Geetanjali (1947 – 31 October 2019), also spelled Geethanjali, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films. In a career spanning close to six decades, she featured in over 500 films across multiple languages. Her first film as a dancer is Rani Ratnaprabha in 1960. N. T. Rama Rao introduced her to the silver screen as a heroine with his directorial debut film Sita Rama Kalyanam in 1961. She gained fame for her roles in Murali Krishna (1964), Doctor Chakravarthy (1964), Illalu (1965), Sambarala Rambabu (1970), Kaalam Marindi (1972), and Abbayigaru Ammayigaru (1973). She was also a member of the Nandi Awards committee.
Personal life Geethanjali worked in the Hindi film Parasmani (1963), a Lakshmikant-Pyarelal production. Since her name Mani was already present in the title, the film-maker re-christened her as Geetanjali.
Geethanjali worked with actor Rama Krishna in number of films like Thodu Needa (1965), Hantakulostunnaru Jagratta (1966), Rajayogam (1967), Ranabheri (1968), Nenu Naa Desam (1973) etc. before marrying him on 15 August 1974.
Death Geethanjali died in the early hours of 31 October 2019 from cardiac arrest. She died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital near Film Nagar in Hyderabad.Actress Geetanjali Ramakrishna Passes Away in Hyderabad . News18.com.
Filmography Telugu
Rani Ratnaprabha (1960) - debut as a Bharatanatyam dancer Seetarama Kalyanam (1961) as Goddess Sita Gulebakavali Katha (1962) Kalavari Kodallu (1964) as Hamsa Dr. Chakravarthy (1964) as Sudha Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani (1964) as Dancer Murali Krishna (1964) as Poornima Bobbili Yuddham (1964) Babruvahana (1964) as Rukmini Desa Drohulu (1964) Manchi Manishi (1964) Sabhash Suri (1964) Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam (1964) Aada Brathuku (1965) Veerabhimanyu (1965) Illalu (1965) Heroine and double role Devata (1965) as Hema Thodu Needa (1965) - First movie with future husband, Ramakrishna (Telugu actor) Leta Manasulu (1966) as Nirmala Potti Pleader (1966) paired with Padmanabham Gudachari 116 (1966) Hantakulostunnaru Jagratta (1966) Navaratri (1966) Mangalasutram (1966) Loguttu Perumaalakeruka (1966) Sakunthala (1966) Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966) Aada Paduchu (1967) Poola Rangadu (1967) Bhakta Prahlada (1967) Chadarangam (1967) Upayamlo Apayam (1967) Stree Janma (1967) Sri Krishnavataram (1967) Pattukunte Padivelu (1967) as Lakshmi Adrushtavanthulu (1967) Ave Kallu (1967) as Julie Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967) Prana Mitrulu (1967) Nirdoshi (1967) Rahasyam (1967) Ranabheri (1968) as Devasena Adrushtavanthalu (1968) as Radha Bhagya Chakramu (1968) Bangaru Gaajulu (1968) Baghdad Gaja Donga (1968) Panthalu Pattimpulu (1968) Kalisochina Adrushtam (1968) Thalli Prema (1968) Pelliroju (1968) Nene Monaganni (1968) Manchi Kutumbam (1968) Raja Yogam (1968) Ramu (1968) Sati Arundhati (1968) Sri Rama Katha (1969) as Rati Manchi Mitrulu (1969) Nindu Hrudayalu (1969) Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969) Raja Simha (1969) as Vasavi Bhale Abbayilu (1969) as Radha Adrushtavanthulu (1969) Karpura Harathi (1969) as Pankajam Nirdoshi (1970) Kathanayika Molla (1970) Dharma Daata (1970) Chitti Chellelu (1970) Sambarala Rambabu (1970) Mattilo Manikyam (1971) as Subbulu Jatakaratna Midathambotlu (1971) Manasu Mangalyam (1971) Pavitra Bandham (1971) Kalam Marindi (1972) Raitu Kutumbam (1972) Adrushta Devatha (1972) Manchi Rojulu Vachayi (1972) as Radha Abbaigaru Ammaigaru (1973) - paired with Telugu Super Star Krishna Ajanma Brahmachari (1973) Devudamma (1973) as Paidithalli Nenu Naa Desam (1973) Srivaru Maavaru (1973) as Padma Kannavari Kalalu (1974) Premalu Pellillu (1974) Jeevithame Oka Cinema (1993) Pacha Thoranam (1994) Fools (2003) Maayajaalam (2006) Pellaina Kothalo (2006) as Hari's Grandmother Neramu Siksha (2009) Parama Veera Chakra (2011) Mogudu (2011) as Grandmother Greeku Veerudu (2013) Bhai (2013) as Vasu's Grandmother Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017) Sree Ramudinta Sree Krishnudanta (2017)
Tamil
Sarada (1962) Deivathin Deivam (1962) Thaayin Madiyil (1964) Maayamani (1964) Alli (1964) Panam Padaithavan (1965) Vaazhkai Padagu (1965) Veera Abhimanyu (1965) Aasai Mugam (1965) as Kamala Adhey Kangal (1967) Nenjirukkum Varai (1967) Anbalippu (1969) En Annan (1970) Annamitta Kai (1972) Ganga Gowri (1973)
Hindi Paying Guest (1957) as Shanthi's sister Parasmani (1963) as Rajkumari Do Kaliyaan (1968) as Menaka Balram Shri Krishna (1968) as Rukmini Tulsi Vivah (1971) Bandhu (1992)
Malayalam Kaattumallika (1966) Swapnangal (1970) as Rajamma Madhuvidhu (1970) as Sathi
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