Vijayashanti is an Indian actress who has starred in over 185 movies in seven languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. She was born in Nirmal, Andhra Pradesh, India on 24 June 1964. She is credited as "The Lady Superstar" and "The Action Queen of Indian Cinema".
Background and career
Vijayashanti's given name was 'Shanti'. Her screen name was based on her aunt Vijaya Lalitha, who was a veteran heroine in Telugu and Tamil films. She began her acting career in 1979 at the age of 15 as the leading lady in the Tamil film Kallukkul Eeram ("Stones Have Tears") directed by the legendary Tamil film-maker Bharati Raja. The same year, she debuted in her native Telugu with the movie Kilaadi Krishnudu ('Cunning Krishna'), pairing opposite superstar Krishna. For the first few years, she portrayed mostly glamour roles. Notable among them is her role in the Telugu film Satyam-Shivam (1981), the cast of which included the two legends of Telugu Cinema - NTR and ANR.
Vijayashanti's first break as a performer came in the 1983 Telugu film Neti Bharatam directed by T. Krishna. The next few years saw her in performance-oriented roles (Desamlo Dongalu Paddaaru, Vandemaataram, Pratighatana, Aruna kiranam, Repati Pourulu, Devalayam, etc), and in glamorous roles (Challenge, Desodhdhaarakudu, Pasivaadi Praanam, Muddula Krishnaiah, Agni Parvatam, gang leader etc). By 1985 she was exclusively acting in Telugu films.
Background and career
Vijayashanti's given name was 'Shanti'. Her screen name was based on her aunt Vijaya Lalitha, who was a veteran heroine in Telugu and Tamil films. She began her acting career in 1979 at the age of 15 as the leading lady in the Tamil film Kallukkul Eeram ("Stones Have Tears") directed by the legendary Tamil film-maker Bharati Raja. The same year, she debuted in her native Telugu with the movie Kilaadi Krishnudu ('Cunning Krishna'), pairing opposite superstar Krishna. For the first few years, she portrayed mostly glamour roles. Notable among them is her role in the Telugu film Satyam-Shivam (1981), the cast of which included the two legends of Telugu Cinema - NTR and ANR.
Vijayashanti's first break as a performer came in the 1983 Telugu film Neti Bharatam directed by T. Krishna. The next few years saw her in performance-oriented roles (Desamlo Dongalu Paddaaru, Vandemaataram, Pratighatana, Aruna kiranam, Repati Pourulu, Devalayam, etc), and in glamorous roles (Challenge, Desodhdhaarakudu, Pasivaadi Praanam, Muddula Krishnaiah, Agni Parvatam, gang leader etc). By 1985 she was exclusively acting in Telugu films.
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Thank you for this insightful blog about the iconic actresses of the 90s Telugu cinema. It's truly a nostalgic journey down memory lane. Soundarya's performance in 'Narasimha' was indeed remarkable, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Meena's portrayal in 'Rajanna' was incredibly heartfelt, capturing the essence of her character beautifully. Roja's enigmatic presence on-screen always mesmerized me, and 'Antham' stands out as a true testament to her talent. Bhanupriya's grace and exceptional dance skills in 'Swarnakamalam' were truly awe-inspiring. And Vijay Shanthi powerful performance in 'Karthavyam' left a lasting impact. Thank you for celebrating these wonderful actresses and reminding us of their incredible contributions to Telugu cinema."
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