G. Sakunthala

G. Sakunthala
ஜி. சகுந்தலா
Born(1932-08-19)19 August 1932
Chidambaram, Thanjavur
Died8 November 2004(2004-11-08) (aged 72)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film actress, Stage actress, Dancer
Years active1950–1972
Notable workManthiri Kumari, Thaaikkuppin Thaaram, Mannadhi Mannan, Athey Kangal, Idhaya Veenai
AwardsKalaimamani Award

G. Sakunthala (19 August 1932 - 8 November 2004) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Tamil films and plays. As she was a prominent member of MGR's drama troupe, Sakuntha appeared as a 'regular' cast member in many of MGR's movies, beginning from Manthiri Kumari, Thaaikkuppin Thaaram and Mannadhi Mannan. Thus, she maintained her standing as one of the leading actresses in Tamil film industry in the 50's and early 60's. She has acted more 150 films in the Tamil cinema industry.[1][2][3]

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