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Vyjayanthimala: Raj Kapoor rumours, marriage to his doctor, Bollywood exit
Vyjayanthimala: Raj Kapoor rumours, marriage to his doctor, Bollywood exit
Vyjayanthimala, born on August 13, 1936 in Chennai, was raised by her mother and grandmother. She became a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer before entering films. She starred in classics like Devdas, Madhumati, and…
The Story in Brief
Vyjayanthimala, born on August 13, 1936 in Chennai, was raised by her mother and grandmother. She became a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer before entering films. She starred in classics like Devdas, Madhumati, and Sangam. Rumours linked her romantically with Raj Kapoor; she denied them. Rishi Kapoor's autobiography recalled family tension. She later fell in love with Dr Chamanlal Bali, Raj Kapoor's friend and physician. Despite his being married, they married in 1968 after his divorce. She left films at her peak, focusing on classical dance. The couple settled in Chennai with son Suchindra. Dr Bali died in 1986.
The Indian Opinion
The story of Vyjayanthimala is often reduced to the Raj Kapoor rumour. Yet her life shows a woman who chose a path against industry norms. She denied the affair and married a man she loved, even amid public criticism. The media then and now tends to judge female stars' personal lives more harshly than male counterparts. Her continued dedication to Bharatanatyam is a quieter but enduring legacy. The question is: will today's industry allow a star to walk away at her peak without being labelled a victim?
Sources (2): ndtv.com, ndtv.com (2)
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