Rekha’s ‘mother’, became star at 12, was worshipped like Goddess, married father of 4 children, husband made her alcohol addict, died tragically due to…, name was…
The South Indian actress who was renowned not just for her talent but also for her beauty was none other than Savitri. She was the stepmother of Bollywood superstar Rekha. Savitri was married to Rekha’s father, Gemini Ganesan. She reached incredible heights of fame and success. Remarkably, she owned property worth Rs 100 crore in those days. However, her life took a tragic turn, as it is said that her husband played a significant role in her downfall.
Born into a poor family, she rose to immense wealth and fame solely on the strength of her talent. However, her decision to marry in the midst of a thriving career eventually became a turning point that weighed heavily on her life.
Savitri secretly tied the knot with Rekha’s father, Gemini Ganesan, and the couple had two children together. She first met him at a studio, where she had gone to audition for a film. It was during the time that Savitri fell in love with him. The news of their marriage came to light when Savitri signed a film and used the name Ganesan for the first time.
Savitri’s film Maya Bazaar (1958) brought her widespread recognition and admiration. In fact, after the film’s success, she was revered by the public. However, her growing stardom reportedly became difficult for her husband to accept. It is said that he played a role in ruining her career, introducing her to alcohol and leading her down to a destructive path.
Over time, she became an alcohol addict, which severely impacted her personal as well as professional life. She struggled financially, in fact, failed to pay taxes for several years, and eventually the government seized her assets. In 1980s, she slipped into coma and tragically passed away 19 months later.
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