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.
Anjaan
(Ratna)
Chhoti Si Mulaqat
(Roopa Choudhury)
Zindagi
Ganwaar
(Parvati 'Paro')
Jewel Thief
(Shalini Singh)
New Delhi
(Janaki Subramaniam)
The Market Place
(Chhipli)
Vidhi Vilasam
Devdas
(Chandramukhi)
Madhumati
(Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha)
Sadhna
(Champabai (as Vyjayantimala))
Jashan
Irumbu Thirai
Patrani
(Princess Mrinalla)
Then Nilavu
(Shanthi)
Parthiban Kanavu
(Princess Kundhavi)
Vanjikottai Valiban
(Princess Mandakin)
Penn
Gunga Jumna
(Dhanno)
Baghdadh Thirudan
Raj Tilak
(Mandakini)
Pehli Jhalak
(Beena / Devi (as Vyjayantimala))
Sitaron Se Aage
Suraj
(Princess Anuradha Singh)
Bahar
(Lata)
Sunghursh
(Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan)
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan
College Girl
(Kamala)
Aas Ka Panchhi
Leader
(Princess Sunita)
Jeevitham
Naya Daur
Aasha
(Nirmala)
Phoolon Ki Sej
Nagin
Duniya
(Mala)
Sangam
(Radha)
Kath Putli
(Pushpa)
Saathi
(Shanti)
Nazrana
(Vasanthi)
Ishaara
(Mala)
Pyar Hi Pyar
(Kavita (as Vyjayantimala))
Paigham
(Manju)
The Eternal Lamp
(Aruna)
Devta
Prince
(Princess Amrita)
Amrapali
(Amrapali)
Sangham
(Rani)
Dr. Vidya
(Geeta ‘Dr. Vidya’)
Kismet ka Khel
Yasmin
(Yasmin)
Vaazhkai
(Mohana)
Ladki
(Rani Mehra)
Jhoola
(Sumati)
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
(Herself)