Vyjayanthimala

Born: 1933-08-13

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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Devdas

as Chandramukhi
Released: 1955-12-30

Childhood sweethearts grow up in a small village with a love-hate relationship which changes to...

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Naya Daur

as uncredited
Released: 1957-02-22

Shankar lives in a remote village in rural India with his mother and sister, Manju, and drives a...

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Paigham

as Manju
Released: 1959-01-01

Widowed Mrs. Lal lives with her two sons, Ram and Ratan; an unmarried daughter, Sheela; Ram's...

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Raj Tilak

as Mandakini
Released: 1958-01-01

A young man goes on a quest to find his mother and to restore justice in a kingdom that has...

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Amrapali

as Amrapali
Released: 1966-09-11

After a failed conquest, Emperor Ajaatshatru pretends to be a soldier in the enemy's army to...

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Sangam

as Radha
Released: 1964-06-18

Sunder Khanna is an orphan and lives a poor lifestyle in India. He is friendly with wealthy...

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Parthiban Kanavu

as Princess Kundhavi
Released: 1960-06-03

7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be...

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Saathi

as Shanti
Released: 1968-01-17

Dr. Ravi returns from abroad and takes up position as Chief Surgeon in a hospital. He then meets...

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Nazrana

as Vasanthi
Released: 1961-01-01

Raj (Raj Kapoor) and Vasanti (Vyjayanthimala) are college mates who clash when she complains to...

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Prince

as Princess Amrita
Released: 1969-01-01

To better himself, a spoiled prince temporarily assumes a commoner's identity. But he soon...

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Sadhna

as Champabai (as Vyjayantimala)
Released: 1958-03-01

Mohan lives a middle-class life with his ailing mother, and works as a college professor. His...

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Pehli Jhalak

as Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala)
Released: 1955-01-01

A woman rejects her father-approved groom, runs away, and falls in love with a petty thief/gambler.

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Madhumati

as Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha
Released: 1958-09-12

Two men take shelter in a derelict mansion situated in the countryside during a storm. One of...

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Jewel Thief

as Shalini Singh
Released: 1967-10-27

Vinay finds himself constantly mistaken for a look-alike jewel thief. To clear his name, he...

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Devta

as uncredited
Released: 1956-01-01

Black-and-white fantasy film centred around a king who loses his sight and uses the forces of...

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Duniya

as Mala
Released: 1968-03-06

An advocate faces heavy odds defending the brother of his sweetheart.

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New Delhi

as Janaki Subramaniam
Released: 1956-01-01

Complications, impersonations and moral dilemmas arise when a Punjabi pretends to be a Tamil in...

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Yasmin

as Yasmin
Released: 1955-01-01

A powerful and princely Sheikh lives in 18th Century Persia, makes a living renting out...

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Pyar Hi Pyar

as Kavita (as Vyjayantimala)
Released: 1969-10-17

At an orphanage, Kailashnath identifies Vijay as his biological son and takes him home. Years...

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Patrani

as Princess Mrinalla
Released: 1956-01-01

The story is about King Karma Dev who gives a lot of importance to physical beauty. His mother,...

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College Girl

as Kamala
Released: 1960-01-01

In India, girls from their very birth are taken for a liability upon their parents; thus the...

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Sunghursh

as Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan
Released: 1968-07-27

Bhavani Prasad is a powerful thug, who masquerades as a priest. His son Shankar refused to...

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Irumbu Thirai

as uncredited
Released: 1960-09-01

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Ishaara

as Mala
Released: 1964-01-01

Sent to Boarding School at a very young age, Mala returns home to Delhi after 10 years to find...

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The Market Place

as Chhipli
Released: 1967-04-01

The story of Dr. Mukherjee, a highly respected civil surgeon in a small tribal district...

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Zindagi

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-01

Beena falls in love with Rajan after he rescues her from some goons. Soon they marry and she is...

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Then Nilavu

as Shanthi
Released: 1961-09-30

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Leader

as Princess Sunita
Released: 1964-03-01

Vijay Khanna is a law graduate-cum-tabloid editor he falls in love with Princess Sunita, while...

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Chhoti Si Mulaqat

as Roopa Choudhury
Released: 1967-01-01

Shanker Choudhury's (Tarun Bose) mother (Pratima Devi), at the pleas of her dying husband,...

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Aas Ka Panchhi

as uncredited
Released: 1961-01-01

Rajan "Raju" Khanna lives with his elderly father Nihalchand, his mom, and his younger sister....

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Do Dilon Ki Dastaan

as uncredited
Released: 1966-01-01

A tale of two hearts, a story of young love. One heart belonged to the educated, rich man's...

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Sitaron Se Aage

as uncredited
Released: 1958-01-01

Film starring Ashok Kumar and Vyjayanthimala.

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The Eternal Lamp

as Aruna
Released: 1958-01-01

Film starring Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala and Padmini

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Ladki

as Rani Mehra
Released: 1953-01-01

Raja lives a wealthy lifestyle with his somewhat upper Caste Hindu, eccentric, woman-hating dad,...

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Gunga Jumna

as Dhanno
Released: 1961-11-10

Widowed Govindi lives a poor lifestyle in Haripur along with two sons, Gungaram and Jumna. While...

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Vaazhkai

as Mohana
Released: 1949-12-23

Meenakshi, an unwed mother, leaves her baby in Nathan’s car after her lover, Moorthy, abandons...

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Bahar

as Lata
Released: 1951-10-26

A singer and dancer par excellence, Lata lives a wealthy lifestyle with her dad, Choudhry...

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Kath Putli

as Pushpa
Released: 1957-01-25

In this Bollywood classic tearjerker, a romance for the ages blooms between the puppeteer...

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Suraj

as Princess Anuradha Singh
Released: 1966-03-25

Vikram Singh is the Maharaja of Pratap Nagar and is very impressed with his Senapati Sangram...

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Ganwaar

as Parvati 'Paro'
Released: 1970-01-01

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Penn

as uncredited
Released: 1954-06-25

The action revolves around two friends played by Vyjayanthimala and Anjali Devi. In Tamil.

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Jhoola

as Sumati
Released: 1962-01-01

Dr. Arun lives with his brother, Madhu; dad Judge Ramkrishan; and mom Kamla in a palatial house....

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Kismet ka Khel

as uncredited
Released: 1956-01-01

Pratap, a fugitive, meets Anokhi and her friends who can resort to any means to sustain their...

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Aasha

as Nirmala
Released: 1957-01-01

A wealthy Kishore always ready to help the poor.He travels to Bombay to be with his cousin Raj...

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Dr. Vidya

as Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’
Released: 1962-11-18

Due to his preconceived notions about educated women, a man refuses to accept this graduate...

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Anjaan

as Ratna
Released: 1956-07-07

Manohar Das is an only son who frequents nautch girls with his friend Badri. Manohar's father...

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Phoolon Ki Sej

as uncredited
Released: 1964-01-01

Nirmal Verma and Karuna are attracted to each other, while the former is touring that part of...

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Vanjikottai Valiban

as Princess Mandakin
Released: 1958-04-11

Vanjikkottai Valiban is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film written by Gemini Studios...

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Baghdadh Thirudan

as uncredited
Released: 1960-05-06

Baghdad Thirudan is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film produced and directed by T....

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Sangham

as Rani
Released: 1954-07-10

Kamini, a pretty woman, and Raja, a handsome man, are in love, but Raja's parents do not approve...

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