Vyjayanthimala
Indian actress, dancer and parliamentarian · 1936–
Vyjayanthimala Bali, known mononymously as Vyjayanthimala, is an Indian parliamentarian, dancer and former actress. Considered the first female superstar of Indian Cinema, she successfully transitioned from a child actor to one of the highest-paid and leading actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. Her performances were noted for integrating Indian classical dance with dramatic acting, helping her establish herself as one of Hindi cinema's finest actresses and dancers. In addition to several accolades, including four Filmfare Awards and two BFJA Awards, she was awarded the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 1968 and later Padma Vibhushan in 2024.
Films
Aas Ka Panchhi (1961)
Amrapali (1966)
Chhoti Si Mulaqat (1967)
College Girl (1960)
Devdas (1955)
Ganwaar (1970)
Gunga Jumna (1961)
Jawani Ki Hawa (1959)
Jewel Thief (1967)
Jhoola (1962)
Madhumati (1958)
Nazrana (1961)
New Delhi (1956)
Paigham (1959)
Patrani (1956)
Phoolon Ki Sej (1964)
Pyar Hi Pyar (1969)
Rungoli (1962)
Saathi (1968)
Sadhna (1958)
Sangam (1964)
Sitaron Se Aage (1958)
Suraj (1966)
Zindagi (1964)
Other known for
- Baghdad Thirudan (1960) no copy found
- Bahar (1951) no copy found
- Duniya (1968) no copy found
- Ek Jhalak (1957) no copy found
- Hatey Bazarey (1967) no copy found
- Jeevitham (1949) no copy found
- Kismet Ka Khel (1956) no copy found
- Ladki (1953) no copy found
- Leader (1964) no copy found
- Marma Veeran (1956) no copy found
- Naya Daur (1957) no copy found
- Naya Kanoon (1965) no copy found
- Penn (1954) no copy found
- Sangham (1954) no copy found
- Sunghursh (1968) no copy found
- Vanjikottai Valiban (1958) no copy found
- Vazhkai (1949) no copy found