Kangana Ranaut expressed her deep appreciation for legendary actress and dancer Vyjayanthimala on social media, sharing an old video of Bharatanatyam calling her “celestial” and “born only to be worshipped”. Vyjayanthimala, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, is known for blockbuster films like Nagin, Devdas and her legendary pairing with Dilip Kumar.
Kangana Ranaut recently took to social media to share a touching tribute to legendary actress and classical dancer Vyjayanthimala. Kangana posted an old video of the veteran star performing Bharatanatyam and praised her immortal grace, calling her “heavenly” and “born only to be worshipped.”
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Kangana Ranaut shares an old video of Vyjayanthimala
The actress took to her Instagram Stories to share a throwback video of Vyjayanthimala performing a classical dance in traditional attire, linking it with a heartfelt note celebrating the icon’s grace and artistic brilliance. “A gentle reminder that not everyone living on earth is human, some are heavenly and born to be worshiped by mere mortals,” she wrote, adding the hashtag “#vaijanthimala.”
Vyjayanthimala’s journey from ‘Vaazhkai’ to ‘Jewel Thief’
Born on August 13, 1933, Vyjayanthimala began acting at just 16 years of age with the Tamil film ‘Vaazhkai’ in 1949, and then made her Hindi film debut with ‘Bahar’ in 1951. The huge success of ‘Nagin’ in 1954 made her a big name across the country, and she went on to star in beloved films like ‘Devdas’, ‘Madhumati’, ‘Junga’. “Jumna”, “Sangam” and “Jewel Thief”. Her on-screen pairing with Dilip Kumar remains one of the greatest in Indian cinema.
Vyjayanthimala: From Bharatanatyam to Lok Sabha Parliament to Padma Vibhushan
Away from cinema, Vyjayanthimala has received global recognition for her mastery of Bharatanatyam music, having been performed on prestigious stages across the world, including the United Nations General Assembly. Her dance performances were elevated by Lata Mangeshkar’s golden voice, with tracks like “Hothon Pe Aisi Baat” particularly memorable. She also achieved an important chapter in public life, as she entered the world of politics at the invitation of the former Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi
He served as a Member of Parliament for the Lok Sabha from 1984 to 1991, followed by nomination to the Rajya Sabha from 1993 to 1999.
Her exceptional contributions have been recognized with some of India’s most prestigious honors, including the Padma Shri in 1968, the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1982, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024.
Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’ is inspired by the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
On the work front, Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’, directed by director Manoj Tapadia. Scheduled to hit theaters on June 12, 2026, the film is inspired by the unsung heroes who stood tall during the horrific 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.