Anjali Devi
Born: 1927-08-24
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Anjali Devi was a legendary Indian actress and producer who primarily worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Known for her grace expressive acting and iconic roles in mythological and social films she made her film debut with the Telugu movie Rani in 1943. She rose to fame with films like Anarkali Suvarna Sundari and Lava Kusa. Born in Peddapuram East Godavari Andhra Pradesh India Anjali Devi became one of the most respected actresses of her time and also produced several successful films during her career.
Anjali Devi was a legendary Indian actress and producer who primarily worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Known for her grace expressive acting and iconic roles in mythological and social films she made her film debut with the Telugu movie Rani in 1943. She rose to fame with films like Anarkali Suvarna Sundari and Lava Kusa. Born in Peddapuram East Godavari Andhra Pradesh India Anjali Devi became one of the most respected actresses of her time and also produced several successful films during her career.
Anjali Devi was a legendary Indian actress and producer who primarily worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Born in Peddapuram East Godavari Andhra Pradesh India Anjali Devi began her career as a child artist and quickly rose to prominence with her exceptional acting skills and on screen presence. She made her film debut with the Telugu movie Rani in 1943 and gained widespread recognition for her role in Anarkali. Her career spanned over six decades during which she became famous for portraying divine historical and social characters with grace and authenticity. She also established her own production house and produced several successful films. Some of her most notable works include Suvarna Sundari Lava Kusa and Chenchu Lakshmi. Anjali Devi received the Padma Shri and numerous lifetime achievement awards for her contribution to Indian cinema. She is remembered as one of the most respected and influential actresses in Telugu and Tamil film history.
Anjali Devi was a legendary Indian actress and producer who primarily worked in
Telugu and Tamil cinema. Born in Peddapuram East Godavari Andhra Pradesh India Anjali Devi began her career as a child artist and quickly rose to prominence with her exceptional acting skills and on screen presence. She made her film debut with the Telugu movie Rani in 1943 and gained widespread recognition for her role in Anarkali. Her career spanned over six decades during which she became famous for portraying divine historical and social characters with grace and authenticity. She also established her own production house and produced several successful films. Some of her most notable works include Suvarna Sundari Lava Kusa and Chenchu Lakshmi. Anjali Devi received the Padma Shri and numerous lifetime achievement awards for her contribution to Indian cinema. She is remembered as one of the most respected and influential actresses in Telugu and Tamil film history.
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- Alternative names Anjali
- Height 5' 3"
- Born August 24, 1927 · Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Actress
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Anjali Devi was born on 24 August 1927 in Peddapuram, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.
She gained fame with the film Anarkali which showcased her acting talent.
Yes, she acted in both Telugu and Tamil films and was popular in both industries.
Yes, she produced several successful films under her own production house.
She received the Padma Shri and numerous lifetime achievement awards for her contribution to Indian cinema.
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Anjali Devi was a legendary actress in Telugu and Tamil cinema
She started her career as a child artist before becoming a leading actress
She gained fame for her portrayal of mythological and historical characters
She was also a film producer and established her own production house
Her career spanned over six decades making her one of the most respected actresses in South Indian cinema
Quotes
Acting is not just about performance it is about living the character truthfully
Trademarks
Graceful portrayal of divine and historical characters
Expressive eyes and emotive performances
Strong and virtuous female leads in classical and devotional films
Nicknames
Queen of Telugu Cinema
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