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