Fans mourn prolific Indian actress Manorama's death


Manorama has acted in some 2,500 dramas and 1,500 movies. Photo: Filepic

The sudden death of Manorama one of India’s most prolific and much-loved actresses, has left her legion of fans in her country and the world mourning the loss.

Manorama's grandson Dr P. Rajarajan said the 78-year-old veteran star had not been seriously ill before she succumbed to a heart attack at 11pm on Oct 10.

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