Gopishantha (better known by her stage name Manorama, and also called Aachi, was an Indian actress, comedian, and playback singer who appeared in more than 1,000 films and 5,000 stage performances, predominantly in Tamil, as well as in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Sinhala. She was honoured with the Kalaimamani award in 1995. In 2002, the Government of India awarded Manorama the Padma Shri for her contribution to the arts. She was also the recipient of one National Film Award, one Filmfare Award South, and seven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
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