Srividya was a popular Indian actress who acted in many films including โAnnai Velankanniโ, โUnarchigalโ, and โApoorva Raagangalโ with Kamal Haasan. During the filming, Srividya fell in love with Kamal Haasan, but he began dating Vani Ganapathy. Srividya was then forced to abandon her love after she got to know about their marriage.
Srividyaโs Love Story with Kamal Haasan
Srividya and Kamal Haasanโs love story began during the filming of โApoorva Raagangalโ. They both fell in love with each other, but Kamal Haasan began dating Vani Ganapathy, which left Srividya heartbroken. She was forced to abandon her love after she got to know about their marriage.
Srividyaโs Marriage with Charles Thomas
Following her painful break-up, Srividya fell in love with George Thomas and planned to get married within months โ which everyone was against. From her family to her friends, none supported her decision. They tried convincing her, but she was blinded by love and failed to see what she was getting herself into. Srividya changed her religion and was baptized before her marriage to George Thomas. She wanted to stay as a housewife but had to return to acting when George forced her to. Srividya soon realized that she made a wrong decision by marrying George Thomas. Soon after the wedding, Srividyaโs life became miserable and the couple divorced in 1980.
The Tragedy Strikes:
Despite their deep connection, fate had a cruel twist in store for Srividya and Kamal Haasan. Tragedy struck when Srividya was diagnosed with cancer, casting a dark shadow over their love story. The couple faced the harsh realities of life, with Kamal Haasan standing as a pillar of strength for Srividya during her battle against the disease. Their love endured the trials of illness, proving that true love goes beyond the glitz and glamour of the film industry.
The Painful Goodbye: (24 July 1953 โ 19 October 2006)
As Srividyaโs health deteriorated, the inevitable became apparent, and the couple had to face the heartbreaking reality of bidding farewell to each other. Srividya succumbed to cancer, leaving behind a legacy of talent and a love story that would be remembered for its intensity and resilience.
