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Devika Rani was a film actor and manufacturer, born on March 30, 1908 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Death is recorded on March 9, 1994, at the age of 85. Education on record includes South Hampstead High School. Listed accolades include Padma Shri in arts (1958) and Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1970).
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
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / manufacturer
2. Background
- High school
- South Hampstead High School
Awards & achievements
- 1958 Padma Shri in arts
- 1970 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devika%20Rani
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q465060
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Devika Rani born?
Born March 30, 1908.
When did Devika Rani die?
Died March 9, 1994, aged 85.
Where was Devika Rani from?
Devika Rani was from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What did Devika Rani do?
Devika Rani worked as film actor, actor, manufacturer.
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