Vyjayanthimala
57 movies
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 13, 1933 (age 93)
- Place of birth
- Madras, Madras State, British India [now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India]
- Also known as
- वैजयन्ती माला · Vyjayanthimala Bali · Виджаянтимала · Вайджаянтимала
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.
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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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Known for
Vyjayanthimala: movies and TV shows
Acting (57)
- 1970
- 1970 Ganwaar
as Parvati 'Paro'
- 1969 Pyar Hi Pyar
as Kavita (as Vyjayantimala)
- 1969 Prince
as Princess Amrita
- 1968 Sunghursh
as Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan
- 1968 Duniya
as Mala
- 1968 Saathi
as Shanti
- 1967 Jewel Thief
as Shalini Singh
- 1967 Hatey Bazarey
as Chhipli
- 1967 Chhoti Si Mulaqat
as Roopa Choudhury
- 1966 Amrapali
as Amrapali
- 1966 Suraj
as Princess Anuradha Singh
- 1966
- 1964 Sangam
as Radha Mehra
- 1964 Leader
as Princess Sunita
- 1964
- 1964
- 1964 Ishaara
as Mala
- 1963 Chitor Rani Padmini
as Rani Padmini
- 1962 Dr. Vidya
as Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’
- 1962 Jhoola
as Sumati
- 1961 Gunga Jumna
as Dhanno
- 1961 Then Nilavu
as Shanthi
- 1961
- 1961 Nazrana
as Vasanthi
- 1960 Irumbu Thirai
as Jayanthi
- 1960 Parthiban Kanavu
as Princess Kundhavi
- 1960
- 1960 College Girl
as Kamala
- 1959 Paigham
as Manju
- 1958 Madhumati
as Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha
- 1958 Vanjikottai Valiban
as Princess Mandakin
- 1958 Sadhna
as Champabai (as Vyjayantimala)
- 1958 Raj Tilak
as Mandakini
- 1958
- 1958 Amar Deep
as Aruna
- 1957 Naya Daur
as Rajni
- 1957 Kath Putli
as Pushpa
- 1957 Aasha
as Nirmala
- 1957
- 1956 Marma Veeran
as Rajkumari Vijaya
- 1956 Anjaan
as Ratna
- 1956 New Delhi
as Janaki Subramaniam
- 1956 Patrani
as Princess Mrinalla
- 1956
- 1956
- 1955 Devdas
as Chandramukhi
- 1955
- 1955 Pehli Jhalak
as Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala)
- 1955 Yasmin
as Yasmin
- 1954 Sangham
as Rani
- 1954
- 1954 Nagin
as Mala
- 1953 Ladki
as Rani Mehra
- 1951 Bahar
as Lata
- 1950 Jeevitham
as Rani
- 1949 Vaazhkai
as Mohana
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
1 episode