Bhanumathi

Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (7 September 1925 – 24 December 2005)

Today is her birthday

 was a multilingual Indian film actress, director, music director, singer, producer, book writer and songwriter. Widely known as the first female super star of Telugu cinema, she is also known for her works in Tamil cinema. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2003 for her contribution towards Indian cinema.[3] She was honored among "women in cinema" at the 30th International Film Festival of India

Awards[

Civilian honors

• Padma Bhushan in 2001

• Padma Shri in 1966

• Rashtrapati Award in acting

• Annai in 1962

• Antastulu in 1965

• Palnati Yuddham in 1966

National Film Awards

• Government National Award for Best writer for the book "Nalo Nenu" an autobiography in 1994.

Filmfare Awards South

• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1987)[15]

Nandi Awards

• Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in 1985

• Nandi Award for Best Director in 1986

• NTR National Award, from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, in 2000

State Awards

• Kalaimamani (connoisseur of arts), Government of Tamil Nadu, in 1983