Biography
Pandari Bai (Kannada: ಪಂಡರೀ ಬಾಯಿ; 18 September 1928 – 29 January 2003) was a prominent actress of South Indian languages films mostly in Kannada language during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. She is considered Kannada cinema's first successful heroine. She has the distinction of having acted as both heroine and mother to stalwarts such as Rajkumar, MGR and Sivaji Ganesan. She was the heroine in Rajkumar's debut movie Bedara Kannappa and also Sivaji's debut movie Parasakthi. She has acted in over 1,000 films in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
Filmography
all 166
Movies 166
Maria Devi

Jai Hind (1994)
Movie
Actress

Gejje Naada (1993)
Movie
Actress

Tholi Muddhu (1993)
Movie
Mother of Narasimha Murthy

Akasmika (1993)
Movie
Parvathy Amma

Mannan (1992)
Movie
Raju and Seetha's mother (in archival footage)

Avasara Police 100 (1990)
Movie
Shekhar's mother

Bhale Chathura (1990)
Movie
Parvathi

Gaduggai (1989)
Movie
Actress

Ondaagi Baalu (1989)
Movie
Actress

Avathara Purusha (1989)
Movie
Actress

Rudra (1989)
Movie
Actress

Uzhavan Magan (1987)
Movie
Actress

Veerapandiyan (1987)
Movie
Murthy's mother

Shruthi Seridaga (1987)
Movie
Actress

Guri (1986)
Movie
Bhavana's mother

Hosa Neeru (1986)
Movie
Actress

Puthu Yugam (1985)
Movie
Actress

Ek Saudagar (1985)
Movie
Vijay's mother

Vetri (1984)
Movie
Actress

Apoorva Sangama (1984)
Movie
Actress

Vellai Roja (1983)
Movie
Actress

Amarajeevi (1983)
Movie
Actress

Thai Veedu (1983)
Movie
Sheela's mother

Chalisuva Modagalu (1982)
Movie
Actress

Thyagi (1982)
Movie
Mrs. Gopinath

Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
Movie
Shyam's Mother

Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (1981)
Movie
Meenakshi Ram's mother

Ram Lakshman (1981)
Movie
Actress

Sathya Sundharam (1981)
Movie
Actress

Gaja Donga (1981)
Movie
Actress

Keralida Simha (1981)
Movie
Sushil Kumar's mother

Antha (1981)
Movie
Paparayudu's Mother

Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
Movie
Lakshmi

Naan Potta Saval (1980)
Movie
Sujatha's mother

Guru (1980)
Movie
Actress

Superman (1980)
Movie
Actress

Bhama Rukmani (1980)
Movie
Actress

Ram Robert Rahim (1980)
Movie
Actress

Lok Parlok (1979)
Movie
Actress

Vetagadu (1979)
Movie
Ravi's Mother

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
Movie
Annapoorna

Vasantha Lakshmi (1978)
Movie
Jaggu's Mother

Kiladi Jodi (1978)
Movie
Actress

Sadhurangam (1978)
Movie
Malliga and Kumudha's mother

Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
Movie
Actress

Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Movie
Actress

Bhadrakali (1976)
Movie
Doctor

Baalu Jenu (1976)
Movie
Actress

Lalitha (1976)
Movie
Actress

America Ammayi (1976)
Movie
Actress

Uthaman (1976)
Movie
Actress

Dr. Siva (1975)
Movie
Actress

Thota Ramudu (1975)
Movie
Actress

Pallandu Vazhga (1975)
Movie
Actress

Idhayakkani (1975)
Movie
Maria (Guest appearance)

Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
Movie
Actress

Paadha Poojai (1974)
Movie
Actress

Eradu Kanasu (1974)
Movie
Actress

Devadasu (1974)
Movie
Actress

Peddalu Marali (1974)
Movie
Actress

Gauravam (1973)
Movie
Actress

Neramu Siksha (1973)
Movie
Actress

Vasantha Maligai (1972)
Movie
Actress

...Aval! (1972)
Movie
Actress

Annamitta Kai (1972)
Movie
Janki

Shehzada (1972)
Movie
Actress

Apna Desh (1972)
Movie
Actress

Bandagi (1972)
Movie
Actress

Rani Mera Naam (1972)
Movie
Actress

Janma Rahasya (1972)
Movie
Actress

Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
Movie
Actress

Thavaputhalvan (1972)
Movie
Shekhar's Mother

Rivaaj (1972)
Movie
Actress

Hrudaya Sangama (1972)
Movie
Bakiyum, maid, mother of twins

Oru Thaai Makkal (1971)
Movie
Actress

Prathidhwani (1971)
Movie
Gowramma

Kasidre Kailasa (1971)
Movie
Lakshmi

Sabadham (1971)
Movie
Mother of Rangan and Durai

Iru Thuruvam (1971)
Movie
Suresh's mother

Bhale Jodi (1970)
Movie
Parvathi

Deiva Magan (1969)
Movie
Rani Abhirami Mangamma of Vengaiya

Adimai Penn (1969)
Movie
Actress

Namma Makkalu (1969)
Movie
Actress

Nam Naadu (1969)
Movie
Actress

Gejje Pooje (1969)
Movie
Actress

Doli (1969)
Movie
Gauri's mom

Nannha Farishta (1969)
Movie
Actress

Pudhiya Boomi (1968)
Movie
Mangalam

Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
Movie
Actress

Anbu Vazhi (1968)
Movie
Actress

Penn Entral Penn (1967)
Movie
Parvathi

Punyavathi (1967)
Movie
Actress

Bangarada Hoovu (1967)
Movie
Meenakshi

Sandhya Raaga (1966)
Movie
Lakshmi

Chandhrodhayam (1966)
Movie
Seeta

Laadla (1966)
Movie
Lalitha

Belli Moda (1966)
Movie
Parvathi

Bettada Huli (1965)
Movie
Chandramathi

Sathya Harishchandra (1965)
Movie
Susheela, the wife of N. Gajendran (Nambiar) and the sister of Ramu & Ilango (both MGR in dual role)

Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
Movie
Actress

Thaayin Madiyil (1964)
Movie
Gowramma

Prathigne (1964)
Movie
Kurooramma

Sree Guruvayoorappan (1964)
Movie
Mother of Maran (MGR)

Dheiva Thaai (1964)
Movie
Actress

Paavai Vilakku (1960)
Movie
Actress

Abba! Aa Hudugi (1959)
Movie
Actress

Naalu Veli Nilam (1959)
Movie
Parvati Ratan Lal

Paigham (1959)
Movie
Shanta

Bhabhi (1957)
Movie
Shantha

Kuladeivam (1956)
Movie
Lakshmi

Hari Bhakta (1956)
Movie
Hemavathi

Sodari (1955)
Movie
Poomalai, sister of Parandhaman (Sivaji G)

Thirumbi Paar (1953)
Movie
Actress

Poongothai (1953)
Movie
Vimala

Parasakthi (1952)
Movie
Malti

Bahar (1951)
Movie
Vasantha

Marmayogi (1951)
Movie
Actress

Satya Harishchandra
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1928-09-18
Deathday2003-01-29 (74 years old)
Birth PlaceBhatkal, India
SiblingsMynavathi
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsPandhari Bai, Geetha, M. Pandari Bai
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