Subbalakshmi, veteran Malayalam actress and Carnatic musician, dies aged 87

Leaving Malayalam cinema in a state of mourning, veteran actress Subbalakshmi died d 87 on Thursday. She bread her last at a private hospital in Kochi. She h been mitted to a hospital a few days ago due to -related ailments.

Subbalakshmi’s career trajectory 

Subbalakshmi, also a Carnatic musician and a painter, was one of distinguished supporting actresses in Malayalam cinema, often portraying roles of grandmor with impressive delicacy and skill.

Having been involved in arts since her early years, she retired from All India Rio (AIR) and began her career in film. Subbalakshmi’s first role came from a Horlicks vertisement that led to her film debut in Nandanam. She kept getting roles and went on to have success in almost two deces' worth of films. She was a dubbing artist as well.

Subbalakshmi was widely recognised for her roles in Malayalam movies, including popular films like Kalyanaraman (2002), Pandippa (2005) and Nandanam (2002). late actress has left behind a lasting legacy, t only for her onscreen apperances but also as mor of Thara Kalyan, a fellow actress in Malayalam films.

Subbalakshmi’s television roles 

In dition, actress h a distinguished television career too, having starred in over 65 serials on Malayalam TV. Her significant roles in television series such as Sreemahabhagavatham, Kunjikkoonan, Oru Penninte Katha, and Seetha Kalyanam are still remembered with fondness by audience. 

Her most recent role was as le in Malayalam drama Sudhamani Supera, which is currently airing. Subbalakshmi is survived by her three children, one of whom is actress and dancer Thara Kalyan.

(with inputs from PTI)