaiyal
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Release Date:27/03/1957
Payal
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Release Date:01/01/1957
Iru Sahodarigal
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Release Date:31/12/1956
Amara Deepam
Character:Roopa
Release Date:20/06/1956
Madurai Veeran
Character:Velliaiyamma
Release Date:12/04/1956
Asai
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Release Date:09/03/1956
Mangayar Thilakam
Character:Sulochana
Release Date:26/08/1955
Snehaseema
Character:
Release Date:30/12/1954
Edhir Paradhathu
Character:Sumathi
Release Date:09/12/1954
Thookku Thookki
Character:Rajakumari
Release Date:26/08/1954
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
Character:Padmini
Release Date:01/07/1954
Anbu
Character:Malathi
Release Date:28/02/1953
Panam
Character:Jeeva
Release Date:27/12/1952
Mr. Sampat
Character:Malini
Release Date:25/12/1952
Andhaman Kaidhi
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Release Date:13/03/1952
Amarakavi
Character:Special appearance
Release Date:09/02/1952
Ezhai Padum Paadu
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Release Date:06/11/1950
Thigambara Samiar
Character:
Release Date:29/09/1950
Prasanna
Character:Madanika
Release Date:17/08/1950
Manthiri Kumari
Character:
Release Date:24/06/1950
Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi
Character:
Release Date:02/04/1950
Vaazhkai
Character:Dancer
Release Date:23/12/1949
Laila Majnu
Character:Dancer
Release Date:30/09/1949
The Maiden's Lover
Character:Dancer
Release Date:06/08/1949
Mohini
Character:
Release Date:30/10/1948
Marthanda Varma
Character:Parukutty
Release Date:13/05/1933
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