Birthdate: October 6, 1940

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Nagercoil, Travancore, British India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India)

Died: March 26, 2013

Sukumari was an Indian actress known for her contribution to Tamil and Malayalam films. One of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation, Sukumari acted in over 2,500 films in a career that spanned over 50 years. In 2003, she was honored with the Padma Shri. In 2011, she won the National Film Award for her performance in Namma Gramam.