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Born on August 13, 1936 in Chennai, Chennai district, India, Vyjayanthimala is a film actor, politician and choreographer. Vyjayanthimala is 90 years old as of 2026. Listed accolades include Padma Shri in arts (1968), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1982) and Padma Vibhushan (2024).
My Take
Vyjayanthimala fascinates me as a genuine pioneer. Often called the first female superstar of Indian cinema, she rose from child actor to one of the highest-paid leading ladies of the 1950s and 1960s while also being a gifted dancer and choreographer, then reinvented herself as a parliamentarian. That breadth is staggering. Her 2024 Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest honours, confirms a lifetime of cultural weight. I have deep respect for performers who define an entire era, and she clearly did. She is the sort of legend whose influence outlives the films themselves.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vyjayanthimala
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィジャヤンティマーラー
- Reading
- ゔぃじゃやんてぃまーらー
- Born
- August 13, 1936 (age 90)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- film actor / politician / choreographer / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1968 Padma Shri in arts
- 1982 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- 2024 Padma Vibhushan
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Vyjayanthimala born?
Born August 13, 1936 (age 90).
Where is Vyjayanthimala from?
Vyjayanthimala is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Vyjayanthimala do?
Vyjayanthimala works as film actor, politician, choreographer, actor.
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