Advani Lakshmi Devi

Advani Lakshmi Devi
Born1935 or 1936 (age 90–91)[1]
Adoni, Bellary, Madras Presidency, British India (in present-day Kurnool), India
OccupationActress
Years active1954–2003
SpouseRamaiah
ChildrenRoopadevi

Advani Lakshmi Devi is a retired Indian actress known for her work in Kannada cinema. She played a variety of roles including lead and as supporting actress in Kannada films for over three decades. Her roles in films like Gandhada Gudi (1973) and Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (1974) where she played mother to Dr. Rajkumar made her popular among audiences.

Lakshmi Devi is the mother of Roopadevi, who acted in Kannada films with Rajkumar such as Haalu Jenu (1982), Samayada Gombe (1984) and Yarivanu (1984). Rajkumar holds the distinction of playing the role of her hero and the role of her son. Rajkumar also holds the distinction of playing the hero opposite Lakshmi Devi (in Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha-1963) as well as her daughter Roopadevi (in 3 films).

Lakshmi Devi was honoured with the Dr. Rajkumar Award (2016) by the government of Karnataka.

Awards

Filmography

Kannada

References

  1. ↑ 'ಹಿರಿಯ ಕಲಾವಿದೆ ಆದವಾನಿ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀದೇವಿ ಅವರ ಮೊಟ್ಟಮೊದಲ ಸಂದರ್ಶನ'-Adavani Lakshmidevi Interview-Kalamadhyama [Senior Actor Adavani Lakshmi Devi's First Interview]. Kalamadhyama (in Kannada). Event occurs at 20:59. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Annual film awards presented | Deccan Herald".
  3. ↑ "Advani Lakshmi Devi chosen for Dr. Rajkumar Award - The Hindu". The Hindu. 19 April 2017.
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