Advani Lakshmi Devi is a retired Indian actress known for her work in

Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed ...

. She has played a variety of roles such as heroine, vamp, mother, grandmother in hundreds of Kannada movies over the last 50 years. Her role in films ''

Gandhada Gudi ''Gandhada Gudi'' () is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Vijay and produced by M. P. Shankar. Rajkumar in his 150th film portrays an honest forest officer Kumar while Vishnuvardhan plays the antagonist, Anand, ...

'' (1973) and '' Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (1974) as mother (male role played by Rajkumar) is much remembered. She is the mother of veteran actress Roopadevi who acted in many Kannada movies with Rajkumar such as ''

Haalu Jenu ''Haalu Jenu'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language tragicomedy film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, starring Rajkumar, Madhavi and Roopa Devi. The movie is famous for its evergreen songs, which were composed by G. K. Venkatesh. The mo ...

'' (1982), ''

Samayada Gombe ''Samayada Gombe'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and co-produced by Dorai–Bhagavan. The film stars Rajkumar, Srinath, Roopa Devi and Menaka. It is based on the novel of same name written by Chitralekha. This is the ...

'' (1984) and ''

Yarivanu ''Yaarivanu'' () is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language thriller film, directed by Dorai–Bhagavan and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film stars Rajkumar, Srinath, B. Saroja Devi, Roopa Devi, Hema Choudhary and Puneeth Rajkumar. The screen ...

'' (1984). Rajkumar holds the distinction of having played hero and son's role with her. Rajkumar] holds the distinction of having played the hero to both Roopadevi (in 3 films) and her mother Advani Lakshmi Devi (in '' Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha'' (1963)). Lakshmi Devi recently honoured with Rajkumar lifetime achievement award 2016 by the state government of Karnataka.

Awards

* 2017 – ''M. V. Rajamma Award'' by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy. * 2016 –

Dr. Rajkumar Award This is a list of winners of the Karnataka State's Dr. Rajkumar Award. Rajkumar was one of Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictu ...

by the

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. *1973–74 -

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress Karnataka (; ISO 15919, ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a States and union territories of India, state in the southwestern region of India. It was Unification of Karnataka, formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reor ...

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Filmography

*1994 Gandhada Gudi Part 2 *1985 Jwalamukhi *1984

Shravana Banthu ''Shravana Banthu'' is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Urvashi and Srinath. The film, produced by P. A. Kameshwara Rao, deals with reincarnation as t ...

*1983 Mududida Thavare Aralithu *1982 Baadada Hoo *1982 Chalisuva Modagalu *1980 Janma Janmada Anubandha *1980 Moogana Sedu *1980 Rama Parashurama *1980 Rustum Jodi *1979 Chandanada Gombe *1978 Madhura Sangama *1977 Lakshmi Nivasa *1976 Bahaddur Gandu *1976 Bayalu Daari *1976 Mugiyada Kathe *1975 Mayura *1975 Nireekshe *1974 Eradu Kanasu *1974 Sri Srinivasa Kalyana *1974 Upasane *1973 Gandhada Gudi *1973 Seetheyalla Savithri *1972 Bangaarada Manushya *1972 Bhale Huchcha *1972 Nanda Gokula *1971 Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta *1971 Namma Samsara *1971 Paapa Punya (Parvathi) *1971 Sharapanjara *1970 Anireekshitha *1970 Karulina Kare (Gowri) *1970 Mooru Muttugalu *1970 Mruthyu Panjaradalli Goodachari 555 *1970 Takka Bitre Sikka (Jaya) *1969 Bhageerathi *1969 Kappu Bilupu *1969 Makkale Manege Manikya *1969 Mallammana Pavada *1969 Mukunda Chandra *1969 Namma Makkalu *1968 Bhagya Devathe *1966 Mantralaya Mahatme (Gopi) *1964 Chandavalliya Thota *1964 Kalaavati *1964 Veera Sankalpa *1963 Jeevana Taranga *1963 Kalitharu Henne *1963 Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha (Seetha) *1962 Bhoodaana *1962 Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu *1962 Thejaswini *1960 Dashavathara (Lakshmi, Seete, Rukmini) *1959 Jagajyothi Basaveshwara *1959 Abba Aa Hudugi *1958 Mane Thumbida Hennu *1958 Mangala Suthra *1957 Shukradese *1956 Bhakta Vijaya

References

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