Vyjayanthimala
Born: 1933-08-13
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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.
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.
Vyjayanthimala is a renowned Indian actress classical dancer and politician who made significant contributions to Tamil and Hindi cinema. Born in Chennai Tamil Nadu she began her acting career with the Tamil film Vaazhkai in 1949. She quickly gained fame for her expressive performances and mastery of Bharatanatyam dance. Her role as Chandramukhi in the Hindi film Devdas brought her nationwide recognition and established her as one of the leading actresses of her time. Vyjayanthimala starred in numerous hit films including Nagin New Delhi Sadhna Ganga Jamuna Amrapali and Sangam. She was known for combining strong acting skills with classical dance bringing elegance and grace to every performance. After retiring from films she pursued a career in politics serving as a Member of Parliament. Vyjayanthimala remains an iconic figure in Indian cinema remembered for her talent style and contribution to both film and dance inspiring generations of artists.
Vyjayanthimala is a renowned Indian actress classical dancer and politician who
made significant contributions to Tamil and Hindi cinema. Born in Chennai Tamil Nadu she began her acting career with the Tamil film Vaazhkai in 1949. She quickly gained fame for her expressive performances and mastery of Bharatanatyam dance. Her role as Chandramukhi in the Hindi film Devdas brought her nationwide recognition and established her as one of the leading actresses of her time.
Vyjayanthimala starred in numerous hit films including Nagin New Delhi Sadhna Ganga Jamuna Amrapali and Sangam. She was known for combining strong acting skills with classical dance bringing elegance and grace to every performance.
After retiring from films she pursued a career in politics serving as a Member of Parliament. Vyjayanthimala remains an iconic figure in Indian cinema remembered for her talent style and contribution to both film and dance inspiring generations of artists.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Vyjayanthimala Bali
- Height 5' 4"
- Born August 13, 1933 · Thiruvallikeni, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Spouses
- Children Suchindra Bali
- Other works
- Actress
Parents
Vasundhara Devi
M. D. Ramaswamy
FAQ
Vyjayanthimala is a legendary Indian actress, classical dancer, and politician known for her outstanding performances in Tamil and Hindi cinema.
Her first film was Vaazhkai, released in 1949, which marked the beginning of her successful acting career.
She became famous with movies like Devdas, Nagin, New Delhi, Sadhna, Ganga Jamuna, Amrapali, and Sangam.
Yes, after retiring from films she focused on her classical dance career and also served as a Member of Parliament.
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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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
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