Adoor Bhavani

Adoor Bhavani (Malayalam: അടൂർ ഭവാനി; 1927 – 25 October 2009) was an Indian actress in Malayalam movies, best known for her appearance in the National Award-winning film Chemmeen (1965), directed by Ramu Kariat. She had acted in about 450 films, including Mudiyanaya Puthran, Thulabharam, Kallichellamma, and Anubhavangal Paalichakal. Her last film was K. Madhu directed Sethurama Iyer CBI. She was also a stage actress and was associated with popular theatre group KPAC.

Bhavani was born in Adoor in Travancore. Her sister, Adoor Pankajam, was also a Malayalam film actress. Adoor Bhavani died on 25 October 2009.

Awards and recognitions

In 1969 Bhavani won the Kerala state film award for the second best actress for the film Kallichellamma. She was awarded the Chalachithra Saparya Lifetime Achievement award by Mathrubhumi-Medimix in 2002. In 2008, Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy honoured Bhavani and Pankajam for their overall contributions to theatre and drama.

Filmography

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Adoor

Adoor or Adur is a Major Municipal town and Thaluk Headquarters in Kerala State.Adoor is major Commercial Center in the District. Adoor and Thiruvalla are the Two Revnue Divisions of Pathanamthitta district.National Highway NH183A and Three Major State Highways passing through Adoor Town.

There are two Municipal Towns in Adoor Thaluk 1.Adoor 2.Pandalam

Etymology

Adoor is located in Pathanamthitta district and is one of the prominent town in Central Travancore. Geographically it is situated between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. Before the formation of Pathanamthitta district in 1982, Adoor was in Kollam district.

Mannadi, situated in Adoor is where Velu Thampi Dalawa, the renowned freedom fighter of Travancore and diwan (title)|diwan of Travancore Princely State, spent his last days. A historical museum, a statue of Veluthampi Dalawa and an open-air theatre are the major attractions here. The Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folk Arts functions here. The ancient Bhagavathy Temple at Mannadi has some exquisite stone sculptures. The annual temple festival is held in February/March.

Adoor (Lok Sabha constituency)

Adoor Lok Sabha constituency was a Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala, dissolved in 2008. The seat was reserved for scheduled castes.

Assembly segments

Adoor Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments:

Members of Parliament

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Adoor (Yelbarga)

Adoor is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Yelbarga taluk of Koppal district in Karnataka.

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