C. R. Saraswathi is an Indian actress and politician who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She is currently acting as spokesperson of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, a split group from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[1]
C. R. Saraswathi | |
|---|---|
சி. ஆர். சரஸ்வதி | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chennai, Tamilnadu, India |
| Political party | AIADMK (1999 - 2017), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (from 2018) |
| Occupation | Actress and politician |
Career edit
C. R. Saraswathi started her career as a film actress in 1979 and joined All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 1999. In 2014, she was appointed spokesperson for the AIADMK party by Jayalalithaa.[2] She contested and lost in 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly election at Pallavaram constituent assembly.[3][4] She is currently in Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.[5]
Election contested edit
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Winner | Winner Party | Winner vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Pallavaram | ADMK | Lost | 39.19% | I. Karunanithi | DMK | 44.94% |
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | Selvi | |
| 1981 | Sreeraman Sreemathi | Ravi's wife | Malayalam film |
| 1985 | Njan Piranna Nattil | Malayalam film | |
| 1987 | Enga Chinna Rasa | Nagamani | |
| 1988 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | Saraswathi | |
| 1988 | Rayilukku Neramachu | ||
| 1991 | Pudhiya Raagam | Raghuraman's mother | |
| 1991 | Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu | Telugu film | |
| 1991 | Manasaara Vaazhthungalean | ||
| 1991 | Vasanthakala Paravai | Lawyer | |
| 1992 | Pondatti Rajyam | ||
| 1992 | Thanga Manasukkaran | Yasodai | |
| 1992 | Abhirami | Saroja | |
| 1992 | Ilavarasan | Selvanayagam's wife | |
| 1992 | Sevagan | Ashok's mother | |
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Sumathi's mother | Cameo |
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | School teacher | |
| 1992 | Kaviya Thalaivan | Priya's friend | |
| 1992 | Naalaya Seidhi | Savithri | |
| 1993 | Prathap | ||
| 1993 | Manikuyil | Rathnasabapathy wife | |
| 1993 | Enga Muthalali | Kavery Mother | |
| 1993 | Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | ||
| 1993 | Maamiyar Veedu | ||
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai | Kuyili's mother | |
| 1994 | Atha Maga Rathiname | Pudukkottai Sundari | |
| 1994 | Killadi Mappillai | Devi's mother | |
| 1994 | Subramaniya Swamy | Sarasa | |
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhan | Meenakshi | |
| 1995 | Paattu Padava | Devi's mother | |
| 1995 | Karnaa | Manickam's wife | |
| 1995 | Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | ||
| 1995 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | Sathyavathi | |
| 1996 | Vasantha Vaasal | Vasantha | |
| 1996 | Purushan Pondatti | Suryakala | |
| 1996 | Selva | Bhama | |
| 1996 | Indraprastham | Dance teacher | Malayalam film |
| 1997 | Pudhu Nilavu | ||
| 1997 | Once More | Kavitha mother | |
| 1997 | Porkkaalam | ||
| 1998 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar | ||
| 1998 | En Uyir Nee Thaane | Janaki's sister-in-law | |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai | Savitri's Aunt | |
| 1998 | Sivappu Nila | Lawyer | |
| 1999 | Chinna Durai | ||
| 1999 | Guest House | ||
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Priya's mother | |
| 1999 | Maravathe Kanmaniye | ||
| 2001 | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | ||
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Malathi's Mother | |
| 2002 | Kamarasu | Vasanthi's mother | |
| 2002 | Karmegham | ||
| 2002 | Ivan | ||
| 2006 | 47A Besant Nagar Varai | ||
| 2007 | Nam Naadu | Political member | |
| 2008 | Pazhani | Deepti's mother |
References edit
- ^ "Tamil Nadu polls: CR Saraswathi's journey from silver screen to political theatre". Firstpost. 29 April 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ "Jayalalithaa to return home soon from hospital, assures AIADMK". 20 November 2016. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Saraswathi C.R(AIADMK):Constituency- PALLAVARAM(KANCHEEPURAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ "Comedian, supporting actor accomplish what heroes could not". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 May 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ "Sasikala will retrieve both symbol, party: C R Saraswathi".