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87 Notable deaths
in Chennai
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Indian dancer and choreographer (1904–1986).
Born February 29th, 1904 in Madurai.
Died February 24th, 1986 at 81 years old in Chennai. [ref]
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Indian hindi poet, essayis (1908-1974).
Born September 23rd, 1908 in Simaria.
Died April 24th, 1974 at 65 years old in Chennai.
Vani Jairam
Indian singer (1945–2023).
Born November 30th, 1945 in Vellore.
Died February 4th, 2023 at 77 years old in Chennai. [ref]
Pandari Bai
Indian actress (1928–2003).
Born September 18th, 1928 in Bhatkal.
Died January 29th, 2003 at 74 years old in Chennai.
Vaali
Indian poet, lyricist, writer and actor (1931-2013).
Born October 31st, 1931 in Srirangam.
Died July 18th, 2013 at 81 years old in Chennai.
Anjali Devi
Indian actress, producer.
Born August 24th, 1927 in Peddapuram mandal.
Died January 13th, 2014 at 86 years old in Chennai (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome).
M. Balamuralikrishna
Indian carnatic vocalist.
Born July 6th, 1930 in Sankaraguptham.
Died November 22nd, 2016 at 86 years old in Chennai. [ref]
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
Yogi (1888-1989).
Born November 18th, 1888 in Chitradurga district.
Died February 28th, 1989 at 100 years old in Chennai.
C. V. Sridhar
Indian film director (1933-2008).
Born July 22nd, 1933 in Chengalpattu.
Died October 20th, 2008 at 75 years old in Chennai. [ref]
S. Varalakshmi
Telugu film actress, playback singer (1925-2009).
Born August 13th, 1925 in Jaggampeta.
Died September 22nd, 2009 at 84 years old in Chennai (falling from height). [ref]
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