Vyjayanthimala
Acting
Born 1933-08-13
Madras, Madras State, British India [now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India]
57 credits
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Vyjayanthimala Bali (née Raman; born August 13, 1933), known mononymously as Vyjayanthimala, an Indian parliamentarian, dancer and former actress. Born to actress and dancer Vasundhara Devi in a Tamil-speaking family, she had a rare opportunity of performing a dance before the Pope at the age of 7. This cemented her interest in film and she became the one of the highest paid Indian actress of the 1950s and 1960s. Her accolades include five Filmfare Awards, two BFJA Awards, a Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour granted by the Government of India, and a Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honor granted by the Government of India.
Her dance numbers, such as 'Hothon Pe Aisi Baat Main Dabake Chali Aai...', 'Man Doley Mera Tan Doley...'; 'Chad Gaiyo Paapi Bichua...'; 'Main Ka Karu Ram Mujhey Buddha Mil Gaya' continue to be popular even today. She made waves when she appeared in a fire red swimsuit in 'Sangam'. She also paved the way for other South Indian actresses, like Hema Malini, Rekha, Sridevi, etc. to make a transition to Bollywood.
After the passing of her husband, she retired from Bollywood and now resides in Chennai, with her son, who is an aspiring actor in his own right. In 2011, her son presented her with a grandchild.
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Filmography
Acting
45 credits
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Irumbu Thirai
Chitor Rani Padmini
Vaazhkai
Devdas
Yasmin
Paigham
College Girl
Anjaan
Amrapali
New Delhi
Ganwaar
Sangam
Jeevitham
Naya Daur
Pyar Hi Pyar
Saathi
Sunghursh
Duniya
Ishaara
Suraj
Parthiban Kanavu
Gunga Jumna
Nazrana
Then Nilavu
Hatey Bazarey
Madhumati
Sadhna
Chhoti Si Mulaqat
Vanjikottai Valiban
Jewel Thief
The Eternal Lamp
Jhoola
Prince
Dr. Vidya
Sangham
Nagin
Kath Putli
Aasha
Raj Tilak
Bahar
Leader
Pehli Jhalak
Ladki
Patrani
Other credits
12 credits
Vidhi Vilasam
Phoolon Ki Sej
Jashan
Baghdadh Thirudan
Ek Jhalak
Zindagi
Penn
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan
Devta
Kismet ka Khel
Sitaron Se Aage
Aas Ka Panchhi
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