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Actress Padmini Biography ,films , pictures.

Actress Padmini Biography ,films , pictures.

 

There are two prominent actresses named Padmini: Padmini Ramachandran and Padmini Kolhapure. Padmini Ramachandran, also known as "Natiya Peroli" (meaning "Pearl of Dance"), was born on December 13, 1932, and passed away on September 24, 2006. Padmini Kolhapure was born on November 1, 1965. She is still living and is 59 years old. 

Born
December 13, 1932


Height~1.70 m
Weight
~58 kg
38 -32-38 (approx..)
Body measurements 


Education
Zoology degree from Ethiraj College; trained classical dancer
MaritalMarried to T.K. Ramachandran
Children3 sons, 1 daughter
DiedSeptember 24, 2006 (age 73)







Padmini Ramachandran (1932-2006):
  • Biography: She was a celebrated Indian actress and dancer, known as one of the "Travancore sisters" along with her sisters, Lalitha and Ragini. 
  • Notable Works: She starred in numerous Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Russian films. 
  • Body Measurements: No specific body measurements are available for Padmini Ramachandran in available resources. 
  • Other Names: "Natiya Peroli", "Pappima", "Thiruvancore Sisters". 
  • Family: Padmini was the mother of actor Prem (Premanand) Ramachandran. 




  • Height: 1.70 m (approx. 5′7″)

  • Weight: 58 kg (approx. 128 lb)

    • Padmini’s film career spanned over four decades and included 250+ films across Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu & Kannada. 

    PADMINI Films

    YearTitleLanguageCo‑Star(s)Notables
    1948KalpanaHindiUday ShankarDebut, dance showcase
    1950ManamagalTamilNS KrishnanBreakout Tamil hit
    1952PanamTamilSivaji GanesanFirst of ~60 films together
    1958Vanjikottai ValibanTamilGemini GanesanIconic dance duel
    1959Veera Pandiya KattabommaTamilMGRHistoric epic
    1960Mannathi MannanTamilMGR, Anjali DeviReleased during Diwali
    1960Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti HaiHindiRaj KapoorFamous Bollywood role
    1968Thillana MohanambalTamilSivaji GanesanSignature role as dancer
    1970Vietnam VeeduTamilSivaji GanesanCritically acclaimed Tamil drama
    1970Mera Naam JokerHindiRaj KapoorEmotional drama
    1984Nokketha Doorathu Kannum NattuMalayalam—Earned accolades



    Debut & Early Years

    • Kalpana (1948, Hindi) – Discovered by Uday Shankar, her debut film at just 17, showcasing her dance skills hindustantimes.com+104to40.com+10english.newstracklive.com+10.

    • Manamagal (1950, Tamil) – Her first Tamil film, which became a hit rediff.com+3hindustantimes.com+3rediff.com+3.

    Tamil Blockbusters

    • Panam (1952) – First of nearly 60 pairings with Sivaji Ganesan bollyy.com+8hindustantimes.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8.

    • Rickshawkaran (1961) – Played Parvathi alongside MGR, replacing another actress in mid-production en.wikipedia.org+13en.wikipedia.org+13rediff.com+13.

    • Mannathi Mannan (1960) – Co-starred with MGR and Anjali Devi thenewsminute.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4tamilbio.net+4.

    • Rani Samyuktha (1962) – A historical romance featuring MGR and Padmini rediff.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2rediff.com+2.

    • Arasilankumari (1961) – A historical-adventure with MGR pinterest.com+12en.wikipedia.org+12rediff.com+12.

    • Vanjikottai Valiban (1958) – Known for the iconic dance duel with Vyjayanthimala in.bookmyshow.com+3thenewsminute.com+3thenewsminute.com+3.

    • Thillana Mohanambal (1968) – Her signature role as a Bharatanatyam dancer, a film still celebrated today rediff.com+10hindustantimes.com+10english.newstracklive.com+10.

    • Vietnam Veedu (1970) – Another standout Tamil performance english.newstracklive.com+6hindustantimes.com+6thenewsminute.com+6.

    Malayalam & Other Regional Films

    • Prasanna (1950, Malayalam) – First appearance of the Travancore Sisters ensemble twitter.com+8thenewsminute.com+8thenewsminute.com+8.

    • Notable Malayalam works include Snehaseema, Adhyapika, Umminithanka, Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu, Vasthuhara, and Sampoorna Ramayanam bollyy.com+44to40.com+4hindustantimes.com+4.

    Bollywood Triumphs

    • Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960) – Paired with Raj Kapoor, acclaimed for her classical dance rediff.com+10hindustantimes.com+10english.newstracklive.com+10.

    • Mera Naam Joker (1970) – Another memorable role opposite Raj Kapoor womensactivism.nyc+9hindustantimes.com+9bollyy.com+9.

    • Other Hindi films: Payal (1957), Mahabharat (1965), Aashiq, Babubhai Mistry’s Mahabharat 4to40.com+2hindustantimes.com+2hindustantimes.com+2.



    ✅ Padmini
    ✅ Indian Actress
    ✅ Classical Dancer
    ✅ Bharatanatyam Exponent
    ✅ Travancore Sisters
    ✅ Tamil Cinema
    ✅ Malayalam Cinema
    ✅ Hindi Cinema (Bollywood)
    ✅ MGR Co-star
    ✅ Sivaji Ganesan Co-star
    ✅ Dance Duet Queen
    ✅ Vanjikottai Valiban
    ✅ Thillana Mohanambal
    ✅ Mera Naam Joker
    ✅ Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
    ✅ Iconic Dance Scenes
    ✅ 1950s Tamil Films
    ✅ 1960s Bollywood
    ✅ Golden Era Actress
    ✅ Award-winning Performer
    ✅ Graceful Performer
    ✅ Cultural Icon
    ✅ Indian Cinema Legend
    ✅ Silver Screen Diva
    ✅ Versatile Performer






    • Date of Birth: December 13, 1932 

    • Date of Death: September 24, 2006

    • She was 73 years old at the time of her passing.

    📏 Physical Stats

    • Height: Approximately 1.70 m (5′7″)

    • Weight: Around 58 kg (128 lb)
      (Weight figure appears to be from a biographical source and may vary.)

    🎓 Education

    • Studied at Ethiraj College, Chennai, where she earned a degree in Zoology 

    • She also received formal training in Bharatanatyam, learning under renowned gurus like Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai and Pandanallur Chokkalingam Pillai

    ❤️ Marital & Family Status

    • Married to T.K. Ramachandran (from Thalassery) momjunction.com+4narthaki.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4.

    • They had four children: three sons and one daughter en.wikipedia.org+1facebook.com+1.

























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