Pentapadu Pushpavalli – Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Family, Net Worth, Career

Pushpavalli, born Kandala Venkata Pushpavalli Tayaramma, was an Indian actress in Telugu and Tamil films, first a child artist, later known for mythological and social roles, and remembered as Rekha’s mother

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Bio:

Real Name: Kandala Venkata Pushpavalli Tayaramma
Popular Name: Pushpavalli
Profession: Actress
Famous For: Telugu and Tamil films and being the mother of Rekha

Height:

in centimeters – 165 cm
in meters – 1.65 m
in feet inches – 5′ 5″

Weight:

in kilograms – 55 KG
in pounds – 120 lbs

Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black

Personal Life:

Date of Birth: 3 January 1926
Age (at death): 65 Years
Birthplace: Pentapadu, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Pentapadu, Andhra Pradesh
Religion: Hinduism
Food Habit: Vegetarian

Date of Death: 28 April 1991
Place of Death: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Family:

Father: Kandala Venkata Raghavaiah
Mother: Not publicly known
Sibling: Suryaprabha Raghavaiah

Husband: Gemini Ganesan (Married in 1946, Separated in 1955)
Children:
Daughter: Rekha (Actress)
Daughter: Radha Usman Syed

Relationships and More:

Marital Status: Separated
Controversies: Her relationship with Gemini Ganesan was widely discussed during her lifetime, especially due to social norms of that era.

Career:

Pushpavalli entered the film industry as a child actress, playing young Sita in the film Sampoorna Ramayanam. She continued to appear in several films as a child artist before transitioning into adult roles. During the 1940s and 1950s, she became a known face in Telugu and Tamil cinema, particularly in mythological and devotional films.

Career Highlights:

• Began career as a child artist
• Played young Sita in Sampoorna Ramayanam
• Acted in Telugu and Tamil films
• Known for mythological and devotional roles
• Respected figure in early South Indian cinema

Notable Movies and Work:

• Sampoorna Ramayanam – Appeared as young Sita
• Lavakusa – Mythological role
• Miss Malini – Supporting appearance
• Various Telugu and Tamil mythological films – 1940s and 1950s era

Awards and Achievements:

• Recognised as an early contributor to South Indian cinema
• Remembered for child artist performances
• Respected for versatility in early film roles

Favorites:

Favorite Actor: Not publicly known
Favorite Actress: Not publicly known
Favorite Food: Traditional South Indian food

Money Factor:

Net Worth: Not publicly known
Income Source: Acting

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FAQs:

Q1. Who was Pushpavalli?
Pushpavalli was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema and was the mother of actress Rekha.

Q2. What was Pushpavalli’s real name?
Her real name was Kandala Venkata Pushpavalli Tayaramma.

Q3. When was Pushpavalli born?
She was born on 3 January 1926.

Q4. Who was Pushpavalli’s husband?
She was married to actor Gemini Ganesan.

Q5. Who are Pushpavalli’s children?
Her daughters are Rekha and Radha Usman Syed.

Q6. When did Pushpavalli pass away?
She passed away on 28 April 1991 in Chennai.