
Cast
Vyjayanthimala
Acting
Cast
Vyjayanthimala
Known for
Acting
Born
1933-08-13
From
Madras, Madras State, British India [now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India]
Also known as वैजयन्ती माला, Vyjayanthimala Bali, Виджаянтимала
Biography
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.

Sangam
as Radha Mehra

Devdas
as Chandramukhi

Amrapali
as Amrapali

Irumbu Thirai

Saathi
as Shanti

Suraj
as Princess Anuradha Singh

Madhumati
as Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha

Pyar Hi Pyar
as Kavita (as Vyjayantimala)

Jewel Thief
as Shalini Singh

Paigham
as Manju

Prince
as Princess Amrita

Hatey Bazarey
as Chhipli

Dr. Vidya
as Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’

Sadhna
as Champabai (as Vyjayantimala)

Zindagi

Ek Jhalak

Leader
as Princess Sunita

Devta

Kath Putli
as Pushpa

Then Nilavu
as Shanthi

Duniya
as Mala

Vanjikottai Valiban
as Princess Mandakin

Naya Daur
as Rajni

Vaazhkai
as Mohana

Phoolon Ki Sej

Gunga Jumna
as Dhanno

Ganwaar
as Parvati 'Paro'

Parthiban Kanavu
as Princess Kundhavi

Do Dilon Ki Dastaan

Ladki
as Rani Mehra

Sunghursh
as Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan

Nazrana
as Vasanthi

Ishaara
as Mala

Yasmin
as Yasmin

Nagin
as Mala

Raj Tilak
as Mandakini

Bahar
as Lata

Pehli Jhalak
as Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala)

Anjaan
as Ratna

Jhoola
as Sumati

Vidhi Vilasam

The Eternal Lamp
as Aruna

Chhoti Si Mulaqat
as Roopa Choudhury

New Delhi
as Janaki Subramaniam

College Girl
as Kamala

Aas Ka Panchhi

Kismet ka Khel

Jeevitham
as Rani

Penn

Jashan

Chitor Rani Padmini
as Rani Padmini

Aasha
as Nirmala

Patrani
as Princess Mrinalla

Sangham
as Rani

Sitaron Se Aage
