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She was the first Tamil heroine to wear skirts and sleeveless blouses on screen. Her wardrobe featured everything from bustiers and crop tops to high-fashion western wear.
When we speak of Indian cinema icons who transcended their medium to become cultural and political titans, stands in a league of her own. For fans of Tamil cinema, she was Nadigar Thilagam (Diva among actors); for the people of Tamil Nadu, she was Amma (Mother) and the Iron Lady of Indian politics.