[1] She is considered one of the pioneers of Tamil folk music;[2] as the first of her genre and background to perform in films, she served as an inspiration for many other folk artistes.
[3][4] She started her career as a performer on All India Radio about thirty years before her foray into films.
[5] She is a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani award for her contributions to music.
[6] Her husband died in front of her eyes on their way to Madurai for a song recording, this tragedic incident made her bedridden and shut cine offers, later her daughter also died in a road accident which made her a more weak mentally.
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