Sachu

Kumari Sachu (born 1948) is a veteran Tamil actress who has acted in more than 500 films in five different languages and a few television serials. She is a character actress/comedienne who has nonchalantly blended into the roles she has portrayed over five decades. She made her debut in films in 1953 in the film Rani at the age of 4, and has since then been a prominent face on the silver screen.In Recent times, she has also begun acting in television serials. In 2012, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai, honored Kumari Sachu with the Nadaga Soodamani award.

Early life

Sachu was born into a large family in Mylapore.Hailing from an orthodox family of musicians, lawyers and teachers, it was not smooth sailing for the young actress, but her talent acted as the decisive factor. Permission was granted by her lawyer-father. As she teamed up with her sister for Bharatanatyam recitals, her film career forged ahead.

Film career

In 1953, Sachu, then less than four years old, was noticed by director A.C. Sami (of "Velaikkari" fame), who was in the process of casting her sister for a dance number. Sami cast her in the Bhanumathi-starrer "Rani", and for a scene, she had to cry. But Sachu just did not know how to cry! A quiet pinch did the trick. Then followed the Arignar Anna-scripted "Sorga Vaasal". As the younger Paro in Devadasu, her performance was endearing. The chubby-faced Sachu went on to fill the vacuum left by Baby Saroja.