L. Vijayalakshmi
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L. Vijayalakshmi | |
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Born | Lakshmanan Vijayalakshmi Virginia Polytechnic University |
Years active | 1959-1969 |
Spouse | |
Children | Raj Kumar (b.1970) |
Parent | Lakshmanan (father) |
Lakshmanan Vijayalakshmi is an Indian actress and classical dancer whose career was from 1959 to 1969.[
Early life and training
"I remember I used to take bus route 21C to Ramayya Pillai house. Often lessons went on for six hours. E. V. Saroja was learning from him too that time."
Suganthy Krishnamachari[1]
Vijayalakshmi was born in Ernakulam and was raised in Tirunelveli. Her family then moved to Pune. There, at six years of age, Vijayalakshmi was inspired when she saw Vyjayanthimala, Lalitha and Padmini dance at the South Indian Association; she eventually started to practice dance in the backyard of her house.[1]
Vijayalakshmi's father noticed her talent for dancing and sent her to a mentor, Sukumara Pillai.
Vijayalakshmi's first performance was at a temple in
Then, quite by accident when walking near the
Vijayalakshmi was not from a wealthy family. She had only one costume for the three-hour performance. The family could not offer more than tea as refreshments to the audience, and there were no printed invitations. Despite these disadvantages, the concert was well attended. Vijayalakshmi was introduced by
Following her debut, Vijayalakshmi was offered employment at no less than four cultural organisations (sabha).[1] However, her teacher suggested she advance her dance skills through tuition with T. K. Swaminatha Pillai.[1]
Acting career
Vijayalakshmi's debut film performance was in S. K Chaari's film, Marumakal (1952). In 1959, she acted in a character role and danced in the Telugu language film Sipayi Kuthuru. This involved training and performing in a modified classical dance style.[1] Vijayalakshmi's beauty and dance skill made her suitable for that film and other films of the time, so she became well known. She was cast with NTR, ANR and other well-known performers.
Vijayalakshmi was also cast in a few
In
Many of Vijayalakshmi's films include the Bhangra dance form. One such film is Kudiyirundha Koyil, which features the song, Aadaludan Paadalai Kettu Rasipathilethan Sugam Sugam, with MGR in her partner role.[2]
Vijayalakshmi's Tamil language film debut was Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar (1960), and she also acted in "Aalukkoru Veedu". Although it won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, the movie was not a commercial success. Some suggested Vijaylakshmi should have danced in this movie, but the director indicated she had not because her character did not know how to dance.[1]
In 1964, Vijayalakshmi was cast in the
Personal life
In 1969, while shooting
She pursued Masters in Accounting and CPA (Certified Public Accounting) in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (in Blacksburg, Virginia), commonly known as Virginia Tech. Now she is residing Davis, California where her only son has a software company in Silicon Valley.
Filmography
Telugu
- Sipayi Kuthuru (1959)
- Jagadekaveeruni Katha(1961)
- Aradhana (1962)
- Mahamantri Thmmarusu (1962)
- Gundamma Katha (1962) as Padma
- Srikakula Andhra Maha Vishnu Katha (1962)
- Uttarā
- Punarjanma (1963)
- Pooja phalam(1964)
- Bhabruvahana (1964)
- Bobbili Yuddham (1964)
- Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
- Vijaya Simha (1965)
- Aakasaramanna[3] (1965) as Kalavathi
- Mangamma Sapatham (1965)
- Pandava Vanavasamu(1965) as Sasirekha
- Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha (1966)
- Zamindar (1966 film)
- Palnati Yuddham (1966 film) as Subbai
- Pidugu Ramudu (1966)
- Aata Bommalu (1966)
- Sangeeta Lakshmi (1966)
- Srikrishnaavataaram (1967)
- Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)
- Bhama Vijayam (1967)
- Nindu Manasulu (1967)
- Kanchukota (1967)
- Bhakta Prahlada (1967)
- Sipayi Chinnayya (1969)
Malayalam
- Jnaanasundari (1961)
- Laila Majnu (1962)
- Snapaka Yohannan (1963)
- Sathyabhaama (1963)
Tamil
Year | Movie | Character |
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1959 | Panchaali | |
1960 | Kavalai Illaadha Manithan | Sevvanthi |
Aalukkoru Veedu | ||
Petra Manam | ||
Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar | ||
Kalathur Kannamma | Dancer | |
Ponni Thirunaal | Dancer (Nattukor Thandhaiyadi) | |
1961 | Marutha Nattu Veeran | Dancer |
Kanaal Neer | Dancer | |
Thayilla Pillai |
Suguna | |
1962 | Manithan Maravillai | Padma |
Mahaveera Bheeman | ||
Sumaithaangi | Babu's sister | |
1963 | Koduthu Vaithaval | Nalini |
1964 | Bommai | Mallika |
En Kadamai | ||
1965 | Enga Veetu Pillai |
Kangalum Kavadi Sinthagattum - Dance |
Oru Viral | ||
Aayirathil Oruvan | Pirate captain's wife | |
Panchavarna Kili | Azhagan Muruganidam - Dance | |
Kakkum Karangal |
Vijayalakshmi | |
1966 | Vallavan Oruvan | Thara |
Naam Moovar | ||
Mahakavi Kalidas | ||
Iru Vallavargal |
Rani | |
1967 | Sabash Thambi | Shanthi |
Ethirigal Jakkirathai | Prabha | |
Ooty Varai Uravu | Vijaya | |
Bhavani | ||
1968 | Kudiyirundha Koyil | Aadaludan Paadalai - Dance |
1969 | Noorandu Kalam Vazhga | |
1971 | Sabatham | Aadum Alaigalil Draupadi - Dance |
Hindi
- Husn Aur Ishq (1966)
- Baadal (1966)
- Alibaba and the Forty Thieves (1966)
- Shabnam (1964)
Kannada
- Satya Harishchandra (1965)
- Sri Purandara Dasaru (1967)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Krishnamachari, S. (5 February 2015). "From Natya to numbers". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Narasimhan T. A. Magr learnt the Bhangra for a month to dance with Vijayalakshmi The Hindu 24 December 2007. Retrieved 18 December 2015
- ^ "Aakasaramanna (1965)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
External links
- L. Vijayalakshmi at IMDb