Vyjayanthimala, a captivating actress who entered Bollywood in the 1950s, charmed audiences with her beauty, acting, and dance. She starred in numerous films that have become cult classics. Celebrating her 92nd birthday on August 13th, here’s a look at five of the best films from her career.
Born in Chennai, Vyjayanthimala began her acting career at 16 with the Tamil film ‘Vaazhkai.’ Her first Hindi film, ‘Bahar’ (1951), was a hit. Subsequently, she appeared in many successful films, with the following five standing out as her best and achieving blockbuster status at the box office.
Nagin (1954): Directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal, ‘Nagin’ featured Pradeep Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in the lead roles. The film’s lifetime collection was 1.5 crore. The film is available to watch for free on YouTube.
Naya Daur (1957): Directed and produced by B.R. Chopra, ‘Naya Daur’ starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala. This blockbuster earned 2.25 crore during its lifetime and can also be viewed for free on YouTube.
Madhumati (1958): Directed by Bimal Roy, ‘Madhumati’ featured Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, and Pran in prominent roles. The film’s lifetime collection was 2 crore, and it is available to watch for free on YouTube.
Gangaa Jamuna (1961): Directed by Dilip Kumar and Nitin Bose, ‘Gangaa Jamuna’ starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in the lead roles. This blockbuster earned 3.50 crore during its lifetime and can be watched for free on YouTube.
Sangam (1964): Directed and produced by Raj Kapoor, ‘Sangam’ featured Vyjayanthimala, Raj Kapoor, and Rajendra Kumar. The film depicted a love triangle and included superhit songs. This blockbuster had a lifetime collection of 4 crore and is available for free on YouTube.