Lakshmi

Full Name: Yaragudipadi Venkata Mahalakshmi
Date of Birth: December 13, 1952
Place of Birth: Madras, Madras State, India
Years Active: 1968–present

Family
Spouses:
1. Bhaskaran (m. 1969; div. 1974)
2. Mohan Sharma (m. 1975; div. 1980)
3. M. Sivachandran (m. 1987; present)
Children: 2 (including Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran)
Parents:
- Father: Y. V. Rao
- Mother: Kumari Rukmini

Career Highlights
Debut: Tamil film "Jeevanaamsam" (1968)
Breakthrough: Malayalam film "Chattakari" (1974)
Total Films: Over 650 across various languages
Recognition: National Film Award for Best Actress, Nine Filmfare Awards South, One Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, and more

Notable Achievements
Versatility: Acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films
Multilingual Success: Won Filmfare Awards in Hindi and all four South Indian languages
Award-winning Performances: Recognized for her role in "Mithunam" (2012)
Adaptability: Transitioned from lead roles to character roles seamlessly

Other Ventures
Direction: Directed the Kannada film "Makkala Sainya" (1980)
Television Hosting: Hosted talk shows like "Achamillai, Achamillai" and "Idu Kathe Alla Jeevana"

Personal Life
Marriages: Experienced three marriages, currently married to M. Sivachandran
Children: Has a daughter, Samyuktha, and another child

Legacy
Icon of Indian Cinema: Known for resilience, versatility, and contribution to cinema
Inspiration: Continues to inspire generations with her talent and achievements