Kalpana Rai (9 May 1950 – 6 February 2008) was an Indian actress from Andhra Pradesh who predominantly appeared in Telugu films. She acted in more than 430 films. She was born in Kakinada.

Personal life

Kalpana Rai was born in Kakinada. She had experience in stage, through which she entered into films. Though she acted in more than 400 films she died poor.

Kalpana Rai

Career

She made her debut as an actress with the film O Seeta Katha in 1974. She was known for comical roles with peculiar dialect of Godavari districts. Her last film was Soggadu (2005).

Kalpana Rai

Notable filmography

Death

She died because of her illness at her residence in Indiranagar, Hyderabad. Even though she acted in more than 400 films she could not save much. Movie Artistes’ Association donated Rs.10,000 for her funeral and there were hardly any visitors to pay their last respects.

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2008 deaths

Telugu actresses

Actresses in Telugu cinema

Indian film actresses

People from Kakinada

Actresses from Andhra Pradesh

20th-century Indian actresses

21st-century Indian actresses

Actresses in Telugu theatre

Indian stage actresses

1950 births