Advani Lakshmi Devi

Advani Lakshmi Devi is a retired Indian actress known for her work in Kannada cinema. She has played a variety of roles such as heroine, vamp, mother, grandmother in hundreds of Kannada movies over the last 50 years. Her role in films Gandhada Gudi (1973) and Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (1974) as mother (male role played by Rajkumar) is much remembered. She is the mother of veteran actress Roopadevi who acted in many Kannada movies with Rajkumar such as Haalu Jenu (1982), Samayada Gombe (1984) and Yarivanu (1984). Rajkumar holds the distinction of having played hero and son's role with her. Rajkumar] holds the distinction of having played the hero to both Roopadevi (in 3 films) and her mother Advani Lakshmi Devi (in Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha (1963)). Lakshmi Devi recently honoured with Rajkumar lifetime achievement award 2016 by the state government of Karnataka.

Awards

 * 2017 – M. V. Rajamma Award by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy.
 * 2016 – Dr. Rajkumar Award by the Karnataka Government.
 * 1973–74 -Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – Gandhada Gudi

Filmography

 * 1994	Gandhada Gudi Part 2
 * 1985	Jwalamukhi
 * 1984	Shravana Banthu
 * 1983	Mududida Thavare Aralithu
 * 1982	Baadada Hoo
 * 1982	Chalisuva Modagalu
 * 1980	Janma Janmada Anubandha
 * 1980	Moogana Sedu
 * 1980	Rama Parashurama
 * 1980	Rustum Jodi
 * 1979	Chandanada Gombe
 * 1978	Madhura Sangama
 * 1977	Lakshmi Nivasa
 * 1976	Bahaddur Gandu
 * 1976	Bayalu Daari
 * 1976	Mugiyada Kathe
 * 1975	Mayura
 * 1975	Nireekshe
 * 1974	Eradu Kanasu
 * 1974	Sri Srinivasa Kalyana
 * 1974	Upasane
 * 1973	Gandhada Gudi
 * 1973	Seetheyalla Savithri
 * 1972	Bangaarada Manushya
 * 1972	Bhale Huchcha
 * 1972	Nanda Gokula
 * 1971	Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta
 * 1971	Namma Samsara
 * 1971	Paapa Punya (Parvathi)
 * 1971	Sharapanjara
 * 1970	Anireekshitha
 * 1970	Karulina Kare (Gowri)
 * 1970	Mooru Muttugalu
 * 1970	Mruthyu Panjaradalli Goodachari 555
 * 1970	Takka Bitre Sikka (Jaya)
 * 1969	Bhageerathi
 * 1969	Kappu Bilupu
 * 1969	Makkale Manege Manikya
 * 1969	Mallammana Pavada
 * 1969	Mukunda Chandra
 * 1969	Namma Makkalu
 * 1968	Bhagya Devathe
 * 1966	Mantralaya Mahatme (Gopi)
 * 1964	Chandavalliya Thota
 * 1964	Kalaavati
 * 1964	Veera Sankalpa
 * 1963	Jeevana Taranga
 * 1963	Kalitharu Henne
 * 1963	Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha (Seetha)
 * 1962	Bhoodaana
 * 1962	Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu
 * 1962	Thejaswini
 * 1960	Dashavathara (Lakshmi, Seete, Rukmini)
 * 1959	Jagajyothi Basaveshwara
 * 1959	Abba Aa Hudugi
 * 1958	Mane Thumbida Hennu
 * 1958	Mangala Suthra
 * 1957	Shukradese
 * 1956	Bhakta Vijaya