Gopishantha (26 May 1937 – 10 October 2015), better known by her stage name Manorama, was an Indian actress, comedian and playback singer who had appeared in more than 1500 films, 5,000 stage performances and several television series until 2015.[1][2] She entered the Guinness World Records for acting in more than 1000 films in 1985. By 2015, she had acted in total 780 films."[3] She was a recipient of the Kalaimamani award. In 2002, Government of India awarded manorama with Padma Shri for her contribution to the arts. National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in film Pudhiya Padhai (1989) and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1995).
- ^ "Actor 'Aachi' Manorama dies at 78". The Times of India. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "The endearing 'aachi'". The Hindu. 7 July 2003. Archived from the original on 30 December 2003. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "It's only because of Kalai Thaai that I'm still alive: Manorama". The Times of India. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2020.