Bio
- Debuted at the age of thirteen in the Tamil film Vazhkai (1949).
- Refused the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Devdas (1955), stating her role wasn't a supporting one.
- Three-time winner of the Filmfare Best Actress Award, for Sadhna (1958), Ganga Jumna (1961) and Sangam (1964).
- Retired from acting following her marriage, making Prince (1969) her last shot film.
- Was conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India's highest award recognising practicing artists, in 1982.
- Was member of the Lok Sabha from 1984 until 1993 and of the Rajya Sabha from 1993 until 1999.
- Chaired the 48th National Film Awards in 2001.
- Is an avid golfer, one of the oldest in the city of Chennai.
VyjayanthimalaAugust 13, 1936 (age 89)Madras, India
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Bio
- Debuted at the age of thirteen in the Tamil film Vazhkai (1949).
- Refused the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Devdas (1955), stating her role wasn't a supporting one.
- Three-time winner of the Filmfare Best Actress Award, for Sadhna (1958), Ganga Jumna (1961) and Sangam (1964).
- Retired from acting following her marriage, making Prince (1969) her last shot film.
- Was conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, India's highest award recognising practicing artists, in 1982.
- Was member of the Lok Sabha from 1984 until 1993 and of the Rajya Sabha from 1993 until 1999.
- Chaired the 48th National Film Awards in 2001.
- Is an avid golfer, one of the oldest in the city of Chennai.
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