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#1980s

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Black-and-white portrait of actress Saritha from a 1985 Malayalam film

Saritha’s Forgotten Glory: 80s Icon’s Rise, Pause, and Legacy

Saritha ruled South Indian cinema in the 1980s, bagging accolades in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu while lending her voice to more than 200 leading ladies. A 1989 marriage prompted a long hiatus, sparking debate over her unrealised potential and lasting influence.

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