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Girija | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dasari Girija 3 March 1938 |
| Died | 5 September 1995 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian and film producer |
| Years active | 1950 1977 |
| Spouse | C. S. Raju |
| Children | Saleema |
Dasari Girija (3 March 1938 – 5 September 1995) was an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu films. She was active in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in comic roles.[1] She appeared in many films with Relangi, the two of them becoming a famous comedic duo.
Film career
[edit]She was born on 3 March 1938 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh. Her mother was a stage and film actress Dasari Ramatilakam.[2]
Her first movie was Kasturi Sivarao's Paramanandayya Sishyulu (1950). She acted in many films with Relangi and other leading actors of that period. Her portrayal of titular Pathala Bhairavi in 1951 hit film Patala Bhairavi[3] displayed her talents and resulted in her getting many film offers lasting about two decades. Her role as Usha in Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) opposite Relangi is memorable.[4] The ever lasting comedy song Kaseeki Poyanu Ramahari has been pictured on them.[5] The comedy-duo also acted in the award-winning Ramudu Bheemudu (1964) of Suresh Productions. The funny Sarada Sarada Cigarettu song about the habit of Smoking is superhit during that time.[6] She also acted in Tamil films during the fifties.
She along with Relangi acted in small but key roles in the epic film Lava Kusa (1963) by Shankar Reddy and refused to take any extra remuneration for the extratime in shooting the song Ollanori mama née pillanee....[7] In addition to the comedy roles, she played as character actress in the key role of Hemalatha opposite Akkineni Nageswara Rao acting as second heroine in Bharya Bhartalu (1961)[8] and as Varalaxmi in Velugu Needalu (1961).[9] She has played key roles in some mythological and Janapada films, like Dharma Devatha (1952).[10]
She started a film company with her husband C. S. Raju as a producer, named Vijaya Giri Dhwaja Productions (named after Girija) and produced few movies including Bhale Mastaru (1969) and Pavitra Hrudayalu (1971), in both films main protagonist is played by N. T. Rama Rao. They met with a heavy financial loss.
Personal life
[edit]She married C. Sanyasi Raju, popularly known as C. S. Raju; their daughter Saleema is also an actress who acts mainly in Malayalam movies.[11] According to her daughter Saleema, Girija died on 5 September 1995.[12] Though she has been suffering from Diabetes, in the last moments she experienced some breathing problem and died suddenly in her Chennai residence.
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Paramanandayya Sishyulu | Hema | Telugu |
| 1951 | Navvite Navaratnalu | Telugu | |
| Patala Bhairavi | Pathala Bhairavi | Telugu/Tamil | |
| 1952 | Dharma Devatha | Vasanthi | Telugu |
| Velugu Needalu | Varalakshmi | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Ashadeepam | Sarala | Malayalam |
| En Veedu | Tamil | ||
| Naa Illu | Telugu | ||
| 1954 | Manohara | Princess Vijaya | Tamil/Telugu/Hindi |
| 1955 | Kalyanam Seydhukko | Tamil | |
| 1956 | Bhale Ramudu | Taara | Telugu |
| 1957 | Sankalpam | Suguna | Telugu |
| Bhale Ammayilu | Telugu | ||
| Dongallo Dora | Telugu | ||
| M.L. A. | Telugu | ||
| Suvarna Sundari | Princess Parthima Devi | Telugu | |
| Veera Kankanam | Telugu | ||
| Vaddante Pelli | Lalitha | Telugu | |
| Iru Sagodharigal | Lalitha | Tamil | |
| 1958 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | Usha | Telugu |
| 1958 | Dongalunnaru Jagratha | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu | Rani | Telugu |
| 1958 | Anna Thammudu | Padma | Telugu |
| 1959 | Illarikam | Kanakadurga | Telugu |
| 1959 | Rechukka Pagatichukka | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Nammina Bantu | Sarala | Telugu |
| 1960 | Bhatti Vikramarka | Arakasu, wife of Tirakasu | Telugu |
| 1960 | Pelli Kanuka | Kantham | Telugu |
| 1960 | Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chintamani[13] | Kamalakshi | Telugu |
| 1960 | Samajam | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Runanubandham | Telugu | |
| 1961 | Bharya Bharthalu | Hema | Telugu |
| 1961 | Jagadeka Veeruni Katha | Ekasa | Telugu |
| 1961 | Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham | Haranath's fiancée | Telugu |
| 1961 | Vagdanam | Radha | Telugu |
| 1961 | Velugu Needalu | Varalakshmi | Telugu/Tamil |
| 1962 | Aradhana | Gopi's Fiancée | Telugu |
| Kula Gothralu | Leela | Telugu | |
| Tiger Ramudu | Telugu | ||
| Raktha Sambandham | Telugu | ||
| Siri Sampadalu | Rama | Telugu | |
| Aasa Jeevulu | Telugu | ||
| Aatma Bandhuvu | Geetha | Telugu | |
| 1963 | Irugu Porugu | Telugu | |
| Lakshadhikari | Leela | Telugu | |
| Savati Koduku | Telugu | ||
| Lava Kusa | Chakali Vaani Bharya | Telugu/Tamil | |
| Paruvu Prathishta | Telugu | ||
| 1964 | Aathma Balam | Chitti | Telugu |
| Amara Silpi Jakkanna | Fisherwoman Gangu | Telugu | |
| Ramudu Bheemudu | Kamala | Telugu | |
| Vaarasatwam | Seeta | Telugu | |
| 1965 | Preminchi Choodu | Telugu | |
| Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima | Queen of Women Kingdom | Telugu | |
| Prameelarjuneeyam | Maha Maya | Telugu | |
| Satya Harishchandra | Kalahakanthi | Telugu | |
| Mangamma Sapatham | Telugu | ||
| Visala Hrudayalu | Shantha | Telugu | |
| Sati Sakkubai | Daughter of Suryakantham | Telugu | |
| 1966 | Srikakula Andhra Maha Vishnu Katha | Makarika | Telugu |
| Aastiparulu | Telugu | ||
| Srikakula Andhra Maha Vishnu Katha | Makarika | Telugu | |
| 1967 | Navarathri | Mental patient | Telugu |
| Rahasyam | Sarvani Devi | Telugu | |
| Vasantha Sena | Telugu | ||
| 1974 | Aadadani Adrustam | Telugu | |
| Devadasu | Telugu/Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Balipeetam | Servant | Telugu |
| 1976 | Andharu Bagundali[14] | Govindayya's wife | Telugu |
| Secretary | Vanita Vihar Member | Telugu | |
| 1977 | Pantulamma | House Head | Telugu |
| Savasagallu[citation needed] | Telugu | ||
| 1979 | Maa Voollo Mahasivudu[15] | Telugu | |
| 1980 | Chandipriya | Singamma | Telugu |
| 1980 | Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam[16] | Ranganatham's arrogant wife | Telugu |
| 1981 | Prema Natakam[17] | Kumar's mother | Telugu |
| Kondaveeti Simham | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Nivuru Gappina Nippu | Telugu | |
| 1983 | Kanthayya Kanakayya[18] | Gajalakshmi | Telugu |
| 1984 | Anubandham | Telugu |
References
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- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (20 August 2015). "Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu || Kasi Poyanu Ramahari Full Video Song || NTR, Savitri, Jamuna, SVR". 18 September 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "SARADA SARADA CIGARETTU SONG IN RAMUDU - BHEMUDU". 16 September 2008 – via YouTube.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (13 January 2017). "Lava Kusa (1963)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ^ Narasimham, M. L. (28 April 2016). "Bharya Bharthalu (1961)". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ Narasimham, M.L. (13 May 2015). "Velugu Needalu (1961)". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ^ Guy, Randor (27 September 2014). "Dharma Devatha 1952". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Returning after a long hiatus: Saleema". 14 March 2017.
- ^ "మా అమ్మపై ఇన్ని పుకార్లా". 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chintamani (1960)". The Hindu. 25 February 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "Andharu Bagundali (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Maavoollo Mahasivudu (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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