What is "manjula"

Manjula ( hindi : मंजुला) is a Hindu/ Sanskrit Indian popular feminine given name, which means "lovely" and "beautiful".

Manjula (5 April 1951 – 12 September 1986) was an Indian film actress who acted in Kannada language films and also few Tamil and Telugu films. She was one of the most successful and prominent actresses of Kannada films in the 1980s. She acted in more than 100 films and won several awards including the Filmfare Award for her performances. Beginning as a theater artist Manjula switched over to feature films with the 1966 film Mane Katti Nodu . Her portrayal of "bubbly" characters earned a great deal of celebrity and she is considered one of the most bubbly actress in Kannada cinema to date.