Vyjayanthimala, the talented Indian actress, was born in 1936. She is highly proficient in Bharatnatyam Dance. Her first film was ‘Vazhkai’. She got married to Dr. Chamanlal Bali and has a son named Suchindra. Some of her renowned films are 'Devdas', 'Ganga Jamuna', 'Sadhna' and 'Sangam'. She also joined politics in 80s but quit it in 1999 due to political differences.
About Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala is a well-known actress of India who was born on 13th August, 1936 in Chennai. She is known for her proficiency in Bharatnatyam Dance. She performed before the Pope at the tender age of four. She got her first break in a Tamil film named ‘Vazhkai’ of MV Raman. After its success, this movie was filmed in Hindi in 1951 and was named ‘Bahaar’.
Although a South Indian, actress Vyjayanthimala made majority of her movies in Hindi. She received a big encouragement from her grandmother Yadugiri Devi. She got married to Dr. Chamanlal Bali who was the personal physician of Raj Kapoor. She has a son named Suchindra.
Career of Vyjayanthimala
During her career from 1949 to 1989, she has been the winner of 5 awards for films like 'Devdas', 'Ganga Jamuna', 'Sadhna' and 'Sangam' and a lifetime achievement award. Movie ‘Sangam’ was a huge hit in her career. Some of her films are as follows:
- Chhotisi Mulaqat
- Amrapali
- Ladki
- Naya Kanoon
- Ganwaar
- Jewel Thief
- Zindagi
- Kismet Ka Khel
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- Leader
- Devdas
- Nagin
- Sunghursh
- Prince
- Madhumati
- Aas Ka Panchhi
- Gunga Jumna
- Piya Milan
- Sadhana
Tamil Films of Vyjayanthimala
Some of the Tamil films are:
- Irumbuthirai
- Parthiban Kanavu
- Vanjikottai Valiban
- Baghdad Thirudan
- Then nilavu
- Penn
- Vaazhkai
Achievements of Vyjayanthimala
- Filmfare Best Actress Award for Sadhna (1958)
- Filmfare Best Actress Award for Ganga Jamuna (1961)
- BFJA Best Actress for Ganga Jamuna (1961)
- Filmfare Best Actress Award for Sangam (1964)
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1995)
- ‘Legend of Indian Cinema’ Award in Atlantic City (2004)
- Lifetime Achievement Award of the Bollywood Movie Awards (2005)
She was elected the Member of Parliament in 80s and took an active interest into politics. But owing to differences, she backed out in 1999. She is also a good golf player. She currently lives in Chennai with her son. Her autobiography named ‘Bonding’ got published in 2007. Her Black and White movie ‘Naya Daur’ has been colorized and re-released.
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