Manimala Devi
Manimala Devi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 June 1931 Balibishi, Cuttack |
| Died | 16 June 2016 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1960–1990 |
| Known for | Actress |
| Children | Shankar Ghosh |
Manimala Devi (19 June 1931 – 16 June 2016) was an Indian Odia film actress. Devi was born in the Bilibasi village of Cuttack, and stepped into the film world at the age of nine. She never went to school. In 1945 she started to act in the Annapurna theatre of Cuttack.
The films in which Devi acted, including her first film, Shri Lokanath, received national awards. Audiences especially enjoyed the performances she shared with Samuel Sahoo.