| 1. Padmavati Rao is an accomplished Indian film actress in both Hindi and Kannada cinema. |
| 2. She has a diverse range of talents, including acting, writing, theater, poetry, dance, and translation. |
| 3. During the COVID-19 lockdown in India, she dedicated her efforts to promoting natural farming and arts & crafts in rural areas near Bengaluru. |
| 4. Padmavati is actively addressing the issue of farmers’ suicide in India and innovated a non-electric refrigerator to help farmers preserve their produce efficiently. |
| 5. Aside from her social initiatives, she finds joy in activities like stitching, upcycling, mending, and writing. |
| 6. Throughout the lockdown, Padmavati worked on multiple creative projects simultaneously, including writing a book of poems and a play. |
| 7. She showcased her talent with a solo performance inspired by Dhiruben Patel’s 'Kitchen Poems', receiving recognition for her compelling portrayal. |
| 8. She debuted in the 1978 Kannada film Ondanondu Kaladalli directed by Girish Karnad. |
| 9. She has translated five of Girish Karnad’s plays as well as Mahesh Dattani’s 30 Days In September into Hindi. |
| 10. She played Amitabh Bachchan's wife in the film Te3n (2016). |
| 11. She portrayed Kunwar Baisa in Padmaavat (2018) and Jijabai in Tanhaji (2020). |
| 12. She has worked in Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Malayalam, and Tamil cinema. |
| 13. She is known for portraying complicated and emotionally deep characters with subtle yet powerful expressions. |
