Sri Lakshmi (actress)
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Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya, popularly known as Sri Lakshmi, is an Indian actress who is known for her comic roles in Telugu films.[1] She has also appeared in Tamil films. More than 500 films to her credit,[2] she later turned her attention towards television serials.[3] Lakshmi has received four Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian.
Sri Lakshmi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya Chennai, India |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Relatives | Rajesh (brother) Aishwarya Rajesh (niece) |
Early life
Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya was born and brought up in Madras into a Telugu family from Rajahmundry, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Amarnath and brother Rajesh were actors. Rajesh's daughter Aishwarya is also a film actress.[4]
Career
Daughter of veteran Telugu actor/Producer Dr. Amarnath, Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya entered the film industry to support her family after her father had fallen sick. Initially, she did minimal and unnoticeable characters. After noticing her spark in playing comedic roles, director Jandhyala offered her a meatier role in Rendu Jella Sita, which turned her career. In the Telugu film industry, she acted in comedy films by ace director, Jandhyala. She also acted in K. Viswanath films in comedy roles. She acted in more than 500 films, including Tamil, Kannada, etc. She later turned to TV plays. She is typically associated with stereo comic roles.
Filmography
Films
Telugu
Tamil
- Sparisam (1982) - Debut in Tamil
- Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992)
- Payanam (2011) as Jaanu
- Dhoni (2012)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Jayam | ETV | |
| 2009–2010 | Rudra | Zee Tamil | |
| 2011–2012 | Sravani Subramanyam | Gemini TV | |
| 2013-2016 | Agni Poolu | ||
| 2014-2015 | Ramulamma | Maa TV | |
| 2014–2016 | Nenu Ayana Aruguru Attalu | Zee Telugu | |
| Sundarakanda | Gemini TV Polimer TV Puthuyugam TV | ||
| Meghamala | ETV | ||
| 2016–2020 | Naa Peru Meenakshi | ||
| 2017–2018 | OK Jaanu | Star Maa | |
| 2017–2020 | Agni Sakshi | ||
| 2019–2020 | Roja | Annapurani | Gemini TV |
| 2019 | Mathrudevobhava | Gayatri Devi | |
| 2021 | Locked | Padmini | Aha |
| 2021–2022 | Muthyamantha Muddu | Srilakshmi | Zee Telugu |
| 2024 – Present | Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu | Sushila | Star Maa |
Dubbing
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010): Telugu version dub[12]
Awards
- Best Female Comedian - Sahanam (1996)
- Best Female Comedian - Chelikaadu (1997)
- Best Female Comedian - Police (1999)
- Best Female Comedian - Preminchu (2001)
References
External links
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