Manorama

Biography

Manorama, a legend, was born Gopi Shantha to Kasi Clockudaiyar and Ramamitham on 26 May 1943 at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. Later her family moved to Pallathur near Karaikudi owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist.When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1966Nominee

Best Performance

Madras to Pondicherry

1984Nominee

Best Performance

Osai

1966Nominee

Best Performance

Thenmazhai

Career Highlights

1969Highlight

Best Performance

Nam Naadu

1988Highlight

Best Performance

Kathanayagan