When Vyjayanthimala Played A Tawaif With A Heart Of Gold

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Now a parliamentarian, Vyjayanthimala began her career as a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and evolved into one of Bollywood's most esteemed actresses

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She made her screen debut with Tamil film Vaazhkai (1949), and her Bollywood debut with Bahar (1951)

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Few know that at the age of 7, Vyjayanthimala was selected to perform a classical dance for Pope Pius XII at the Vatican

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She gained prominence playing Chandramukhi, a tawaif with a heart of gold, in Bimal Roy's Devdas (1955), a role reportedly turned down by Nargis and Suraiya

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She also reportedly declined the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Devdas, stating that her role was on par with Suchitra Sen's lead performance

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Vyjayanthimala's notable films include Sangam (1964), Madhumati (1958), Naya Daur (1957), Gunga Jumna (1961), Amrapali (1966), and Jewel Thief (1967)

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Vyjayanthimala was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968, and Padma Vibhushan in 2024

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In February 2024, the 90-year-old actress took part in Raag Sewa performance series at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

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When Vyjayanthimala Played A Tawaif With A Heart Of Gold

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Now a parliamentarian, Vyjayanthimala began her career as a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and evolved into one of Bollywood's most esteemed actresses

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She made her screen debut with Tamil film Vaazhkai (1949), and her Bollywood debut with Bahar (1951)

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Few know that at the age of 7, Vyjayanthimala was selected to perform a classical dance for Pope Pius XII at the Vatican

Varinder Chawla

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She gained prominence playing Chandramukhi, a tawaif with a heart of gold, in Bimal Roy's Devdas (1955), a role reportedly turned down by Nargis and Suraiya

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She also reportedly declined the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Devdas, stating that her role was on par with Suchitra Sen's lead performance

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Vyjayanthimala's notable films include Sangam (1964), Madhumati (1958), Naya Daur (1957), Gunga Jumna (1961), Amrapali (1966), and Jewel Thief (1967)

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Vyjayanthimala was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968, and Padma Vibhushan in 2024

In February 2024, the 90-year-old actress took part in Raag Sewa performance series at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

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When Vyjayanthimala Played A Tawaif With A Heart Of Gold

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Now a parliamentarian, Vyjayanthimala began her career as a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and evolved into one of Bollywood's most esteemed actresses

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She made her screen debut with Tamil film Vaazhkai (1949), and her Bollywood debut with Bahar (1951)

Varinder Chawla

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Few know that at the age of 7, Vyjayanthimala was selected to perform a classical dance for Pope Pius XII at the Vatican

Varinder Chawla

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She gained prominence playing Chandramukhi, a tawaif with a heart of gold, in Bimal Roy's Devdas (1955), a role reportedly turned down by Nargis and Suraiya

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She also reportedly declined the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Devdas, stating that her role was on par with Suchitra Sen's lead performance

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Vyjayanthimala's notable films include Sangam (1964), Madhumati (1958), Naya Daur (1957), Gunga Jumna (1961), Amrapali (1966), and Jewel Thief (1967)

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Vyjayanthimala was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1968, and Padma Vibhushan in 2024

In February 2024, the 90-year-old actress took part in Raag Sewa performance series at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

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