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|Shanmugasundari T (23 September 1937 – 1 May 2012) was a Tamil actress, who acted in more than 750 films. Her daughter T. K. Kala is also an actress and playback singer. She also appeared in comedy roles along with Vadivelu in many films.
Career
Shanmugasundari started her stage performances at the age of 5. She survived nearly 45 years in the film industry and did more than 750 films. She was also a dubbing artist. She also acted in comedy roles, especially as a mother of Vadivelu in many films. Shanmugasundari acted along with M. G. Ramachandran in Idhayakkani, Neerum Neruppum, Kannan En Kaadhalan and En Annan. In Lakshmi Kalyanam and Vadivukku Valaikaappu along with Sivaji Ganeshan and Malathi, along with Gemini Ganeshan. Shanmugasundari received the Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government for her best acting in dramas roles 1982 - 1983.
Personal life
Shanmugasundari has 5 daughters named T. K. Kala, Neela, Mala, Meena and Selvi. T. K. Kala is also an actress, and playback singer.
Death
Due to illness, Shanmugasundari was admitted to a hospital and died on 1 May 2012 morning at 4.30 AM . She was 74.
Filmography
Films
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Television
- 2002-2005 Metti Oli as Kamatchi (House Owner Paati)
- 2003-2004 Kolangal as Rajaram's mother
- 2004-2006 Ahalya
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What is the full name and birth date of the actress Shanmugasundari?
- A.Shanmugasundari T, 23 September 1930
- B.Shanmugasundari T, 23 September 1937correct
- C.Shanmugasundari T, 1 May 1937
- D.Shanmugasundari A, 23 September 1937
Shanmugasundari T was born on 23 September 1937.
Source: biography introduction
2.At what age did Shanmugasundari begin performing on stage?
- A.Age 7
- B.Age 10
- C.Age 5correct
- D.Age 3
Shanmugasundari started her stage performances at the age of 5.
Source: career section
3.How many films did Shanmugasundari act in during her career?
- A.More than 1000
- B.More than 750correct
- C.More than 500
- D.More than 250
Shanmugasundari acted in more than 750 films throughout her career.
Source: biography introduction
4.Which of Shanmugasundari's daughters is known as an actress and playback singer?
- A.T. K. Kalacorrect
- B.Mala
- C.Selvi
- D.Neela
Shanmugasundari's daughter T. K. Kala is also an actress and playback singer.
Source: personal life section
5.What award did the Tamil Nadu Government bestow upon Shanmugasundari for her acting in dramas?
- A.National Film Award
- B.Kalaimamani Awardcorrect
- C.Filmfare Award
- D.Padma Shri
Shanmugasundari received the Kalaimamani Award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 1982-1983.
Source: career section
6.In which television series did Shanmugasundari play the role of Kamatchi?
- A.Metti Olicorrect
- B.Ahalya
- C.Kolangal
- D.Kannan En Kaadhalan
Shanmugasundari played the role of Kamatchi in the television series Metti Oli.
Source: television section
7.Approximately how many years did Shanmugasundari work in the film industry?
- A.35 years
- B.55 years
- C.65 years
- D.45 yearscorrect
Shanmugasundari survived nearly 45 years in the film industry.
Source: career section
8.Which actor did Shanmugasundari often portray the mother of in her comedy roles?
- A.Gemini Ganeshan
- B.Sivaji Ganeshan
- C.M. G. Ramachandran
- D.Vadivelucorrect
Shanmugasundari acted in comedy roles as the mother of Vadivelu in many films.
Source: career section
9.On what date did Shanmugasundari pass away?
- A.23 September 2012
- B.23 September 2011
- C.1 May 2012correct
- D.1 May 2010
Shanmugasundari died on 1 May 2012.
Source: death section
10.How many daughters did Shanmugasundari have in total?
- A.6
- B.5correct
- C.3
- D.4
Shanmugasundari had 5 daughters named T. K. Kala, Neela, Mala, Meena and Selvi.
Source: personal life section
11.Which of these films did NOT feature Shanmugasundari alongside M. G. Ramachandran?
- A.En Annan
- B.Idhayakkani
- C.Kannan En Kaadhalan
- D.Lakshmi Kalyanamcorrect
Shanmugasundari acted with M. G. Ramachandran in Idhayakkani, Neerum Neruppum, Kannan En Kaadhalan and En Annan.
Source: career section
12.In the television series Kolangal, which character did Shanmugasundari play?
- A.Ahalya
- B.House Owner Paati
- C.Kamatchi
- D.Rajaram's mothercorrect
Shanmugasundari played the role of Rajaram's mother in the television series Kolangal.
Source: television section
13.Shanmugasundari acted alongside Sivaji Ganeshan in which of the following films?
- A.Idhayakkani
- B.Neerum Neruppum
- C.Lakshmi Kalyanamcorrect
- D.En Annan
Shanmugasundari acted in Lakshmi Kalyanam alongside Sivaji Ganeshan.
Source: career section
14.At what time of day did Shanmugasundari pass away?
- A.9:00 PM
- B.12:00 PM
- C.4:30 AMcorrect
- D.4:30 PM
Shanmugasundari died on 1 May 2012 at 4.30 AM.
Source: death section
15.Aside from acting, what other professional role did Shanmugasundari have in the film industry?
- A.Producer
- B.Director
- C.Dubbing artistcorrect
- D.Screenwriter
Shanmugasundari was also a dubbing artist.
Source: career section
16.Between which years did Shanmugasundari appear in the television show Metti Oli?
- A.2003-2004
- B.2000-2002
- C.2002-2005correct
- D.2004-2006
Shanmugasundari appeared in Metti Oli from 2002 to 2005.
Source: television section
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