M.N. LAKSHMI DEVI AMMA

Mysore Narasimhachar Lakshmi Devi, known as M. N. Lakshmi Devi, is a veteran film artist in Kannada films. She is from Chintamani and her acting career spans 7 decades. She made her debut in the film Srinivasa Kalyana and has acted in nearly 1,000 films. Devi is known for the movies "Bhakta Kanakadasa" (1960), "Bangaarada Manushya"(1972), "Veera Kesari"(1963) and many more.

The famous song "Yaru yaru nee yaru.." from the movie Rathna Manjari (1962), was picturised on Lakshmi Devi and Narasimharaju. Devi has acted in many serials and still she is acting in films (Googly-2013), (Rajahuli-2013). She is the only actress in Kannada cinema to have screen presence of 72 years.

Awards 2001-02 - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress - Kallara Kalla. 2006-07 - Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award by Karnataka Government.

Selected filmography