Sharada a veteran actress in Telugu and Malayalam attains 68 today.  She was born on 12th June 1945 in Tenali.  She received National Awards for the best actress three times which earlier was honored with 'Urvasi' title.  She received two National Awards for her Malayalam movies- 'Thulabaram' in 1968 and 'Swayamvarm' in 1972 and one Telugu movie 'Nimajjanam' in 1977.

Sharada also received Bengali Film Journlists' Association Award in 1970, Kerala State Film Award in 1979, Filmfare’s Lifetime Achievement award in 1997 and NTR National Award in 2010. 

Sharada's debut film was Kanyasulkam in 1955 and latest one is Sukumarudu.  Being a trained dancer having experience on the stage, she acted in the films with natural expression and ease in acting in the films; she stole the hearts of many cine lovers and cine critics too.

Andhra Wishesh wishes Sharada a happy birth day and many happy returns of the day and also wishes to see more of her for a long time to come on the screen.  

(AW-SriJa)