Vyjayanthimala
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Herself
2002
Film
Irumbu Thirai
Jayanthi
1960
Chitor Rani Padmini
Rani Padmini
1963
Film
Phoolon Ki Sej
1964
Film
Vaazhkai
Mohana
1949
Film
Vidhi Vilasam
1970
Film
Paigham
Manju
1959
Film
College Girl
Kamala
1960
Film
Yasmin
Yasmin
1955
Jashan
1955
Film
Amrapali
Amrapali
1966
Film
Pyar Hi Pyar
Kavita (as Vyjayantimala)
1969
Film
Jeevitham
Rani
1950
Film
Anjaan
Ratna
1956
Film
Ganwaar
Parvati 'Paro'
1970
Film
Baghdadh Thirudan
1960
Film
Sangam
Radha Mehra
1964
Film
Saathi
Shanti
1968
Film
Naya Daur
Rajni
1957
Film
Madhumati
Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha
1958
Film
Ek Jhalak
1957
Film
Suraj
Princess Anuradha Singh
1966
Film
Prince
Princess Amrita
1969
Film
Sadhna
Champabai (as Vyjayantimala)
1958
Film
Gunga Jumna
Dhanno
1961
Film
Ishaara
Mala
1964
Film
Sunghursh
Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan
1968
Film
Jewel Thief
Shalini Singh
1967
Film
Then Nilavu
Shanthi
1961
Film
Devdas
Chandramukhi
1955
Film
Chhoti Si Mulaqat
Roopa Choudhury
1967
Film
Duniya
Mala
1968
Film
Leader
Princess Sunita
1964
Film
Nagin
Mala
1954
Film
Hatey Bazarey
Chhipli
1967
Film
Ladki
Rani Mehra
1953
Film
Vanjikottai Valiban
Princess Mandakin
1958
Film
Pehli Jhalak
Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala)
1955
Film
Nazrana
Vasanthi
1961
Film
Kismet ka Khel
1956
Film
Jhoola
Sumati
1962
Film
Penn
1954
Film
New Delhi
Janaki Subramaniam
1956
Film
Parthiban Kanavu
Princess Kundhavi
1960
Film
Bahar
Lata
1951
Film
Sangham
Rani
1954
Film
Aasha
Nirmala
1957
Film
Devta
1956
Film
Zindagi
1964
Film
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan
1966
Film
The Eternal Lamp
Aruna
1958
Film
Dr. Vidya
Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’
1962
Film
Kath Putli
Pushpa
1957
Film
Raj Tilak
Mandakini
1958
Film
Aas Ka Panchhi
1961
Film
Sitaron Se Aage
1958
Film
Patrani
Princess Mrinalla
1956