Worked in more than 500 films in over five languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi
Kalaimamani Sachu
Actress Saraswathi Alias 'Sachu' is a veteran Tamil Actress, who was born in 1948, Chennai. She was introduced to acting at an early age of 4 and has been active ever since. She has done various characters as Childhood roles, Comedian roles, heroine roles and various characteristics roles.
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Achievements
60 YEARS OF ACTING EXPERIENCE
- Acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cine industries.
- Have done various roles such as character, Comedian & Leading roles.
- Some popular hits were Aavaiyar, Devedoss, Veera Thirumagan, Annai, Kaadalikka Neramillai, etc.,
- Acted and worked with TOP 5 Chief Ministers of State Government’s namely Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, Dr. N.T. Rama Rao, Dr. J. Jayalalitha, Dr. M. Karunanidhi and Arignar Anna.
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTARY
- Acted in a children’s film produced by the Government of India in which we had the honor of interviewing Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, our former Prime Minister who participated with us.
- Acted in many government documentary social awareness programs etc.,
Notable Facts
With a career spanning over 60 decades and more than 500 films under her belt in over five languages, and numerous highly successful performances in theatre and television, Sachu is amongst the most versatile and accomplished artist in the Indian film industry
Dream Role
She has essayed many characters, yet she feels that art is a never-ending journey and that there are many more important roles to perform in her career in entertainment.
Favorite Songs
She loves the song Roja Malare from the movie Veera Thirumagan for its catchy tune and meaningful lyrics.
Pet Name
That is her pet name. Renowned dancer Sri Dhandayudhapani Pillai used to teach dance for many of the cine stars in the ground floor of her house. One of the directors who visited the place gave her a first break. By then, many in the film industry had begun addressing her as Sachu, short form of Saraswathi
What People Say
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My friendship
My friendship with her began in 1967. When I first meet her at a dance program at Pennadam Aruna Sugars. She visited my home at Vriddhachalam. Now for the past 35 years, I have been in chennai, and she is still the same sachu. Her fame sits lightly on her shoulders. May god bless her for her simplicity, humility and commitment to the family
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SAYS - SYED MUTHAHAR SAQAF
Single take
Sachu was an actor of commendable talent. She has the unique ability to maintain her talent with same vigour and vitality over the years. Having been in the cine field for many decades, Sachu could take on versatile characters with ease for her repertoire of acting skills was vast and she has got the title of "Single take"
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SAYS - FILM PRODUCER MUKTHA SRINIVASAN