Saraswathi Devi alias Sharadha(Telugu:శారద ) was born on 12th June 1945 in Tenali a small town near Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Venkateswar Rao was an Agriculturalist. Her mother Sachyavathi Devi was a housewife. She started to learn Bharathanatyam when she was six years old. She joined Indian Theatres and learnt the nuance of acting. She played a major role in the Telugu version of Rattha Kaneer a popular Tamil drama. She came under the contract of popular Telugu producer L.V.Prasad. She got her formal training in acting and largely attributes her performance and growth in the cinema field to this training. She gave a cameo appearance in the Telugu film Kanya Sulkam. Her major break through was her lead role in Telugu debut film Tandrulu Kodukulu with Actor Akineni Nageswara Rao. Though, she was successful in Tollywood Industry, she landed with major mega hits in the Malayalam Film Industry. She carved her niche for herself in the Malayalam Film Industry with her performance in Shakunthala, Murap Pennu, Kaattu Thulasi, Inapravukal, IruttinteAthamavuvitu, and Thriveni Thara. With these successful films, she established her film career in all South Indian Languages. Her few mega hits are Manooradham, Asthmayam, Rajamalli, Swarga Devatha, Aalayashikaram, Pratikaram, Vazhkai Vazhvadarke, Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal, Ivar, Karutha Pournami, Sindoor Bane Jwala, Mr.Bharath, etc.
She exhibited her brilliant performance in films Thulabharam, Swayamvaram, and Nimajjanam, which fetched her name and fame. Her memorable roles in her later career include Mazhathullikkilukkam, Rappakal, Stalin, Sankranthi, etc. She is also known as Urvashi Sharadha because earlier the National Award for Best Actress was officially designated as Urvashi Award. Apart from acting, she was elected as the Member of Parliament in Telugu Desam Party from her native town Tenali. She also owns a Chocolate factory called Lotus Chocolates. She received National Award - Best Actress Award thrice for her films Thulabharam in 1968, Swayamvaram in 1972, and Nimmajjanam in 1977. She received Kerala State Best Actress Award for her Malayalam film Thriveni Thara in 1979.

She owns a chocolate factory named Lotus Chocolates. She was elected as Member of Parliament on Telugu Desam Party ticket from her native town of Tenali.

Movies

Ghillida (2009)
Aata (2007)
Yogi (2007) - Shantamma
Stalin (2006) - Stalin's mother
Sankranthi (2005)
Rappakal (2005) - Saraswathiyamma
Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)
Anthahpuram (1998)
Sabse Bada Mawali (1996) - Malvika
Coolie No. 1 (1995)
Kashmeeram (1994) - Usha Varma
Major Chandrakant (1993)
Mechanic Alludu (1993)
Mother India (1992)
Killer (1991) - Guardian of Heiress
Nayakuralu (1991)
Kadapa Redamma (1990)
Kondaveeti Donga (1990) - Sambhavi
Lorry Driver (1990)
Prema Khaidi (1990)
Dhruvanakshatram (1989)
Dr. Bhawani (1989)
Manchi Kutumbam (1989)
Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1989)
Pardhudu (1989)
Raktha Kanneeru (1989)
State Rowdy (1989)
Ashwathama (1988)
August 15 Rathri (1988)
Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
Dharma Teja (1988)
Donga Ramudu (1988)
Illu Illalu Priyuralu (1988)
Parajaswamyam (1988)
Raktha Tilakam (1988)
Rakthabishekam (1988)
Rowdy No. 1 (1988)
Samsaram (1988)
Agni Putrudu (1987)
Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
Kulala Kurukshetram (1987)
Lawyer Bharti Devi (1987)
Muddayi (1987)
Oru Minnaminuginte Nurungu Vettam (1987)
Presidentgari Abbayi (1987)
Ramu (1987)
Rotation Chakravarthi (1987)
Samrat (1987)
Sharadamba (1987)
Ansuyammagari Alludu (1986)
Apoorva Sahodarulu (1986)
Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
Khaidi Rudraiah (1986)
Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
Mr. Bharath (1986)
Ravana Brahma (1986)
Adavi Donga (1985)
Agni Parvatham (1985)
Bebbuli Veta (1985)
Bhale Tammudu (1985)
Devalayam (1985)
Maha Sangramam (1985)
Pattabhishekham (1985)
Raktha Sindhuram (1985)
Swathi (1985) - Swathi's Mother
Vijetha (1985)
Alaya Deepam (1984)
Apanidalu Adavallakena (1984)
Bharatamlo Sankharavam (1984)
Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
Chadarangam (1984)
Charitra Nayakan (1984)
Iddaru Dongalu (1984)
Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
Sardar (1984)
Aalyashikaram (1983)
Anantham Ajnatham (1983)
Apathbandhavudu (1983)
Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
Bandhipottu Rudramma (1983)
Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
Kaliyuga Daivam (1983)
Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983)
Poratham (1983)
Raghu Ramudu (1983)
Anguram (1982)
Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
Justice Chowdhary (1982)
Main Intequam Loonga (1982) - Mrs. Ganga Kumar
Nipputho Chelagatam (1982)
Ponmudy (1982) - Madhavi
Pratikaram (1982)
Sindoor Bane Jwala (1982)
Alludugaru Zindabad (1981)
Elippathayam (1981) - Rajamma
Nyayam Kavali (1981) - Lawyer Shakuntala
O Amma Katha (1981)
Prema Natakam (1981)
Adhikaram (1980)
Akalangalil Abhayam (1980)
Alayam (1980)
Alludu Pattina Bharatham (1980)
Dharma Chakram (1980)
Ivar (1980)
Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha (1980)
Mangala Gauri (1980)
Pratishodh (1980)
Rajadhi Raju (1980)
Ramudu Parashuramudu (1980)
Sannayi Appanna (1980)
Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
Swarga Devatha (1980)
Captain Krishna (1979)
Ente Sneham Ninakku Mathram (1979)
Gorintaku (1979)
Karthika Deepam (1979)
Pichathy Kuttappan (1979)
Priya Bandhavi (1979)
Pushyaraagam (1979)
Shivamettina Satyam (1979)
Ward No. 7 (1979)
Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1978)
Asthamayam (1978)
Ithanente Vazhi (1978)
Maattoli (1978)
Mannu (1978) - Damu's Wife
Manooradham (1978)
Navodayam (1978)
Ona Pudava (1978)
Reghu Vamsam (1978)
Rowdy Ramu (1978)
Society Lady (1978)
Sundharimarude Swapnangal (1978)
Taxi Driver (1978)
Amme Anupame (1977)
Anjali (1977)
Aparaajitha (1977)
Aradhana (1977)
Bhale Alludu (1977)
Daana Veera Shura Karna (1977)
Hridhayame Sakshi (1977)
Indradhanusu (1977)
Itha Ivide Vare (1977)
Nurayum Pathayum (1977)
Randu Lokam (1977)
Sreedevi (1977)
Swarganiki Nitchenalu (1977)
Vishukkani (1977)
Amrudha Vahini (1976)
Chennai Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
Ennai Pol Oruvan (1976)
Kanyadanam (1976)
Mahatmudu (1976)
Mazhai Megam (1976)
Nimajjanam (1976)
Paalkkadal (1976)
Suprabhatam (1976)
Abhimanam (1975)
Balipeetam (1975)
Bharati (1975)
Ninaithathai Mudippavan (1975)
Raagam (1975)
Saubhagyavati (1975)
Thiruvonam (1975)
Vykunthapalli (1975)
Zamindarugari Ammayi (1975)
Adambaralu Anubhandalu (1974)
Devudu Chesina Pelli (1974)
Harathi (1974)
Oru Pidi Ari (1974)
Palle Paduchu (1974)
Premalu Pellilu (1974)
Radhamma Pelli (1974)
Thayi Pirandhal (1974)
Thulabharam (1974)
Urvashi (1974)
Abhimanavanthulu (1973)
Agni Rekha (1973)
Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
Enippadikal (1973) - Thankamma
Ida Lokam (1973)
Jeevitham (1973)
Mallamma Katha (1973)
Mayadari Malligadu (1973)
Sharada (1973) - Insane Woman
Thekkan Kattu (1973)
Udhayam (1973)
Veendum Prabatham (1973)
Vishali (1973)
Anveshanam (1972)
Brahmachari (1972)
Gandharava Kshetram (1972)
Gnana Oli (1972) - Mary
Kalam Marindi (1972)
Manavadu Danavudu (1972)
Maya (1972)
Professor (1972)
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku (1972)
Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972)
Swayamvaram (1972) - Seeta
Aabhijathyam (1971) - Malathi
Amayakuralu (1971)
Chelleli Kapuram (1971)
Jeevitha Chakram (1971)
Pagabattina Paduchu (1971)
Sati Ansuya (1971)
Sisindri Chittibabu (1971)
Vilakkuvangiya Veena (1971)
Ambalaprav (1970)
Cross Belt (1970)
Kakka Thamburatti (1970)
Kuttavali (1970)
Mindapennu (1970)
Pasidi Manasulu (1970)
Pearl View (1970)
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970) - Chhaya
Sambarala Rambabu (1970)
Stree (1970)
Tara (1970)
Triveni (1970)
Adimagal (1969) - Ponnamma
Jwala (1969)
Kootu Kudumbam (1969)
Kumara Sambhavam (1969)
Manushulu Marali (1969)
Mooladhanam (1969)
Nadhi (1969) - Stella
Sandhya (1969)
Shri Rama Katha (1969)
Susie (1969)
Veettu Mrugam (1969)
Velliyazhcha (1969)
Vila Kuranja Manushyan (1969)
Vilakkapetta Bandhangal (1969)
Agni Pareeksha (1968)
Aparadhini (1968)
Asuravithu (1968)
Hotel High Range (1968)
Kadal (1968)
Kaliyalla Kalyanam (1968)
Karthika (1968)
Karutha Pournami (1968)
Kattu Kurangu (1968)
Mana Samsaram (1968)
Manaswini (1968)
Midumidukki (1968)
Punnapra Vyalar (1968)
Thulabharam (1968) - Vijaya
Yakshi (1968)
Anveshichu Kandethiyilla (1967)
Arakkillam (1967)
Chitra Mela (1967) - (segment "Apaswarangal")
Kasavuthattam (1967)
Kavalaam Chundan (1967) - Sharada
Mull Kireedom (1967)
Pareeksha (1967)
Thalirukal (1967)
Udhyogastha (1967)
Archana (1966)
Bhakta Potana (1966)
Iruttinde Athmavu (1966) - Ammukutty
Jail (1966)
Kanmanikal (1966)
Karuna (1966)
Manikya Kottaram (1966)
Pakalkkinavu (1966)
Shrimati (1966)
Tilottama (1966)
Chaduvukonna Bharya (1965)
Inapravugal (1965)
Kathirunna Nikah (1965)
Kattu Thulasi (1965)
Murappennu (1965) - Bhagi
Rajamalli (1965)
Shakuntala (1965)
Arunagiri Nathar (1964)
Daagudumootalu (1964)
Murali Krishna (1964) - Srilatha
Vazhkai Vazhvadarke (1964)
Kumkumam (1963)
Thobuttuvulu (1963)
Valmiki (1963)
Atma Bandhuvu (1962)
Iddaru Mitrulu (1961)
Tandrulu Kodukulu (1961)

Best Actress Award

National Award Function
Thulabharam(1968)
National Award
Best Actress Award

National Award Function
Swayamvaram(1972)
National Award
Best Actress Award

National Award Function
Nimajjanam(1976)
National Award
Best Actress Award

Kerala State Award Functio
Thara(1970)
Kerala State Award
Best Actress Award

Kerala State Award Function
Thriveni(1970)
Kerala State Award