Late veteran actress Savithri's 75th birth anniversary was celebrated in Chennai on December 06, 2011.

Speaking on the occasion, Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah said that Savithri was an born actress in whom the abilities to portray various roles were naturally imbibed.

She had all the qualities required to be an good actress. Only a few really work hard to show their skills, but when it came to this actress, immersing herself into any character was a job she could do within a wink of an eye.

Telugu movies 'Ardhangi' and 'Namminabantu' were the films that made her popular.

Recollecting an incident in the past, the Governor said Savitri was at Karamchedu, a village in Andhra Pradesh, for shooting a film where she had to don the role of a rural girl who would ride a bullock cart. The way the actress dressed herself as a traditional girl made many feel they could take lessons from her when it came to imbibing a girl who adheres to customs and traditions, he said.

MLC of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, Vakati Narayana Reddy, veteran actors Rajasri, Rajasulochana, yesteryear playback singer P B Srinivos and artiste Ghantasala Ratnakumar were among those who were also present at the occasion.