SrividyaΒ (24 July 1953 β 19 October 2006) was an IndianΒ film actressΒ who appeared in films in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries for 40 years. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated onΒ Malayalam films.Β Her portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed. In addition to acting, she occasionally worked as aΒ playback singerΒ as well. Srividya's personal life was full of tragedies. In 2006, she died ofΒ breast cancer.