Vyjayanthimala
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.
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Filmography
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Herself · 2002
Marma Veeran
as Rajkumari Vijaya · 1956
Jewel Thief
as Shalini Singh · 1967
Yasmin
as Yasmin · 1955
Sangam
as Radha Mehra · 1964
Ganwaar
as Parvati 'Paro' · 1970
Baghdadh Thirudan
· 1960
Vaazhkai
as Mohana · 1949
Jashan
· 1955
Irumbu Thirai
as Jayanthi · 1960
College Girl
as Kamala · 1960
Ishaara
as Mala · 1964
Amrapali
as Amrapali · 1966
Ek Jhalak
· 1957
Chitor Rani Padmini
as Rani Padmini · 1963
Dr. Vidya
as Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’ · 1962
Anjaan
as Ratna · 1956
Gunga Jumna
as Dhanno · 1961
Madhumati
as Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha · 1958
Vidhi Vilasam
· 1970
Pyar Hi Pyar
as Kavita (as Vyjayantimala) · 1969
Sunghursh
as Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan · 1968
Jeevitham
as Rani · 1950
Aas Ka Panchhi
· 1961
Naya Daur
as Rajni · 1957
Hatey Bazarey
as Chhipli · 1967
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan
· 1966
Kismet ka Khel
· 1956
Phoolon Ki Sej
· 1964
New Delhi
as Janaki Subramaniam · 1956
Amar Deep
as Aruna · 1958
Prince
as Princess Amrita · 1969
Devdas
as Chandramukhi · 1955
Jhoola
as Sumati · 1962
Duniya
as Mala · 1968
Suraj
as Princess Anuradha Singh · 1966
Paigham
as Manju · 1959
Chhoti Si Mulaqat
as Roopa Choudhury · 1967
Leader
as Princess Sunita · 1964
Nazrana
as Vasanthi · 1961
Sadhna
as Champabai (as Vyjayantimala) · 1958
Sitaron Se Aage
· 1958
Saathi
as Shanti · 1968
Devta
· 1956
Pehli Jhalak
as Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala) · 1955
Nagin
as Mala · 1954
Then Nilavu
as Shanthi · 1961
Zindagi
· 1964
Parthiban Kanavu
as Princess Kundhavi · 1960
Aasha
as Nirmala · 1957
Kath Putli
as Pushpa · 1957
Raj Tilak
as Mandakini · 1958
Ladki
as Rani Mehra · 1953
Sangham
as Rani · 1954
Patrani
as Princess Mrinalla · 1956
Vanjikottai Valiban
as Princess Mandakin · 1958
Bahar
as Lata · 1951
Penn
· 1954