Katharine Hepburn in her name in 1997. After Hepburn's death in 2003, the intersection of East 49th Street and 2nd Avenue was renamed "Katharine Hepburn Place". Three years later Bryn Mawr College, Hepburn's alma mater, launched the Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center. It is dedicated to both the actress and her mother, and encourages women to address important issues affecting their gender. The center awards the annual Katharine Hepburn Medal, which "recognizes women whose lives, work and contributions embody the intelligence, drive and independence of the four-time-Oscar-winning actress" and whose award recipients "are chosen on the basis of their commitment and contributions to
Roopa (actress) Roopa (actress) Roopa ( Born - November 7, 1960 ) is a South Indian actress who has performed in Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam films during 1980s. She is the daughter of veteran actress Advani Lakshmi Devi. She is the heroine of 365 days ran tragic romantic film "Oru Thalai Ragam" opposite Shankar She has worked in many Kannada movies during 1980s. She debuted in Kannada through the 1980 movie "Simha Jodi" in which she played the role of Vishnuvardhan's sister. She is critically acclaimed for her roles in Kannada movies like "Kamala", Haalu Jenu, Avala Antharanga, Marali Goodige, Trishoola, Ahuthi,