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| ARTISTE'S PROFILE | ||
| Name : | (Smt.) Vyjayantimala Bali | |
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80, Dr. C.P. Ramaswamy Road | |
| Town/City : | Alwarpet, Chennai | |
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| State : | Tamilnadu | |
| Pin Code : | 600 018 | |
| Telephone(s) with STD Code : | 044 | |
| Landline : | 24993433 | |
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| Fax : | 044-24993269 | |
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| Date of Birth/Age : | 13 August, 1936 | |
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One
of those prominent figures who have heralded the renaissance
of Bharatanatyam over the last three decades, Vyjayantimala Bali
is
the senior most performing dancer of Bharatanatyam today. She
has to her credit a number of dance-dramas conceived, directed
and
presented by her. “Andal Thiruppavai’ Gurudev Tagore’s ‘Chandalika’,
Kavi Kunjara Bharati’s ‘Azhagar Kuravanji’, ‘Sant
Sakhu’, ‘Ekta’, a multi-dimensional ballet which
depicts the growth of the Freedom movement and ‘Om Santhi
Santhi Santhi’ on the theme of the message of universal peace. ‘Sangamam’ – another
thematic presentation to convey the universality of religions. ‘Sarva Sowkhya Pradayee’ based on ahimsa brings out in dance form the message of Sri Mahavira espousing the Jain philosophy and culture with relevance to our times. Her latest solo thematic dance presentation is ‘Shrikrishna Jananam’ an adaptation of the ragam – tanam—pallavi format in concert – standard music. |
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Her
talents surfaced early in life. She danced before the Pope at
the age of 5 and earned his benedictions. Her performances before
eminent
people, distinguished statesmen and foremost dignitaries include
President S. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru,
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,
H.R.H.
the Duke of Edinburgh, President Eisenhower and on the invitation
of many famous international organizations.
She was the first Indian dancer to be invited to perform at the United Nations 20th anniversary celebrations of the Human Rights Day at the General Assembly (1969). She has performed at many dance festivals in India and abroad. |
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Natyalaya – Academy
of Bharatanatyam & Music
Dr. Bali Pharma Foundation, Kalakshetra Foundation |
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LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by Bollywood Movie Awards Atlantic City, NJ, USA (2005) NRITYA RATNAKAR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FILMFARE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (1996) DEGREE OF LETTERS SANGEET NATAK ACADEMY AWARD (1982) STATE ARTIST AWARD NRITYA SIROMANI NATYAKALA SIKAMANI NRITYA NIRUPAMA VISHARADE |
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Her
research work through which the old and forgotten forms like
Nava Sandhi Kauthwams, Malaprapti, Thodaya Mangalam, Sooladi,
Prabhandams
and Thayams have been revived and acclaimed by critics and connoisseurs.
A series of LP records of dance-music along with instructions,
to enable learner’s practice and perform this great art
has been introduced by her. |
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Social
Worker & Member of Parliament
To Vyjayantimala Bali with happy combination of high idealism and practical wisdom, politics became a means of serving her country. Contesting from the South Madras constituency for the Lok Sabha, she served for two consecutive terms in 1984 and 1989. The President of India nominated her to the Rajya Sabha for her contribution in the field of fine arts. Movie Star She shot into fame in the celluloid world with her very first Tamil “Vazhkai” followed by Bahaar in Hindi. She emerged into reigning queen and a super star of the filmdom in a very short time and some of her memorable roles in films Nagin, New Delhi, Madhumati, Naya Daur, Ganga Jamuna, Sangam, Sadhana and Amrapali that were among some of the hits of that time. She became a household name in India and still continues to be one. Her interest in sports includes golf, table tennis, badminton and horse riding. |
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Under
the aegis of Ministry
of Culture, Government of India 15-A, Sector - 7, Pappankalan, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075 |
 Centre for Cultural Resources and Training |