Adoor Bhavani, 1927 – Oct. 25, 2009, Indian actress whose roles spanned mother, sister, grandmother and mother-in-law, has passed away at her son’s home. She had been in deteriorating health after being bedridden due to a broken bone injury suffered a year ago. She was 82.
She acted in more than 500 Films
Yes, now we know why Adoor Bhavani was known as the ‘Grand Old Lady of the Malayalam Silver Screen.’ Few actors or actresses can brag on such an impressive volume of work. She stopped acting only six years ago, at the age of 76, after falling ill. Her last film was `Oru CBI diary kurippu.’
Adoor Bhavani’s best-known appearance was in the national award winning film “Chemmeen” along with `Kadalpaalam’, `Kalli Chellamma’, `Anubhavangal Paalichakal’ and Vazhveymayom.’
In 1969, she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting actress. She was also awarded the Chalachithra Saparya Lifetime Achievement award in 2002. In 2008, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy honoured Adoor Bhavani and her sister, also an actress, for their overall contributions to theatre and drama.
She is predeceased by her husband, Janardhanan Nair, who passed away in 1997. She is survived by a son, Rajeevkumar.
