
About
Pandari Bai
Overview
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.
Known for
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1995 | Mojugara Sogasugara | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1994 | Jai Hind | Actor | Maria Devi | 59 Average |
1994 | Chinna | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1994 | Kunthi Puthra | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1994 | Time Bomb | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1993 | Gejje Naada | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1993 | Golibar | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1993 | Bhagavan Sri Saibaba | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1993 | Server Somanna | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1992 | Mannan | Actor | Parvathy Amma | 59 Average |
1992 | Jeevana Chaithra | Actor | Seetha | 59 Average |
1991 | Jagadeka Veera | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1991 | Lambadolla Ramadasu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1990 | Avasara Police 100 | Actor | Raju and Seetha's mother (in archival footage) | N/A N/A |
1990 | Bhale Chathura | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1990 | Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1989 | Gaduggai | Actor | Parvathi | N/A N/A |
1989 | Sharavegada Saradara | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1988 | Daada | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1988 | Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1987 | Uzhavan Magan | Actor | 58 Average |
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1987 | Veerapandiyan | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1986 | Guri | Actor | Guest Appearance | 58 Average |
1986 | Hosa Neeru | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1985 | Kettimelam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Actor | 58 Average |
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1985 | Andha Oru Nimidam | Actor | Radha | N/A N/A |
1985 | Puthu Yugam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1984 | Nagara Mahime | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1983 | Vellai Roja | Actor | 59 Average |
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1983 | Saatchi | Actor | 59 Average |
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1983 | Thai Veedu | Actor | 59 Average |
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1982 | Adhisaya Piravigal | Actor | 59 Average |
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1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | Actor | Sheela's mother | N/A N/A |
1982 | Thyagi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1982 | Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu | Actor | Shantamma | N/A N/A |
1981 | Chattaniki Kallu Levu | Actor | 59 Average |
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1981 | Yeh Rishta Na Tootay | Actor | Shyam's mother | 58 Average |
1981 | Ram Lakshman | Actor | 59 Average |
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1981 | Antha | Actor | 58 Average |
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1981 | Keralida Simha | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1980 | Naan Potta Saval | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1980 | Guru | Actor | 59 Average |
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1980 | Superman | Actor | Sarada | 58 Average |
1980 | Ram Robert Rahim | Actor | 58 Average |
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1980 | Yamanukku Yaman | Actor | Sathyamoorthy's mother | N/A N/A |
1979 | Lok Parlok | Actor | 58 Average |
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1979 | Vetagadu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1979 | Sigappukkal Mookkuthi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1979 | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi | Actor | Parvathy | 59 Average |
1978 | Vasantha Lakshmi | Actor | Annapoorna | 58 Average |
1978 | Kiladi Jodi | Actor | Jaggu's Mother | 58 Average |
1978 | Sadhurangam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1978 | Kiladi Kittu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Aaru Pushpangal | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | Actor | Kumar and Mainaga's mother | 59 Average |
1977 | Adavi Ramudu | Actor | 59 Average |
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1977 | Uyarnthavargal | Actor | 58 Average |
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1977 | Avan Oru Sarithiram | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1976 | Lalitha | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1976 | America Ammayi | Actor | Janaki | N/A N/A |
1976 | Uzhaikkum Karangal | Actor | 59 Average |
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1976 | Uthaman | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1975 | Dr. Siva | Actor | Lakshmi | N/A N/A |
1975 | Thota Ramudu | Actor | Pandharibai | 58 Average |
1975 | Pallandu Vazhga | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1975 | Idhayakkani | Actor | 59 Average |
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1975 | Pattikkaattu Raja | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1974 | Paadha Poojai | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1974 | O Seeta Katha | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1974 | Netru Indru Naalai | Actor | Kanaga, Manavalan Thangappapuram's wife | N/A N/A |
1974 | Alluri Seetha Ramaraju | Actor | 59 Average |
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1974 | Gumasthavin Magal | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1974 | Eradu Kanasu | Actor | Guest Appearance | 59 Average |
1974 | Bangarada Panjara | Actor | Janaki, Beera's Biological mother | N/A N/A |
1973 | Gauravam | Actor | Chellamma | 58 Average |
1972 | Vasantha Maligai | Actor | 59 Average |
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1972 | Annamitta Kai | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | ...Aval! | Actor | 58 Average |
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1972 | Shehzada | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | Sampoorna Ramayanam | Actor | Shabari | N/A N/A |
1972 | Raja | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | Janma Rahasya | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | Bandagi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | Thavaputhalvan | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | Hrudaya Sangama | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1972 | Rivaaj | Actor | Shekhar's mother | N/A N/A |
1971 | Prathidhwani | Actor | Meenakshi | N/A N/A |
1971 | Kasidre Kailasa | Actor | Shakuntala's Mother | N/A N/A |
1971 | Arutperunjothi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1971 | Sabadham | Actor | Lakshmi | N/A N/A |
1971 | Iru Thuruvam | Actor | Annapoorani | N/A N/A |
1970 | Bhale Jodi | Actor | Suresh's mother | N/A N/A |
1970 | Nadu Iravil | Actor | Ponni | N/A N/A |
1970 | Namma Kuzhandaigal | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1969 | Nam Nadu | Actor | 58 Average |
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1969 | Deiva Magan | Actor | Parvathi | 59 Average |
1969 | Shanti Nilayam | Actor | 58 Average |
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1969 | Adimai Penn | Actor | 59 Average |
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1969 | Nannha Farishta | Actor | Gauri's mom | N/A N/A |
1969 | Doli | Actor | 58 Average |
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1968 | Kudiyirundha Koyil | Actor | 59 Average |
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1968 | Anbu Vazhi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1967 | Penn Entral Penn | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1967 | Punyavathi | Actor | Parvathi | N/A N/A |
1966 | Sandhya Raaga | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1966 | Motor Sundaram Pillai | Actor | 58 Average |
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1966 | Laadla | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1966 | Belli Moda | Actor | Lalithamma | 59 Average |
1965 | Bettada Huli | Actor | Parvathi | N/A N/A |
1965 | Sathya Harishchandra | Actor | Chandramathi | 59 Average |
1965 | Poojaikku Vantha Malar | Actor | 59 Average |
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1965 | Enga Veettu Pillai | Actor | Susheela | 58 Average |
1964 | Prathigne | Actor | Gowramma | 58 Average |
1964 | Dheiva Thaai | Actor | Sivagami | N/A N/A |
1960 | Irumbu Thirai | Actor | 59 Average |
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1960 | Paavai Vilakku | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1959 | Abba! Aa Hudugi | Actor | Jyothi | 59 Average |
1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1959 | Paigham | Actor | Parvati Ratan Lal | N/A N/A |
1958 | Annaiyin Aanai | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1957 | Rayara Sose | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1957 | Bhabhi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1956 | Bhaktha Vijaya | Actor | Hema | N/A N/A |
1956 | Kuladeivam | Actor | 58 Average |
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1956 | Hari Bhakta | Actor | Hari/Lakshmi's Wife | N/A N/A |
1955 | Sodari | Actor | Hemavathi | 59 Average |
1954 | Bedara Kannappa | Actor | Neela | 59 Average |
1954 | Andha Naal | Actor | Usha | 58 Average |
1954 | Manohara | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1953 | Thirumbi Paar | Actor | 58 Average |
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1953 | Poongothai | Actor | Susheela | N/A N/A |
1952 | Parasakthi | Actor | Vimala | 58 Average |
1951 | Bahar | Actor | Malti (uncredited) | N/A N/A |
1951 | Marmayogi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1948 | Bhakta Kumbara | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1944 | Haridas | Actor | 59 Average |
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Samsaara Nouke | Actor | N/A N/A |
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Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1957 | Rayara Sose | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |