K. B. Sundarambal

Born

1908-10-11

Died

1980-09-19

Birthplace

Kodumudi, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Kodumudi Balambal Sundarambal (1908–1980) was a stage artist and singer from Erode, Tamil Nadu. She was referred to as the "Queen of the Indian stage." A political activist during the Indian independence movement, K.B. Sundarambal was the first film personality to enter a state legislature in India.