
Vyjayanthimala Bali (née Raman; born August 13, 1933), known mononymously as Vyjayanthimala, an Indian parliamentarian, dancer and former actress. Born to actress and dancer Vasundhara Devi in a Tamil-speaking family, she had a rare opportunity of performing a dance before the Pope at the age of 7. This cemented her interest in film and she became the one of the highest paid Indian actress of the 1950s and 1960s. Her accolades include five Filmfare Awards, two BFJA Awards, a Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour granted by the Government of India, and a Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honor granted by the Government of India.
Her dance numbers, such as 'Hothon Pe Aisi Baat Main Dabake Chali Aai...', 'Man Doley Mera Tan Doley...'; 'Chad Gaiyo Paapi Bichua...'; 'Main Ka Karu Ram Mujhey Buddha Mil Gaya' continue to be popular even today. She made waves when she appeared in a fire red swimsuit in 'Sangam'. She also paved the way for other South Indian actresses, like Hema Malini, Rekha, Sridevi, etc. to make a transition to Bollywood.
After the passing of her husband, she retired from Bollywood and now resides in Chennai, with her son, who is an aspiring actor in his own right. In 2011, her son presented her with a grandchild.

Vidhi Vilasam
1970

Sangam
1964 · as Radha Mehra

Vaazhkai
1949 · as Mohana

Amrapali
1966 · as Amrapali

Irumbu Thirai
1960

Saathi
1968 · as Shanti

Gunga Jumna
1961 · as Dhanno

Naya Daur
1957 · as Rajni

Pyar Hi Pyar
1969 · as Kavita (as Vyjayantimala)

Sadhna
1958 · as Champabai (as Vyjayantimala)

Sunghursh
1968 · as Munni / Laila-E-Aasmaan

Jewel Thief
1967 · as Shalini Singh

Ganwaar
1970 · as Parvati 'Paro'

Chitor Rani Padmini
1963 · as Rani Padmini

Madhumati
1958 · as Madhumati / Madhavi / Radha

Devdas
1955 · as Chandramukhi

Jashan
1955

Prince
1969 · as Princess Amrita