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My Take
Devika Rani is, to me, the dawn of Indian cinema made human. Born in 1908 and hailed as the First Lady of Indian film, she was the very first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. To stand before a camera as a leading woman when the medium itself was newborn took extraordinary courage. I'm moved by pioneers who shoulder the weight of an entire era, blending the poise of a London education with the daring to redefine what was possible. Her life ran parallel to the history of the art form, and that deserves reverence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Devika Rani
- Name (Japanese)
- ディヴィカ・ラーニ
- Reading
- でぃゔぃか・らーに
- Born
- March 30, 1908 – March 9, 1994
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / manufacturer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- South Hampstead High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1958 Padma Shri in arts
- 1970 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devika%20Rani
Frequently asked questions
When was Devika Rani born?
March 30, 1908 – March 9, 1994.
Where is Devika Rani from?
Devika Rani is from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What does Devika Rani do?
Devika Rani works as film actor, actor, manufacturer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.