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Geethanjali
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Mani
1947 Kakinada, Madras Presidency, British India
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| Died | 31 October 2019 (aged 71–72) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1947–2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Ramakrishna |
| Children | 1 |
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Geethanjali (born Mani, 1947 – October 31, 2019) was a very popular Indian actress. She starred in over 500 films during her long career, which lasted almost six decades! She worked in movies made in different languages like Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Her first film was Rani Ratnaprabha in 1960, where she appeared as a dancer. A famous actor and director named NTR introduced her as a main actress (heroine) in his first movie as a director, Sita Rama Kalyanam, in 1961. Geethanjali was well-known for her roles in films like Murali Krishna (1964), Doctor Chakravarthy (1964), and Sambarala Rambabu (1970). She was also part of the Nandi Awards committee, which gives out awards for Telugu films.
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About Geethanjali's Life
Geethanjali worked in a Hindi film called Parasmani (1963). Her birth name was Mani, but since the movie title already had "Mani" in it, the filmmaker changed her name to Geethanjali for the film. That's how she got her famous screen name!
She acted with actor Rama Krishna in many movies. Some of these films include Thodu Needa (1965), Hantakulostunnaru Jagratta (1966), and Nenu Naa Desam (1973). They worked together often before they got married on August 15, 1974.
Her Final Days
Geethanjali passed away on October 31, 2019. She died in the early morning hours from a heart attack. She was getting treatment at a hospital in Hyderabad when she passed away.
Geethanjali's Movies
Geethanjali had a very busy career and acted in many films. Here are some of the movies she was a part of:
Telugu Films
- Rani Ratnaprabha (1960) - Her first film as a Bharatanatyam dancer
- Seetarama Kalyanam (1961) as Goddess Sita
- Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
- Kalavari Kodallu (1964) as Hamsa
- Dr. Chakravarthy (1964) as Sudha
- Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani (1964) as Dancer
- Murali Krishna (1964) as Poornima
- Bobbili Yuddham (1964)
- Babruvahana (1964)
- Illalu (1965) - She played two roles in this film
- Devata (1965) as Hema
- Thodu Needa (1965) - Her first movie with her future husband, Ramakrishna (Telugu actor)
- Leta Manasulu (1966) as Nirmala
- Potti Pleader (1966)
- Gudachari 116 (1966)
- Hantakulostunnaru Jagratta (1966)
- Poola Rangadu (1967)
- Chadarangam (1967)
- Upayamlo Apayam (1967)
- Rajayogam (1967)
- Adrushtavanthulu (1967)
- Ave Kallu (1967) as Julie
- Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967)
- Prana Mitrulu (1967)
- Ranabheri (1968)
- Adrushtavanthalu (1968) as Radha
- Panthalu Pattimpulu (1968)
- Manchi Mitrulu (1969)
- Nindu Hrudayalu (1969)
- Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)
- Karpura Harathi (1969)
- Nirdoshi (1970)
- Sambarala Rambabu (1970)
- Jatakaratna Midathambotlu (1971)
- Kalam Marindi (1972)
- Raitu Kutumbam (1972)
- Adrushta Devatha (1972)
- Abbaigaru Ammaigaru (1973) - She acted with Telugu Super Star Krishna
- Ajanma Brahmachari (1973)
- Devudamma (1973) as Paidithalli
- Nenu Naa Desam (1973)
- Kannavari kalalu (1974)
- Pacha Thoranam (1994)
- Fools (2003)
- Maayajaalam (2006)
- Pellaina Kothalo (2006) as Hari's Grandmother
- Mogudu (2011) as Grandmother
- Greeku Veerudu (2013)
- Bhai (2013) as Vasu's Grandmother
- Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017)
- That Is Mahalakshmi (2020)
Tamil Films
- Sarada (1962)
- Deivathin Deivam (1962)
- Thaayin Madiyil (1964)
- Maayamani (1964)
- Alli (1964)
- Panam Padaithavan (1965)
- Vaazhkai Padagu (1965)
- Veera Abhimanyu (1965)
- Aasai Mugam (1965) as Kamala
- Adhey Kangal (1967)
- Nenjirukkum Varai (1967)
- Anbalippu (1969)
- En Annan (1970)
- Annamitta Kai (1972)
- Ganga Gowri (1973)
Hindi Films
- Paying Guest (1957) as Shanthi's sister
- Parasmani (1963) as Rajkumari
- Do Kaliyaan (1968) as Menaka
- Balram Shri Krishna (1968) as Rukmini
- Tulsi Vivah (1971)
Malayalam Films
- Kaattumallika (1966)
- Swapnangal (1970) as Rajamma
- Madhuvidhu (1970) as Sathi
