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Vyjayanthimala

Born: August 13, 1933
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FAN SCORE
50
POPULARITY
70

Vyjayanthimala is a legendary Indian actress, classical dancer, and politician known for her exceptional contribution to Tamil and Hindi cinema. She began her acting career at a young age with the Tam... Read more

Vyjayanthimala is a legendary Indian actress, classical dancer, and politician known for her exceptional contribution to Tamil and Hindi cinema. She began her acting career at a young age with the Tamil film Vaazhkai in 1949 and quickly gained national recognition for her expressive performances and graceful Bharatanatyam dance. Her portrayal of Chandramukhi in the Hindi film Devdas earned her immense acclaim and established her as one of the leading actresses. Show less

ROLES
Actress
HEIGHT
5' 4"
BIRTH PLACE
Thiruvallikeni, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

Born August 13, 1933
Birth Place Thiruvallikeni, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Height 5' 4"
Fan Score 50
Popularity 70
Roles Actress

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Vazhkai Tamil Movie Comedy Scenes Vyjayanthimala T R Ra...
Kannum Kannum Kalanthu Video Song Vanjikottai Valiban...
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Vyjayanthimala Biography
Mesmerized By My Dance Vyjayanthimala Sivaji MGR HTT

Personal Details

Alternative Names Vyjayanthimala Bali
Spouses
Children Suchindra Bali
Parents Vasundhara Devi, M. D. Ramaswamy

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Vyjayanthimala was a child artist before becoming a lead actress
    She introduced Bharatanatyam dance into mainstream cinema
    She was one of the first female superstars of Indian cinema
    She received several Filmfare Awards for best actress
    She served as a Member of Parliament after retiring from films
Quotes
  • Cinema is an art that blends performance and dance to tell a story
Trademarks
  • Classical dance performances in films
    Expressive and versatile acting
    Elegance grace and poise on screen
    Portrayal of strong and complex female characters
Nicknames
  • Vyjayanthimala
Salaries
  • Earned around 1 lakh to 3 lakh rupees per film during the peak of her career

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Vyjayanthimala?

Vyjayanthimala is a legendary Indian actress, classical dancer, and politician known for her outstanding performances in Tamil and Hindi cinema.

02

What was Vyjayanthimala first film?

Her first film was Vaazhkai, released in 1949, which marked the beginning of her successful acting career.

03

Which movies made Vyjayanthimala famous?

She became famous with movies like Devdas, Nagin, New Delhi, Sadhna, Ganga Jamuna, Amrapali, and Sangam.

04

Did Vyjayanthimala work outside films?

Yes, after retiring from films she focused on her classical dance career and also served as a Member of Parliament.

05

How is Vyjayanthimala remembered today?

She is remembered as one of the first female superstars of Indian cinema, known for her acting grace and contribution to classical dance in films.

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