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Sriranjani

1906 – 1939

Indian actress born in 1906

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About Sriranjani

Lived 1906 – 1939 (aged 32–33). Sriranjani was an Indian actor, singer and film actor.

Mangalagiri Sriranjani (1906–1939), also known as Sriranjani Senior, was a Telugu theatre and film actress and singer. Born in Narasaraopet Taluk, Andhra Pradesh, she gained fame in the 1930s through her recordings and audio releases with the Gramophone Company of India. Sriranjani was a significant stage actress with Krishna Vilasa Nataka Samajam, known for her portrayal of mythological male roles such as Krishna, Abhimanyu, and Satyavan.

She made her film debut in Telugu cinema with C. Pullayya's Lava Kusa (1934) and later appeared in notable films like Sri Krishna Leelalu (1935) and Mayabazaar (1936). Her film career was successful but brief; she acted in only eight films before her death from cancer in 1939.

Filmography Lava Kusa (1934) Silver King (1935) Sri Krishna Leelalu (1935) Sati Tulasi (1936) Sasirekha Parinayam (1936) Sarangadhara (1937) (actor and singer) Bhakta Markandeya (1938) Vara Vikrayam (1939) Vande Mataram (1939)

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Important facts

Born
1906
Birth century
Died
1939
Nationality
Also known as
Mangalagiri Sriranjani

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sriranjani?

Indian actress born in 1906

When was Sriranjani born?

Sriranjani was born in 1906.

When did Sriranjani die?

Sriranjani died in 1939.

What was Sriranjani's occupation?

Sriranjani was an actor, singer and film actor.

What nationality was Sriranjani?

Sriranjani was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sriranjani

· Wikidata: Q7586521

· DBpedia: Sriranjani Sr.

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