Contrary to rumours, Bollywood's Vyjayanthimala is fine. The actress's son busted rumours about her death after some reports claimed that she had died at the age of 91. On Friday, Suchindra Bali refuted the rumours in a post on his Facebook page, as did musician Girijashankar Sundaresan on Instagram.&nbsp;
<h2>Vyjayanthimala's son busts death hoax</h2>
On Friday, some media reports claimed that Vyjayanthimala had died, though there was no official statement from the veteran star's family or team confirming the news. A few hours later, her son Suchindra reportedly wrote on social media, &ldquo;Dr Vyjayanthimala Bali is in good health and any news that says otherwise is false. Before sharing, please validate the news source." Musician Girijashankar Sundaresan also refuted the rumours, writing &lsquo;We&rsquo;re better than this' on his Instagram stories.
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<h2>About Vyjayanthimala</h2>
Vyjayanthimala is regarded as one of the finest Indian actors and one of the first female superstars of Indian cinema. She debuted in Tamil cinema at age 16 with Vaazhkai and worked in Tamil, telugu and Hindi cinema in a career spanning over several decades. In 1954, her breakthrough came with the romantic film&nbsp;Nagin. She also played Chandramukhi in Bimal Roy's 1955 film Devdas.&nbsp;
She has starred in hits like Sangam, Jewel Thief, Amrapali, Ganwaar, and more.
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Bollywood | Entertainment On Friday, some media reports claimed that Vyjayanthimala had died, though there was no official statement from the veteran star's family or team confirming the news.

Contrary to rumours, Bollywood's Vyjayanthimala is fine. The actress's son busted rumours about her death after some reports claimed that she had died at the age of 91. On Friday, Suchindra Bali refuted the rumours in a post on his Facebook page, as did musician Girijashankar Sundaresan on Instagram. Vyjayanthimala's son busts death hoax On Friday, some media reports claimed that Vyjayanthimala had died, though there was no official statement from the veteran star's family or team confirming the news. A few hours later, her son Suchindra reportedly wrote on social media, “Dr Vyjayanthimala Bali is in good health and any news that says otherwise is false. Before sharing, please validate the news source." Musician Girijashankar Sundaresan also refuted the rumours, writing ‘We’re better than this' on his Instagram stories. Dupahiya review | This delightful, soul-stirring village drama is a treat to watch The veteran actress, also a well-known Bharatnatyam dancer, continues to perform on stage. Earlier this year in January, Vyjayanthimala performed at Kala Pradarshini in Chennai. She performed Bharatnatyam, which also featured musician Girijashankar's vocals. He posted his admiration for her performance on Instagram and wrote, “An absolute honor to share the stage with Padma Vibhushan Dr. Vyjantimala Bali Amma. Her grace, talent, and legacy continue to inspire us all. Grateful to be part of this magical experience! Cherishing this moment forever.” PM Narendra Modi meets Padma Vibhushan awardee Vyjayanthimala in Chennai About Vyjayanthimala Vyjayanthimala is regarded as one of the finest Indian actors and one of the first female superstars of Indian cinema. She debuted in Tamil cinema at age 16 with Vaazhkai and worked in Tamil, telugu and Hindi cinema in a career spanning over several decades. In 1954, her breakthrough came with the romantic film Nagin. She also played Chandramukhi in Bimal Roy's 1955 film Devdas. She has starred in hits like Sangam, Jewel Thief, Amrapali, Ganwaar, and more. Chiranjeevi, Vyjayanthimala honoured with Padma Vibhushan She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour granted by the Government of India in 2024. Nadaaniyan review: Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor's film is completely unnecessary

Vyjayanthimala's son refutes news of her death: 'She is in good health'

Veteran Indian actors Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala were honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. 
 
President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented South India's megastar Chiranjeevi with the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The Thrown Room, also known as Darbar Hall at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, was the venue of the event on Thursday.&nbsp; 
 
The theatre erupted in cheers as the actor accepted the honour. Chiranjeevi’s family- wife Surekha, son and actor Ram Charan, and his wife Upasana Konidela were also present at the ceremony to cheer the star.&nbsp; 
 
The event also saw a rare appearance of veteran Indian actress Vyjayanthimala who was also honoured with the&nbsp;Padma Vibhusha. The actress’ family was also in attendance. The legendary actress looked stunning in a yellow saree as she accepted the second-highest civilian honour with utmost grace. &nbsp; 
 
The winners of Padma Awards 2024 were announced on Republic Day 
 
Earlier this year, the government announced the winners of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awardees on the eve of Republic Day 2024.&nbsp;According to the list, 17 people were honoured with Padma Bhushan, five were honoured with Padma Vibhusan, and 110 were awarded Padma Shri. 
 
Legendary actress Vyjanthimala, Former Vice President M Venkiah Naidu, and Telugu superstar K Chiranjeevi were among the recipients of the Padma Vibhushan award for 2024. Sulabh Foundation founder and Chairman Bindeshwar Pathak (posthumous) and artist Padma Subrahmanyam were the other two recipients.

Veteran Indian actors Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala were honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented South India's megastar Chiranjeevi with the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour, on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Veteran Indian actors Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala were honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented South India's megastar Chiranjeevi with the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honour, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The Thrown Room, also known as Darbar Hall at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, was the venue of the event on Thursday. The theatre erupted in cheers as the actor accepted the honour. Chiranjeevi’s family- wife Surekha, son and actor Ram Charan, and his wife Upasana Konidela were also present at the ceremony to cheer the star. The event also saw a rare appearance of veteran Indian actress Vyjayanthimala who was also honoured with the Padma Vibhusha. The actress’ family was also in attendance. The legendary actress looked stunning in a yellow saree as she accepted the second-highest civilian honour with utmost grace. The winners of Padma Awards 2024 were announced on Republic Day Earlier this year, the government announced the winners of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awardees on the eve of Republic Day 2024. According to the list, 17 people were honoured with Padma Bhushan, five were honoured with Padma Vibhusan, and 110 were awarded Padma Shri. Legendary actress Vyjanthimala, Former Vice President M Venkiah Naidu, and Telugu superstar K Chiranjeevi were among the recipients of the Padma Vibhushan award for 2024. Sulabh Foundation founder and Chairman Bindeshwar Pathak (posthumous) and artist Padma Subrahmanyam were the other two recipients.

Chiranjeevi, Vyjayanthimala honoured with Padma Vibhushan

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met veteran actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai. The moment&nbsp;was captured in heartwarming pictures shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. The first image shows PM Modi greeting Vyjayanthimala with folded hands as the veteran actress wraps a cream-coloured shawl around him. The second photo shows them engaged in a discussion, seated in a room.

Expressing his delight, PM Modi wrote in his tweet, "Glad to have met Vyjayanthimala ji in Chennai. She has just been conferred the Padma Vibhushan and is admired across India for her exemplary contribution to the world of Indian cinema."

The post garnered positive reactions, with one individual congratulating Vyjayanthimala on the well-deserved recognition. A tweet from an X user read, "What a delightful encounter! Congrats to Vyjayanthimala ji on receiving the Padma Vibhushan, a well-deserved recognition for her remarkable contributions to Indian cinema."

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Glad to have met Vyjayanthimala Ji in Chennai. She has just been conferred the Padma Vibhushan and is admired across India for her exemplary contribution to the world of Indian cinema. <a href="https://t.co/CFVwp1Ol0t">pic.twitter.com/CFVwp1Ol0t</a>
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1764690348234903983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"These are the true artists of the classics Legend Shrimati Vyjayanthimala ji - a legendary Bharatnatyam dancer and phenomenal actress," tweeted another X user.&nbsp;Highlighting her contribution to classical arts, a fan said, "Her contributions to Bharatanatyam are even greater. She is undoubtedly the greatest exponent of the art form."

For those unaware, Vyjayanthimala was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, on the eve of Republic Day 2024.

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Hema Malini, another iconic figure in Indian cinema, also recently met Vyjayanthimala at her home. In an Instagram post, Hema described meeting her role model, expressing admiration for Vyjayanthimala's continued passion for dance and her radiant personality. Vyjayanthimala's contribution to Bharatanatyam, along with her illustrious film career, was acknowledged during their nostalgic discussion.&nbsp;

"Most memorable day of my life - meeting my role model, the icon Vyjayanthimala along with her lovely family at her Chennai residence yesterday," Hema captioned the post.

Vyjayanthimala, who made her debut at 16 with the Tamil film Vaazhkai (1949), later achieved fame with iconic films like Nagin, Devdas, Sangam, and Naya Daur. Her recent recognition with the Padma Vibhushan reflects the enduring impact of her contributions to Indian cinema and the arts.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met veteran actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai. The moment was captured in heartwarming pictures shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met veteran actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai. The moment was captured in heartwarming pictures shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. The first image shows PM Modi greeting Vyjayanthimala with folded hands as the veteran actress wraps a cream-coloured shawl around him. The second photo shows them engaged in a discussion, seated in a room. Expressing his delight, PM Modi wrote in his tweet, "Glad to have met Vyjayanthimala ji in Chennai. She has just been conferred the Padma Vibhushan and is admired across India for her exemplary contribution to the world of Indian cinema." The post garnered positive reactions, with one individual congratulating Vyjayanthimala on the well-deserved recognition. A tweet from an X user read, "What a delightful encounter! Congrats to Vyjayanthimala ji on receiving the Padma Vibhushan, a well-deserved recognition for her remarkable contributions to Indian cinema." Glad to have met Vyjayanthimala Ji in Chennai. She has just been conferred the Padma Vibhushan and is admired across India for her exemplary contribution to the world of Indian cinema. pic.twitter.com/CFVwp1Ol0t — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2024 Also read: Baywatch to get an action-packed reboot; Lara Olsen to helm the project "These are the true artists of the classics Legend Shrimati Vyjayanthimala ji - a legendary Bharatnatyam dancer and phenomenal actress," tweeted another X user. Highlighting her contribution to classical arts, a fan said, "Her contributions to Bharatanatyam are even greater. She is undoubtedly the greatest exponent of the art form." For those unaware, Vyjayanthimala was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, on the eve of Republic Day 2024. Also read: Sinead O’Connor’s estate asks Donald Trump to stop playing her music at rallies Hema Malini, another iconic figure in Indian cinema, also recently met Vyjayanthimala at her home. In an Instagram post, Hema described meeting her role model, expressing admiration for Vyjayanthimala's continued passion for dance and her radiant personality. Vyjayanthimala's contribution to Bharatanatyam, along with her illustrious film career, was acknowledged during their nostalgic discussion. "Most memorable day of my life - meeting my role model, the icon Vyjayanthimala along with her lovely family at her Chennai residence yesterday," Hema captioned the post. Vyjayanthimala, who made her debut at 16 with the Tamil film Vaazhkai (1949), later achieved fame with iconic films like Nagin, Devdas, Sangam, and Naya Daur. Her recent recognition with the Padma Vibhushan reflects the enduring impact of her contributions to Indian cinema and the arts.

PM Narendra Modi meets Padma Vibhushan awardee Vyjayanthimala in Chennai

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