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Vyjayanthimala Bali, born Vyjayanthimala Raman on August 13, 1933, in Triplicane, Madras Presidency (now Chennai), is a highly revered Indian classical dancer, actress, and parliamentarian. She is widely celebrated as the first female superstar of Indian cinema, a true trailblazer who profoundly influenced and elevated the role of dance in Indian films.…
Journey Timeline
1933
Born
1940
Performed classical dance for Pope Pius XII — At Vatican City, at age 7
1946
Arangetram — At age 13
1949
Screen debut in 'Vaazhkai' — Tamil film, at age 16
1968
Awarded Padma Shri
1970
Retired from acting — After the film 'Ganwaar'
1979
Awarded Kalaimamani
1982
Awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1984
Became Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
1991
Concluded term as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
1993
Became Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
1999
Concluded term as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha — Also joined Bharatiya Janata Party
2024
Awarded Padma Vibhushan
2024
Performed Bharatanatyam at Ram Mandir, Ayodhya — At age 90
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Awards & Honors
- 1968 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 1979 · Kalaimamani
- 1982 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2024 · Padma Vibhushan — Government of India
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