Vijayashanti

Last updated

M. V. Srinivas
​
(m. 1988)​
Vijayashanti
Vijayashanti in 1986.jpg
Vijayashanti in 1986
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
2009–2014
Residence(s) Hyderabad, Telangana, India [1]
OccupationActress, Film producer, Politician
Website vijayashanti.com

Vijayashanti (born 24 June 1966) is an Indian actress, film producer and politician. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has acted in 187 feature films in a variety of roles in various languages predominantly in Telugu films, in addition to Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. She is widely referred as the "Lady Superstar", "Lady Amitabh", [2] [3] [4] and "The Action Queen of Indian Cinema", [5] [6] She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her work as a female cop in Kartavyam for depicting both aggression and feminity with balance and restraint (1990). [7] She is a recipient of several accolades, including four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for Best Actress, seven Filmfare Awards South together with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, and the Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government.

Contents

Having made her acting debut in the Tamil film Kallukkul Eeram (1980), she went on to star in successful films like Netrikkan (1981), Neti Bharatam (1983), Agni Parvatam (1985), Challenge (1984), Pratighatana (1985), Muddula Krishnayya (1986), Repati Pourulu (1986), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Muvva Gopaludu (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Janaki Ramudu (1988), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), Karthavyam (1990), Indrudu Chandrudu (1989), Lorry Driver (1990), Sathruvu (1990), Gang Leader (1991), Mannan (1992), Rowdy Inspector (1992), Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam (1992), Chinarayudu (1993) and Police Lockup (1993), Osey Ramulamma (1997). Vijayashanti had established herself as one of the leading actresses of Telugu cinema. [8] [9] In 1987, she appeared in Swayam Krushi alongside Chiranjeevi, which was screened at the Moscow International Film Festival, and Padamati Sandhya Ragam with Hollywood actor Thomas Jane, which was screened at the Louisville International Film Festival. [10]

She entered state politics in 1998. [11] [12] She served as the Member of Parliament in the 15th Lok Sabha, representing the Medak constituency from Telangana Rashtra Samithi. As of November 2023, she is a member of the Indian National Congress.

Early life

Vijayashanti was born on 24 June 1966 [13] [14] in Madras to Satti Srinivas Prasad, a native of Anaparthi, in East Godavari, and his wife, Satti Varalakshmi, a native of Warangal and elder sister of actress and producer Vijayalalitha. [15] [16] Vijayashanti has said that she prefers to think of herself as being from Telangana rather than Madras, although as of 2004 she had never visited her ancestral village of Ramannagudem near Eturnagaram. [17]

She completed her 10th class at Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai, before starting her film career. [18]

Film career (1980–present)

Early career

Vijayashanti began her acting career at the age of 14 in 1980, Tamil film Kallukkul Eeram , directed by Bharathiraja. In the same year, she debuted in Telugu cinema with the movie Kilaadi Krishnudu, opposite Krishna, directed by Vijaya Nirmala. She got a role in the Telugu film Satyam-Sivam (1981), the cast of which included N. T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.

Balance of Glamour and Women-centric roles (1983–1993)

Initially she played many character role like sister, daughter and then after a couple of inconsequential movies came Pellichoopulu (1983), which brought recognition to her as a star. This was a remake of K. Bhagyaraj's Tamil film Thooral Ninnu Pochchu . Her breakthrough movie was Neti Bharatam (1983), and from there she started acting in women-centric roles, teaming up with T. Krishna. He spotted her on the sets of his friend Madala Rangarao's Navodayam. He saw her perform and predicted that she would turn out to be a good actress. In 1985, Pratighatana , one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, won her accolades and a state Nandi Award for the first time. She delivered a powerful performance in the song "Ee Dhuryodhana Dusshasana", penned by legendary lyricist Veturi and powerfully sung by S. Janaki. In K. Viswanath's Swayam Krushi , where she acts as an illiterate woman who falls in love with a cobbler. Her dialogue Atta Soodamakayya is highly applauded along with her performance in Swayam Krushi.

In 1992 Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam was a huge success. Vijayashanti played a bold lady speaking Telangana slang and delivered the career-defining song "Laloo Darwaja Laskar". In 1994 it was remade into Hindi as Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin . In the 1990s, Vijayashanti was the heroine demanding highest remuneration in India equal to her co-stars Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan. [19] Her collaboration with Chiranjeevi (19 films) and Nandamuri Balakrishna (17 films) were huge hits at the box office. She starred alongside Rajinikanth as the antagonist in the film Mannan , and with Kamal Haasan as an investigative reporter in Indrudu Chandrudu . She acted in two movies with Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi, Yuvathurki and Kallu Kondoru Pennu . She produced the film Nippu Ravva (1993), starring Balakrishna, under the banner Yuvarathna Arts.

Hindi cinema (1989–1997)

In 1989, she was introduced to Hindi cinema by K. Viswanath alongside Anil Kapoor in the film Eeshwar , a remake of his Telugu film Swathi Muthyam . Her second Hindi film was Muqaddar Ka Badshaah, a remake of the Telugu film Aswaddama. In the Hindi version, she acted with another National Award-winning actress - Shabana Azmi. Her other starrers are Apradhi , in which she is co-starring with Anil Kapoor and Tejaswini, a remake of Karthavyam, directed by N. Chandra. Another Bollywood movie of hers is Gundagardi (1997), starring Dharmendra in an action role. In 1996, she was paired opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Zamaanat , directed by S. Ramanathan,[ citation needed ] but the film was shelved.

National Award and Woman-oriented roles (1990–2006)

In a carefully nurtured career, Vijayashanthi reached the status of a "HERO" at box office parlance. In the blockbuster movie Karthavyam (1990), her performance as a tough cop under the direction of Mohan Gandhi won her the National Film Award from the Government of India and an Andhra Pradesh State award for best actress. Actor Ravi Teja was introduced in the film as a side artist. The film was made with a budget of about 90 lakhs and grossed over 7 crores in southern territories alone. [20] The film was screened at the 14th International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section. [21] She was the third woman from Telugu cinema to win the award after Sharada and Archana.

The success of this movie saw her moving away from glamorous roles and limiting herself to woman-oriented roles. "There were people who questioned how can a Heroine attain the image of Hero & charge highest remuneration. But, I had overcome all the hurdles and answered critics with successful films," she answered.

Vijayashanti didn't rely on stunt doubles for performing risky stunts in many films. There were times when she jumped from a height of 30 feet and she hardly cared about the injuries. [22]

In 1990, Karthavyam was dubbed into Tamil as Vyjayanthi IPS and its success brought her fame in Tamil cinema. (It was also remade in Hindi as Tejaswini, with herself playing the lead role. This, too, did very well at the Hindi box office.) The film inspired the then 10-year old C. Indhumathi to take up the civil services exam; she cleared the UPSC exam and bagged 151st rank and placed in Madurai. [23] Vyjayanthi IPS ran for 50 days in Vetri theater in Chennai. This record was broken by a dubbed version of Baahubali in August 2015. [24]

A. M. Ratnam, Vijayashanti's personal make-up man, turned out to be a money-making producer. As an executive producer for Vijayashanti, he made the award-winning Karthavyam on the banner of Sri Surya Movies. On the same banner, she produced and acted in Aashayam released in 1993, which had a decent run. In Police Lockup she played a dual role, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, for which she won another Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Later she continued her career in action roles. In Osey Ramulamma (1997), she played a downtrodden woman who rose against her oppressors. Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, this was the biggest blockbuster of the year, giving Vijayashanti her fourth Nandi Award and sixth Filmfare Award for Best Actress. [25] This film gave her another name, called as "Ramulamma/Ramulakka" by the people. The music of this film, composed by Vandemataram Srinivas, also won the Nandi Award.

Later, she appeared in women oriented movies like Adavi Chukka and Rowdy Durbar , directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.

Vijayashanthi has also worked for many commercials like Chandana Bros., and Power Detergent soap. She was the first actress to be first featured in a Saree commercial.

Comeback into films (2019–present)

Vijayashanti returned to cinema after a sabbatical of 13 years, starring in the 2020 film Sarileru Neekevvaru where Mahesh Babu played the main protagonist. [26]

Her last seen movie is Nayudamma, released in 2006. Anil Ravipudi shared a welcome picture on Twitter on 12 August 2019 announcing her return to films with a makeup mirror placed in front of her. He wrote "After 13 years.. It's make up time for Vijayashanthi garu.. Nothing has ever changed in all these 13 years. Same discipline, same attitude and same dynamism. Welcome on-board". [27] [28] She was paid 4 crores for her re-entry film Sarileru Neekevvaru.

Political career (1998–present)

In 1998, Vijayashanti joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and was soon made the secretary of BJP's Women's Wing (Bharateeya Mahila Morcha). [29] In 1998, her first public meeting was held at Nellore, a big hit in support of BJP. [30] During the 1999 general election she was named BJP's contestant from the Cuddapah Lok Sabha seat against Sonia Gandhi of Congress(I). However, she withdrew from the race after Sonia Gandhi decided to contest from Bellary. In 1996, Vijayashanti, who is pro-BJP, vowed her support to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and was a star campaigner for then Chief Jayalalitha. [31] Vijayashanti is the star campaigner for BJP Lok Sabha Polls in Tamil Nadu along with Cricketer Srikkanth. [32]

She started her own political party, Talli Telangana, in January 2005, which she merged into Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) due to lack of strength and support. From 1999, her movie appearances decreased as she focused on her political career. By 2004, she had stopped signing up for new films. In the 2009 general election, she won as a Member of Parliament from the Medak constituency from BRS. [33] In June 2009, she resigned from the post of secretary general of BRS, expressing solidarity with the resignation of Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao. [34]

In 2011, she submitted her resignation as an MP along with Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao in agitation of Telangana movement. The resignation was later rejected by the speaker of the house, as it was not in the proper format. Later, she actively participated in politics for separate Telangana State (region), in which she played a key role.

Vijayashanti joined the Indian National Congress party in February 2014 after a split with TRS chief KCR. [35] She contested in the assembly elections from Medak in the 2014 general elections from Indian National Congress party and lost as MLA. After some inactive years, in 2018 AICC president Rahul Gandhi appointed Vijayashanti as star campaigner and adviser to the election campaign committee of Telangana PCC. [36]

Vijayashanti in March 2019, started a controversy after she compared Narendra Modi to a terrorist and claimed he was “ruling like a dictator”. She made these statements at a rally in Telangana's Shamshabad village in Ranga Reddy district. [37] Vijayashanti said, “He is appearing like a terrorist. Instead of loving his people, he is scaring them. And said this is not a characteristic of a prime minister. [38]

She resigned from the Congress in November 2020 and rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 6 December 2020 in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah. [39]

In November 2023, she left BJP and rejoined Congress on 17 November 2023, in the presence of Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge. [40]

Personal life

Vijayashanti is married to M. V. Srinivas Prasad in 1988. [18] He does real estate business around Chennai and Hyderabad. He is a nephew to Daggubati Purandareswari.

Awards and honours

YearAwardAward CategoryAwarded WorkRef.
1990 National Film Awards Best Actress Kartavyam [7]
2002 Tamil Nadu State Awards Kalaimamani Award Art - Contribution to Tamil Cinema Industry
1985 Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Telugu Pratighatana
1987 Swayamkrushi
1989Bharathanaari
1990 Kartavyam
1993Police Lockup
1997 Osey Ramulamma
2003 Lifetime Achievement Award (South) Contribution to South Indian Film Industry
1985 Nandi Awards Nandi Award for Best Actress Pratighatana
1989Bharathanaari
1990 Kartavyam
1997 Osey Ramulamma
Cinema Express Awards Best Telugu Actress Osey Ramulamma
2010TSR-TV9 AwardsSilver Screen Empress AwardContribution to Indian Cinema

Filmography

Telugu films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1980Khiladi KrishnuduDebut in Telugu
1981 Satyam Shivam Shanti
Pandanti Jeevitham
1982PrathikaramSobha
Pelleedu Pillalu Santhi
Vamsha GouravamSasi
Prathikaram
Krishnavataram
1983 Sri Ranga Neethulu Lakshmi
Rakasi Loya
Pelli Choopulu
Neti Bharatam Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
Mukku Pudaka
Navodayam
Sangharshana Radha
Amaayaka Chakra Varthy
Pelli Chesi Chupistam
Dharmaatmudu Shanthi
Pandanti Kaapuraniki Pannendu SuthraluJaya
1984 Devanthakudu
Sundari Subbarao
S. P. Bhayankar Lakshmi
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
Challenge Haarika
Abhimanyudu
Ee Charithra InkennalluSatyavathi
Jadagantalu
Raaraju
Dongallo Dora
Veerabhadhrudu
Adadhani Sawal
Kutumba Gouravam
Kurra Cheshtalu
Kathanayakudu
1985 Vande Mataram
Pattabhishekam Hema
Kottha Pelli Kuthuru
Bhandhi
Devalayam
Desamlo Dongalupaddaru
Agni Parvatam Vijaya
Thirugubaatu
Chiranjeevi Lalitha
Darja Donga
Ooriki SoggaduRadha
Srivaru [41] Gayathri
Pratighatana Jhansi
1986 Muddula Krishnaiah Vijaya
Apoorva Sahodarulu
Sakkanodu
Sravana SandhyaSravani
Naaga Devata
Kondaveeti Raja Rani
Chanakya Shapadham
Repati Pourulu Saraswathi
Dhairyavanthudu Lavanya
Brahmasthram
Samaajamlo StreeKaruna
Aruna KiranamAruna
Samsaaram Oka Sangeetam
Jeevana Poratam
Deshoddharakudu
1987 Sahasa Samrat Rani
Muvva Gopaludu Nirmala
Pasivadi Pranam Geetha
Dongagaru Swagatam
Swayam Krushi Ganga
Muddayi
Bhanumati Gari Mogudu Bhanumati
Kalyana Thambhulam
Bhargava Ramudu Latha
Padamati Sandhya Ragam SandhyaNominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
Sardar Krishnama Naidu
1988 Janaki Ramudu Janaki/LakshmiNominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
Manchi Donga Vijaya
Yuddha Bhoomi Kumari
Yamudiki Mogudu Gowri
Aswadhdhaama
Donga PelliShanti
Inspector Pratap
1989 Muddula Mavayya Radha
Indrudu Chandrudu Reporter Durga
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu Sasi Rekha
Rudranetra Pratima
Dorikite DongaluShanti
Bhaarata Naari
Gunda Raajyam
Koduku Diddina Kapuram Sasi Rekha
Vijay Latha
Bhale Donga Rekha
1990 Shatruvu Vijaya
Naagaastram
Kondaveeti Donga Srilekha
Palnaati Rudraiah
Kartavyam Vyjayanthi IPS
Muddula Menalludu Shanti
Lorry Driver Jayamma
1991 Surya IPS Sirisha
Talli Tandrulu Kavitha
Stuartpuram Police Station Alakananda
Gang Leader Kanyakumari
Jaitra Yatra Aruna
1992 Rowdy Inspector RaniDubbed in Tamil as Auto Raani
Chinarayudu Gowri
Mondi Mogudu Penki PellamAmmulu / Chandrakala
1993 Mechanic Alludu Chitti
Police LockupVijaya, ShantiDual roles
Nippu Ravva Also producer
Aashayam SarojiniAlso producer; dubbed in Tamil as Aasayam
Kunthi Putrudu
1994Rowdy Mogudu
Doragaariki Donga PellaamRani
Atha Kodallu
Maga RayuduSudharani
Lady BossDubbed in Tamil as Lady Boss
1995Street FighterUjjaini
1997 Osey Ramulamma RamulammaDubbed in Tamil as Adimai Penn
Rowdy Durbar Yellamma, Durgi
1998Srivaarante Maa VaareNagamani
1999 Bharata Ratna Vijaya / BhavaniAlso singer
2000 Sri Srimati Satyabhama Satyabhama
Adavi ChukkaChukkamma, SanthiAlso producer
2001VyjayanthiVyjayanthi
2002Saahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi
Sambhavi IPSSambhaviDubbed in Kannada as Vijayashanthi
Sri Srimathi Sathyabhaama Sathyabhaama
2003SivaniSivani
2004 Indiramma Indira
2006 Naayudamma Naayudamma, Jhansi
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru BharathiComeback role after 13 years

Other language films

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
1980 Kallukkul Eeram Kaathi Tamil Debut in Tamil
1981RajangamSathyaTamil
Netrikkann Sangeetha
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
Sandhana Malargal
Pattam Parakkattum
1982 Ilanjodigal Geetha
Manjal Nilla
Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal
Vedikkai Manidhargal
1983Keralida HennuKannada
Simha Gharjane Lalitha
Neeru Pootha NeruppuTamil
Villiyanur Matha
Thalaimagan
Kalyana Kanavugal
1989 Eeshwar Lalitha Hindi Debut Hindi film
1990 Muqaddar Ka Badshaah Bharthi RathodHindi
1992 Aparadhi Paro
Mannan Shanti DeviTamil
1994TejasviniASP Tejasvini JoshiHindiAlso producer
1996 Yuvathurki MalayalamDubbed in Telugu as Delhi Diary
1997 Gundagardi DeepaHindi
1998 Kallu Kondoru Pennu SitaMalayalam
Thadayam JyothiTamilProducer; dubbed into Telugu as Chattam
1999 Suryodayam Indra
Rajasthan Gayathri
2002 Vande Matharam GayatriKannada
2003 Sri Bannari Amman AmmanTamilDubbed in Telugu as Maha Chandi

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Soundarya</span> Indian actress, producer

Sowmya Sathyanarayana, better known by her stage name Soundarya, was an Indian actress known for her works primarily in Telugu cinema. She was regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Telugu cinema. She also acted in a few Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam films. She has received three Nandi Awards, two Karnataka State Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards South. In 2002, she received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film as a producer for the Kannada film Dweepa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chiranjeevi</span> Indian actor and philanthropist (born 1955)

Konidela Chiranjeevi is an Indian actor, politician, and philanthropist known for his work in Telugu cinema. Known as the "Mega Star", he is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema, with eight films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actor in the industry's 100-year history. He is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema. He has received numerous honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India, as well as the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022. His other accolades include the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2013, CNN-IBN recognized him as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema". In 2024, he was honoured with a Guinness World Record as the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Meena (actress)</span> Indian actress (born 1976)

Meena Durairaj, known professionally as Meena, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in South Indian films as well as Hindi cinema. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. Meena has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films She is one of the most sought after actresses in the South Indian film industry. In addition to acting, Meena is also a playback singer, TV judge, and occasional dubbing artist. She has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Nandi Award for Best Actress and Cinema Express Awards. In 1998, she was honoured with the Kalaimamani Award by Government of Tamil Nadu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Isha Koppikar</span> Indian actress and politician

Isha Koppikar is an Indian actress, politician and model who has mainly acted in Hindi films. She has also featured in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Marathi films. She started her career in South Indian languages films in the second half of the 1990s and focused on Bollywood films in the early 2000s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ramya Krishnan</span> Indian actress (born 1970)

Ramya Krishnan, also credited as Ramya Krishna, is an Indian actress predominantly known for her work in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films. Ramya has won four Filmfare Awards, three Nandi Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">B. Saroja Devi</span> Indian actress (born 1938)

Bangalore Saroja Devi is an Indian actress who has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films. She acted in around 200 films over seven decades. She is known by the epithets "Abhinaya Saraswathi" in Kannada and "Kannadathu Paingili" in Tamil. She is one of the most successful actresses in the history of Indian cinema.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaya Prada</span> Indian actress and politician (born 1962)

Jaya Prada Nahata is an Indian actress and politician known for her works majorly in Telugu cinema and Hindi cinema as well as in Tamil films in late '70s, '80s and early '90s. Jayaprada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu and Hindi films along with several Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh from 2004 to 2014.

A. M. Rathnam is an Indian film producer, lyricist, screenwriter, and director known for his works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Under Sri Surya Movies Entertainment, a movie production house he owns in Hyderabad, he has produced blockbusters in Telugu such as Karthavyam (1990), Peddarikam (1992), Sneham Kosam (1999), and Kushi (2001). He ventured into Tamil cinema in 1996 with the blockbuster Indian, which was India's Official Entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. He then produced films such as Kushi, Run, Boys, Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Dhool, Ghilli, 7G Rainbow Colony, Arrambam, Yennai Arindhaal and Vedalam.

<i>Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu</i> 1989 film by A. Kodandarami Reddy

Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language masala film co-written and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Produced by Allu Aravind, the film stars Chiranjeevi, Vanisri, and Vijayashanti. The film marks Vanisri's comeback to cinema after several years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jayasudha</span> Indian actress and politician

Jayasudha Kapoor, known mononyomusly as Jayasudha is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also worked in few Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, in a career spanning over 5 decades she received nine state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as Jyothi (1976), Idi Katha Kaadu (1979), Premabhishekam (1981), Meghasandesam (1982), and Dharmaatmudu (1983).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vanisri</span> Indian actress

Vanisri is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. In a film career spanning 40 years, she has received three Filmfare Awards South, the Nandi Awards and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award.

<i>Yamudiki Mogudu</i> (1988 film) 1988 Telugu film by Ravi Raja Pinisetty

Yamudiki Mogudu is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. The film stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role, alongside Vijayashanti and Radha. The supporting cast includes Kaikala Satyanarayana, Allu Ramalingaiah, Rao Gopal Rao, and Kota Srinivasa Rao. The music was composed by Raj–Koti. The core plot of the movie was loosely based on the 1978 American movie Heaven Can Wait. The film was remade in Tamil as Athisaya Piravi (1990).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nagma</span> Indian actress

Nagma Arvind Morarji, known mononyomusly as Nagma. is an Indian politician and former actress. She gained prominence as a leading actress in the 1990s and appeared in films across various Indian languages, primarily in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Bhojpuri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pooja Gandhi</span> Indian actress

Pooja Gandhi is an Indian actress and model, who mainly works in Kannada language films. After starring in the commercially successful 2006 film Mungaru Male, she became one of the most popular and highest paid actresses in Kannada language films and also the recipient of several awards, including an honorary doctorate. Gandhi is most popularly referred to as Male Hudugi in the media and Kannada film industry. Gandhi has acted in over five languages and 50 films in a decade. The Banglore Times placed her in the list of "25 Most Desirable Women of 2012".

Keerthi Reddy is an Indian former actress who appeared primarily in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi language films. Her notable work includes Tholi Prema (1998), Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) and Arjun (2004). She has received a Filmfare Award for her performance in the film Arjun (2004).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jamuna (actress)</span> Indian actress (1938–2023)

Jamuna was an Indian actress, director, and politician who appeared mainly in Telugu cinema. She made her acting debut at age 16 in Dr. Garikapati Rajarao's Puttillu (1953), and received her breakthrough with L. V. Prasad'sMissamma (1955). Her filmography also includes Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. She won a Filmfare Award and an award at Filmfare Awards South. She was a member of parliament in the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991) representing the Rajahmundry constituency.

<i>Pratighatana</i> 1985 Indian film

Pratighatana (transl. Resistance) is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by T. Krishna. The film is produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. The plot follows a woman's fight against corruption and criminalization of politics in India. The film stars Vijayshanti alongside Chandra Mohan, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Sai Kumar, P. L. Narayana, Charan Raj, Suthi Velu, Rajasekhar, Narra Venkateswara Rao, and Y. Vijaya who appear in supporting roles. Music is composed by K. Chakravarthy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aditi Rao Hydari</span> Indian actress

Aditi Rao Hydari is an Indian actress who works primarily in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. Born into the Tyabji–Hydari family, she made her film debut with the Malayalam film Prajapathi (2006). She received attention for her roles in Delhi 6 (2009) and Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011), for which she won her first Screen Award. She subsequently appeared in Rockstar (2011), the horror film Murder 3 (2013), Boss (2013), and the thriller Wazir (2016), as well as the period drama Padmaavat (2018), which was commercially successful and earned her an IIFA Award.

<i>Karthavyam</i> (1990 film) 1990 Indian film

Karthavyam (transl. Duty) is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language political action film directed by Mohan Gandhi, starring Vijayashanti. Written by Paruchuri Brothers, the film is loosely based on the real-life story of police officer Kiran Bedi.

<i>Janaki Ramudu</i> 1988 Indian film

Janaki Ramudu is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by K. Murari under Yuva Chitra Arts. The film stars Nagarjuna, Vijayashanti and Jeevitha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was dubbed into Tamil as Idhaya Devathai. The film was influenced by Mooga Manasulu (1964).

References

  1. ↑ "High Drama near Vijayashanthi's House". The Hindu. 5 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "Throwback pic: Teenage Mahesh Babu with Lady Superstar Vijayashanti in 1989". The Times of India .
  3. ↑ "Beyond Bollywood: The biggest icons of the south film industry". 21 October 2019.
  4. ↑ "Vijayashanti shoots with Amitabh Bachchan for Hindi film in Madras".
  5. ↑ "Telugu Filmnagar | F3: Fun and Frustration | #RC15 |Tollywood Latest News | New Upcoming Telugu Movies 2022". Telugu Filmnagar.
  6. ↑ "Telugu actress Vijayashanthi all set to woo Hindi movie audiences in Tejasvini".
  7. 1 2 "38th National Film Festival - 1991". Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 28. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  8. ↑ "Metro Plus Visakhapatnam / Personality : Glam girl to Nayudamma". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 17 March 2008.
  9. ↑ "Hail rainmakers!". The Hindu . 29 August 2000. Archived from the original on 30 November 2004. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "US edition: Inscrutable Americans - soon at a theatre near you". Rediff.com.
  11. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh: Post-NTR, host of film artistes join politics". India Today. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  12. ↑ "Vijayashanthi meets fluorosis victims". The Hindu . 13 January 2007.
  13. ↑ "Vijayashanti Personal Interview | Vanitha TV". 3 September 2013. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2016– via YouTube.
  14. ↑ "Detailed Profile - Smt. M. Vijaya Shanthi - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". 10 October 2018. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018.
  15. ↑ "മധുവിന്റെ പ്രമുഖ നായികമാര്‍". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  16. ↑ "Rediff On The NeT: Telugu superstar Vijayashanti eyes politics". Rediff.com. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  17. ↑ Rao, Ch Sushil (20 March 2004). "I was not born in Telangana". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  18. 1 2 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 April 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  19. ↑ Nikam, Girish (2 January 2013). "Southern superstars Chiranjeevi, Rajnikant and Vijayashanti are paid more than Amitabh Bachchan or Sridevi". India Today. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  20. ↑ "Telugu actress Vijayashanthi all set to woo Hindi movie audiences in Tejasvini". India Today. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  21. ↑ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
  22. ↑ "నేనె హీరో". Sakshi.com. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  23. ↑ "Inspired by 'Vijayanthi IPS', she cracks UPSC". The Times of India. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  24. ↑ "Prabhas Broke Vijayashanti's Record". Iqlikmovies.com. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  25. ↑ "45th Filmfare South Best Actresses : Santosh : Free Download & Stream…". Archive.org. 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  26. ↑ Thatipalli, Mallik (27 June 2019). "Vijayashanti is back to her first love". The Hindu.
  27. ↑ "Sarileru Neekevvaru: Vijayashanthi joins the sets of Mahesh Babu's film". India Today. 13 August 2019.
  28. ↑ "After 13 years, Vijayashanti returns to face the arc lights as a professor". 13 August 2019.
  29. ↑ "When entertainers turned to politics". Rediff. 14 February 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  30. ↑ "Rediff On The NeT Elections '98: 'Lady Amitabh' Vijayashanti plays a double role in politics, too". Rediff.com. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  31. ↑ Ahuja, M. L. (14 October 1998). Electoral Politics and General Elections in India, 1952-1998. Mittal Publications. ISBN   9788170997115 . Retrieved 14 October 2018– via Google Books.
  32. ↑ "Srikkanth, Vijayashanthi star campaigners for BJP". The Hindu . Retrieved 14 October 2018.[ dead link ]
  33. ↑ "political results". Eciresults.nic.in. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
  34. ↑ "Vijayshanti resigns from TRS party post's and lost the election". Rediff. 20 June 2009. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  35. ↑ "TRS MP Vijayashanthi joins Congress day after party rules out merger". The Indian Express . 27 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  36. ↑ "Rahul approves coordination & publicity comm for Telangana, appoints Vijayashanti as star campaigner".
  37. ↑ "Telangana Congress leader compares Modi to terrorist at a rally in presence of Rahul Gandhi". Scroll.in.
  38. ↑ "In Rahul Gandhi's Presence, Congress Leader Says PM Modi Like "Terrorist"". NDTV.com. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  39. ↑ "Telugu Actor Vijayashanti Meets Amit Shah, To Join BJP Today". NDTV.com.
  40. ↑ Mustafa, Gulam (16 November 2023). "Vijayashanti quits BJP, likely to join Congress". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  41. ↑ "Srivaru 1985 Telugu Movie Cast Crew, Actors, Director, Srivaru Producer, Banner, Music Director, Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
Preceded by Member of Parliament from Medak
2009 – 2014		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.