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.
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 (Movies)
Vidhi Vilasam
Character:
Release Date:12/03/1970
Ganwaar
Character:Parvati 'Paro'
Release Date:01/01/1970
Pyar Hi Pyar
Character:Kavita (as Vyjayantimala)
Release Date:17/10/1969
Prince
Character:Princess Amrita
Release Date:01/01/1969
Sunghursh
Character:Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan
Release Date:27/07/1968
Duniya
Character:Mala
Release Date:06/03/1968
Saathi
Character:Shanti
Release Date:17/01/1968
Jewel Thief
Character:Shalini Singh
Release Date:27/10/1967
Hatey Bazarey
Character:Chhipli
Release Date:01/04/1967
Chhoti Si Mulaqat
Character:Roopa Choudhury
Release Date:01/01/1967
Amrapali
Character:Amrapali
Release Date:11/09/1966
Suraj
Character:Princess Anuradha Singh
Release Date:25/03/1966
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1966
Sangam
Character:Radha Mehra
Release Date:18/06/1964
Leader
Character:Princess Sunita
Release Date:01/03/1964
Zindagi
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Release Date:01/01/1964
Phoolon Ki Sej
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1964
Ishaara
Character:Mala
Release Date:01/01/1964
Chitor Rani Padmini
Character:Rani Padmini
Release Date:09/02/1963
Dr. Vidya
Character:Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’
Release Date:18/11/1962
Jhoola
Character:Sumati
Release Date:01/01/1962
Gunga Jumna
Character:Dhanno
Release Date:10/11/1961
Then Nilavu
Character:Shanthi
Release Date:30/09/1961
Aas Ka Panchhi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1961
Nazrana
Character:Vasanthi
Release Date:01/01/1961
Irumbu Thirai
Character:
Release Date:01/09/1960
Parthiban Kanavu
Character:Princess Kundhavi
Release Date:03/06/1960
Baghdadh Thirudan
Character:
Release Date:06/05/1960
College Girl
Character:Kamala
Release Date:01/01/1960
Paigham
Character:Manju
Release Date:01/01/1959
Madhumati
Character:Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha
Release Date:12/09/1958
Vanjikottai Valiban
Character:Princess Mandakin
Release Date:11/04/1958
Sadhna
Character:Champabai (as Vyjayantimala)
Release Date:01/03/1958
Raj Tilak
Character:Mandakini
Release Date:01/01/1958
Sitaron Se Aage
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1958
The Eternal Lamp
Character:Aruna
Release Date:01/01/1958
Naya Daur
Character:Rajni
Release Date:22/02/1957
Kath Putli
Character:Pushpa
Release Date:25/01/1957
Aasha
Character:Nirmala
Release Date:01/01/1957
Anjaan
Character:Ratna
Release Date:07/07/1956
New Delhi
Character:Janaki Subramaniam
Release Date:01/01/1956
Patrani
Character:Princess Mrinalla
Release Date:01/01/1956
Devta
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1956
Kismet ka Khel
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Release Date:01/01/1956
Devdas
Character:Chandramukhi
Release Date:30/12/1955
Jashan
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1955
Pehli Jhalak
Character:Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala)
Release Date:01/01/1955
Yasmin
Character:Yasmin
Release Date:01/01/1955
Sangham
Character:Rani
Release Date:10/07/1954
Penn
Character:
Release Date:25/06/1954
Nagin
Character:Mala
Release Date:05/03/1954
Ladki
Character:Rani Mehra
Release Date:01/01/1953
Bahar
Character:Lata
Release Date:26/10/1951
Vaazhkai
Character:Mohana
Release Date:23/12/1949
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