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T. K. Padmini was an Indian film actress and dancer who was active in the South Indian film industry, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films, in the 1950s and 60s.
Padmini was born on June 12, 1932 in Poojappura, a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, in the then Madras Presidency of British India. Her father was T. K. Kittan, a famous mridangam and tabla player, and her mother was T. K. Kanakamma, a noted Bharatanatyam and Kathakali dancer. From an early age, Padmini was trained in various classical dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Kuchipudi. She also learnt traditional Carnatic music and had an aptitude for languages.
She went on to become a renowned classical dancer and was a favourite of the royal court. Padmini made her film debut in the 1949 Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie, Pelli Chesi Choodu, in which she played the female lead opposite N. T. Rama Rao. Her performance was widely appreciated and she became an instant star. She went on to act in more than 100 films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada. She is best remembered for her roles in films such as Thillana Mohanambal, Thiruvilayadal, Padayottam, Kalathur Kannamma and Thangai. Apart from her acting career, Padmini was also an accomplished dancer and choreographer. She choreographed a number of films, including Thillana Mohanambal and Thiruvilayadal. She was also a playback singer, lending her voice to the songs in the Tamil films, Kandan Karunai and Thangai. Padmini was also a philanthropist, who helped those in need and contributed to various charitable causes.
She also funded the construction of a hospital in her hometown. Padmini passed away on September 24, 2006, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, following a prolonged illness. She is remembered today as one of the most influential and talented actresses and dancers of the Indian film industry and continues to be an inspiration to many.
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