Vyjayanthimala
Born August 13, 1933 (Age: 92)
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Madras, Madras State, British India [now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India]
Biography
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.
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
Vidhi Vilasam
1970
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Age: 36
Ganwaar
1970
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as Parvati 'Paro'
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Age: 36
Pyar Hi Pyar
1969
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as Kavita (as Vyjayantimala)
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Age: 36
Prince
1969
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as Princess Amrita
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Age: 35
Duniya
1968
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as Mala
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Age: 34
Saathi
1968
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as Shanti
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Age: 34
Sangam
1964
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as Radha Mehra
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Age: 30
Leader
1964
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as Princess Sunita
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Age: 30
Zindagi
1964
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Age: 30
Ishaara
1964
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as Mala
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Age: 30
Phoolon Ki Sej
1964
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Age: 30
No Image
Chitor Rani Padmini
1963
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as Rani Padmini
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Age: 29
Dr. Vidya
1962
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as Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’
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Age: 29
Jhoola
1962
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as Sumati
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Age: 28
Gunga Jumna
1961
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as Dhanno
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Age: 28
Then Nilavu
1961
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as Shanthi
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Age: 28
Aas Ka Panchhi
1961
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Age: 27
Nazrana
1961
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as Vasanthi
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Age: 27
Irumbu Thirai
1960
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Age: 27
Parthiban Kanavu
1960
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as Princess Kundhavi
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Age: 26
Baghdadh Thirudan
1960
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Age: 26
College Girl
1960
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as Kamala
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Age: 26
Paigham
1959
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as Manju
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Age: 25
Madhumati
1958
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as Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha
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Age: 25
Vanjikottai Valiban
1958
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as Princess Mandakin
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Age: 24
Sadhna
1958
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as Champabai (as Vyjayantimala)
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Age: 24
Raj Tilak
1958
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as Mandakini
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Age: 24
The Eternal Lamp
1958
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as Aruna
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Age: 24
Sitaron Se Aage
1958
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Age: 24
Anjaan
1956
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as Ratna
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Age: 22
New Delhi
1956
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as Janaki Subramaniam
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Age: 22
Patrani
1956
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as Princess Mrinalla
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Age: 22
Devta
1956
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Age: 22
Kismet ka Khel
1956
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Age: 22
Devdas
1955
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as Chandramukhi
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Age: 22
No Image
Jashan
1955
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Age: 21
Yasmin
1955
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as Yasmin
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Age: 21
Pehli Jhalak
1955
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as Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala)
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Age: 21
Sangham
1954
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as Rani
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Age: 20
Penn
1954
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Age: 20
Nagin
1954
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as Mala
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Age: 20
Ladki
1953
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as Rani Mehra
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Age: 19
Jeevitham
1950
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as Rani
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Age: 16