RIP KPAC Lalitha: Lesser known facts about the legendary Malayalam actor

We list you some lesser-known facts about the legendary Malayalam actor KPAC Lalitha, who breathed her last on Tuesday (February 22). She was 74. Her demise has left the entire Malayalam film fraternity with a deep void.

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KPAC Lalitha's real name is Maheswari Amma and was born in Alappuzha, Kerala on February 25, 1947. But her father later named her Lalitha. Credit: Twitter/@KeerthyOfficial

Reportedly, Lalitha was born to her parents after a wait of five long years. Credit: Special Arrangement

Not many know that Lalitha was fond of acting and started performing in plays at the tender age of 10. Credit: Special Arrangement

Lalitha was so attached to her drama troop Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC) that she decided to keep it as her initials. Credit: National Film Archive of India

Lalitha is one of the actors who has successfully completed five decades in the film industry and has starred in over 550+ films. Credit: Twitter/@realsarathkumar

KPAC Lalitha held the position of Chairperson of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy for five good years. Credit: DH Pool Photo

Lalitha won two National Film Awards for her power-packed acting in Malayalam films 'Amaram' 1991 and 'Shantham' in 2000. Credit: Special Arrangement

From Mohanlal, Mammootty to Vijay and Ajith, Lalitha is one of the luckiest actors who has shared the screen with almost all the superstars of Southern Cinema. Credit: Special Arrangement

Apart from playing supporting roles, KPAC Lalitha wowed the audience with several comic roles in films. Credit: Special Arrangement

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