Vyjayanthimala, an actress known for her beauty and talent, entered Bollywood in the 1950s and quickly became a favorite. Her performances and dance moves captivated audiences, leading to a string of memorable roles. On her 92nd birthday, let’s explore five of her most celebrated films.
From Chennai, Vyjayanthimala began her acting career with the Tamil film ‘Vaazhkai’ at the age of 16. Her Hindi debut was ‘Bahar’ (1951), a successful start. She followed this with numerous hit films; these five stand out as career highlights and box office successes.
Nagin (1954): Directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal, ‘Nagin’ featured Pradeep Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in the lead. The film’s lifetime collection was 1.5 crore. It is available for free viewing on YouTube.
Naya Daur (1957): B.R. Chopra directed and produced ‘Naya Daur,’ starring Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala. The film had a lifetime collection of 2.25 crore and can be viewed for free on YouTube.
Madhumati (1958): Bimal Roy directed ‘Madhumati,’ featuring Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, and Pran. The film’s lifetime collection was 2 crore, and it is available for free viewing on YouTube.
Gangaa Jamuna (1961): Directed by Dilip Kumar and Nitin Bose, ‘Gangaa Jamuna’ starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala. The film had a lifetime collection of 3.50 crore and can be watched for free on YouTube.
Sangam (1964): Raj Kapoor directed and produced ‘Sangam,’ with Vyjayanthimala, Raj Kapoor, and Rajendra Kumar. This film, featuring a love triangle and popular songs, had a lifetime collection of 4 crore and is available for free viewing on YouTube.