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India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who featured in 1500 films in her 60 years career, worked with 5 chief ministers, real life was full of pain, she was…
In Indian cinema, where stars rise and fade, many artists have been there who left an unforgettable mark that not just created personal space for them but also became an example for upcoming generation that one must not think that life is like a cinema, enjoy it until you can. However, their real life had a completely different approach for them that only caused pain and sorrow. Today, we will be talking about one such actress, who wasn't just a performer, but also a powerhouse of talent. Let's read below! The Aachi Of Indian Cinema Here we are talking about Tamil comedian star Manorama , who was one of most renowned actresses from her time. The actress, with span of 60 years' career, acted in over 1,500 films and delivered more than 5,000 stage performances. Her comic timing and magnetic presence lit up screens across languages and generations. She earned a nickname from her ardent fans, Aachi , for often portraying powerful motherly roles that touched millions. The actress, born in lower lower-class family, made her debut in 1958 in GR Nathan's Maalayitta Mangai , which became a significant role for her career. Later, she featured in many highly acclaimed films, including Chinna Thambi, Maman Machan, Nattamai, Gemini, Saamy and many others. Later, after leaving significant mark in Tamil industry, actress tried her luck in Bollywood, which turned into a charm for her as she featured with actor Mehmood in Kunwara Baap . The film received positive response and became a box office hit. When Manorama Served With Renowned Ministers Like… The actress who primarily worked in Tamil cinema, also appeared in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. In the 90s she also received Filmfare and National awards for her outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema. Later, during the 1996 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, she campaigned for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by J. Jayalalithaa, which gave her a dynamic approach in the world of politics, too. In the upcoming years, she worked with five famous chief ministers that includes, C. N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa and N. T. Rama Rao. The Real and Reel Life Difference of the Comedy Queen The personal life of Manorama, also known as the comedy queen , was filled with sorrow. Her mother, Kasi Clockudaiyar, raised her while working as a maid in other homes. As her mother's health deteriorated, she was forced to leave school at the age of 11 to work as a maid. When she was 12 years old, she joined a play troupe and began acting. Manorama, who progressed from theatre to film and eventually to top actress position, broke financial barriers and achieved enormous fame but, her personal life, however, remained buried in sorrow. The actress had a love marriage in 1964 with businessman S. M. Ramanathan , but in 1966, after the birth of her son Bhupathi , her spouse abandoned her due to an astrologer's prediction. In the year 2015, due to long-term illness and multiple organ failure, the comedy queen of Indian Cinema bid farewell to this world.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Residents face hardships as Gummidipoondi bus depot project remains non-starter for 12 years
The Gummidipoondi bus depot project, announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly under Rule 110 in 2013 by then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, continues to remain a non-starter, causing significant hardships to residents of the area. The project involves acquiring over four acres of land in Pethikuppam village, Gummidipoondi taluk, in Thiruvallur district, located along the front face of National Highway 16. 'The absence of a dedicated bus depot has created challenges for daily commuters, affecting the livelihoods and well-being of our community members,' said S. Suresh Babu, president of the Billakuppam Village Welfare Association. 'The lack of a proper facility has not only reduced public transport efficiency but also increased travel time and passenger inconvenience,' he added. Frequency of local buses Gummidipoondi has its own bus stand located in the middle of the town, in a densely populated area. However, the frequency of local bus services to Chennai is lower than required. Moreover, long-distance buses stop on the National Highway, which is about one and a half kilometers away from the bus stand, causing inconvenience to the public. K. Munirathinam, a CPI(M) party functionary from the town, said, 'We are not well connected to the city, the district headquarters Thiruvallur, or nearby areas. One has to walk one and half kilometers from the town or take another vehicle catch long-distance buses on the National Highway. Most such long-distance buses do not come into the town.' He added that over 10,000 workers are employed at the SIPCOT near Gummidipoondi and most of them hail from other districts. Like locals, they are also facing difficulty commuting from the town. 'We have a bus stand inside the town, which connects it to several panchayats in and around the area. People from 61 panchayats use the bus stand as a connecting point. At present, the bus stand does not have a shelter for passengers to protect them from the scorching sun or the rains during monsoons. There are no bus bays either. It lacks basic amenities,' complained M. Kannan, a resident of Gummidipoondi. When asked about these complaints, DMK MLA T.J. Govindarajan had said in the Assembly, 'I have raised the question of setting up the proposed bus depot and bus stand off the National Highway.' New bus stand Replying to Mr. Govindarajan's question, Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar had said, taking into account the financial situation, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) depot will be set up in Gummidipoondi this year. There is a bus stand in Gummidipoondi town, where very few buses can be parked. 'So, the District Collector has identified a premise in Pethikuppam village for setting up a new bus stand, where buses will be operated to Chennai city. Both the bus stand and depot will be set up this year,' he said.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Residents face hardships as Gummidipoondi bus depot project remains stalled after 12 years
The Gummidipoondi bus depot project, announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly under Rule 110 in 2013 by then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, continues to remain a non-starter, causing significant hardships to residents of the area. The project involves acquiring over four acres of land in Pethikuppam village, Gummidipoondi taluk, in Thiruvallur district, located along the front face of National Highway 16. 'The absence of a dedicated bus depot has created challenges for daily commuters, affecting the livelihoods and well-being of our community members,' said S. Suresh Babu, president of the Billakuppam Village Welfare Association. 'The lack of a proper facility has not only reduced public transport efficiency but also increased travel time and passenger inconvenience,' he added. Frequency of local buses Gummidipoondi has its own bus stand located in the middle of the town, in a densely populated area. However, the frequency of local bus services to Chennai is lower than required. Moreover, long-distance buses stop on the National Highway, which is about one and a half kilometers away from the bus stand, causing inconvenience to the public. K. Munirathinam, a CPI(M) party functionary from the town, said, 'We are not well connected to the city, the district headquarters Thiruvallur, or nearby areas. One has to walk one and half kilometers from the town or take another vehicle catch long-distance buses on the National Highway. Most such long-distance buses do not come into the town.' He added that over 10,000 workers are employed at the SIPCOT near Gummidipoondi and most of them hail from other districts. Like locals, they are also facing difficulty commuting from the town. 'We have a bus stand inside the town, which connects it to several panchayats in and around the area. People from 61 panchayats use the bus stand as a connecting point. At present, the bus stand does not have a shelter for passengers to protect them from the scorching sun or the rains during monsoons. There are no bus bays either. It lacks basic amenities,' complained M. Kannan, a resident of Gummidipoondi. When asked about these complaints, DMK MLA T.J. Govindarajan had said in the Assembly, 'I have raised the question of setting up the proposed bus depot and bus stand off the National Highway.' New bus stand Replying to Mr. Govindarajan's question, Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar had said, taking into account the financial situation, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) depot will be set up in Gummidipoondi this year. There is a bus stand in Gummidipoondi town, where very few buses can be parked. 'So, the District Collector has identified a premise in Pethikuppam village for setting up a new bus stand, where buses will be operated to Chennai city. Both the bus stand and depot will be set up this year,' he said.
