Srividya Biography: Ex-Husband, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Death, Legacy

Srividya, born Srividya Thakur, was a distinguished Indian actress celebrated for her extensive work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, with notable roles in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films.

Over a 40-year career, she appeared in over 800 films, earning acclaim for her subtle and emotive performances, particularly as a mother in later roles like Kalyani in Thalapathi (1991).

Profile

• Full Name: Srividya Thakur
• Stage Name: Srividya
• Born: 24, July 1953
• Date of Death: October 19, 2006 (Aged: 53 years old)
• Birthplace: Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Playback Singer
• Height: 1.60m
• Parents: Krishnamurthy, M. L. Vasanthakumari
• Siblings: Sankararaman
• Spouse: George Thomas (m. 1978–1982)
• Boyfriends: Kamal Haasan (ex), Bharathan (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Srividya Thakur was born on July 24, 1953, in Madras currently known as Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to Tamil film comedian Krishnamurthy and renowned Carnatic classical singer M. L. Vasanthakumari. She had a brother, Sankararaman.

Due to these circumstances, Srividya did not attend formal schooling, instead entering the film industry at a young age. She trained as a Bharatanatyam dancer and classical vocalist, skills that complemented her acting career.

Her ethnicity is Indian, and she was baptized before her marriage but did not publicly discuss her religious beliefs.

Career

Srividya Thakur launched her acting career at age 13, debuting as a child artist in the 1967 Tamil film Thiruvarutchelvar alongside Sivaji Ganesan. She entered Malayalam cinema with a dance role in Kumara Sambhavam (1969) and Telugu films with Tata Manavadu (1972).

Her first major role was in the 1971 Tamil film Nootrukku Nooru, playing a college student in love with her professor, directed by K. Balachander. Her debut as a heroine in Delhi to Madras (1972) opposite Jaishankar marked her rise, but her role in Balachander’s Apoorva Raagangal (1975) with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth propelled her to stardom. She also gained recognition in Malayalam films like Chattambikkavala (1969) and Chenda (1973).

In the 1970s and 1980s, Srividya became a leading actress in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, starring in hits like Annai Velankanni (1971) and Sollathaan Ninakkiren (1973). Her portrayal of Amba in Amba Ambika Ambalika (1976) earned praise for its depth.

She occasionally worked as a playback singer, lending her voice to films like Amaran (Tamil) and Ayalathe Sundari (Malayalam), and performed at events like the Soorya Festival. After her 1982 divorce, she focused heavily on Malayalam films, taking on character roles. Her performance as Sharada in Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983) and Pathma in Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) showcased her ability to convey complex emotions. She also appeared in television serials like Swapnam, expanding her reach.

Srividya’s later career was defined by iconic mother roles, notably in Mani Ratnam’s Thalapathi (1991) as Rajinikanth’s mother. Despite battling breast cancer diagnosed in 2003, she continued working in films like Puzha (1980), Irakal (1985), and Uunchai (2022), and serials like Ammathamburatti.

Her final years were marked by resilience, though her health declined. Before her death in 2006, she willed her assets to a charitable society for a music and dance school, entrusted to actor K. B. Ganesh Kumar, though controversies arose over the trust’s management. Her legacy endures through her acclaimed performances and contributions to South Indian cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: None
• Facebook Handle: Srividya

Personal Life

Srividya Thakur faced significant personal challenges. In the 1970s, she fell in love with Kamal Haasan during Apoorva Raagangal, and they were briefly engaged, but her mother opposed the marriage, leading to their breakup. Haasan later married Vani Ganapathy in 1978.

Srividya then had a brief relationship with Malayalam director Bharathan, who later married KPAC Lalitha. In 1978, she married assistant director George Thomas against her family’s wishes, converting to Christianity before the marriage. The marriage ended in divorce in 1982 after financial disputes, with Srividya winning a legal battle in the Supreme Court.

She had no children and lived in Trivandrum after her divorce, maintaining close ties with actress Lakshmi. In 2003, she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and passed away on October 19, 2006, in Thiruvananthapuram.

Filmography

• Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
• Kumara Sambhavam (1969)
• Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
• Delhi to Madras (1972)
• Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
• Amba Ambika Ambalika (1976)
• Kranti (1981)
• Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983)
• Thalapathi (1991)
• Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
• Uunchai (2022)

Net Worth

Srividya Thakur had an estimated net worth of $1 million at the time of her death in 2006. Her income was primarily derived from her prolific acting career in over 800 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, with significant earnings from lead and character roles.