Indian movie stars born in 1915
Here are 6 famous actresses from India were born in 1915:
Ismat Chughtai
Ismat Chughtai (August 15, 1915 Budaun-October 24, 1991 Mumbai) a.k.a. ʻIṣmat Cug̲h̲tāʼī or Ismat Chugtai was an Indian writer, screenwriter, film director, actor and film producer.
She is best known for her literary works, including "Lihaaf" ("The Quilt"), which was the subject of a highly-publicized obscenity trial in 1944. She was one of the founding members of the Progressive Writers' Association in India and her works explored themes of sexuality, gender, and class in a conservative society.
After Partition, she moved to Mumbai and continued to write prolifically, publishing over 30 collections of short stories, novels, and essays. She also worked in the Indian film industry, writing screenplays and directing and producing films. Chughtai was awarded the Padma Shri in 1976 and the Padma Bhushan in 1990 for her contributions to Indian literature and cinema. Her legacy continues to influence and inspire writers and filmmakers in India and beyond.
Vanamala
Vanamala (May 23, 1915 Ujjain-May 29, 2007 Gwalior) a.k.a. Vanmala was an Indian actor.
She appeared in over 70 films in a career spanning almost three decades. Born as Vatsala Deshmukh, she started her career in the film industry with the 1935 film "Sati Sulochana". Some of her notable movies include "Raj Rani Meera", "Tyagayya", "Jai Bhawani", "Mala" and "Barati". She was known for her versatility and played a wide range of roles including lead roles, character roles and even negative roles. She was honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 1974 for her contribution to the field of arts.
Aranmula Ponnamma
Aranmula Ponnamma (April 8, 1915 Aranmula-February 21, 2011 Thiruvananthapuram) also known as Aranmulla Ponnamma was an Indian actor. She had two children, Rajamma and Rajashekharan.
Aranmula Ponnamma was a prominent actress in Malayalam cinema and had acted in more than 400 films. She started her career in 1938 with the film "Vellinakshatram" and went on to become a popular character actress of her time. Some of her well-known films include "Chemmeen" (1965), "Odayil Ninnu" (1965), and "Arayannangalude Veedu" (2000). Ponnamma was also a trained classical dancer and had performed at various stages in India and abroad. She was honored with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1974 for her performance in the film "Utharayanam". Ponnamma passed away at the age of 95 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
P. Laxmikantamma
P. Laxmikantamma (September 24, 1915 Eluru-) otherwise known as P.Laxmikantamma is an Indian actor.
She was born in Eluru, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on September 24, 1915. P. Laxmikantamma had an illustrious career in Tollywood, where she acted in more than 200 films. She began her acting career in the 1930s and continued to act till the 1990s. She was highly regarded for her versatility and portrayed a diverse range of roles in films. She was also known for her exceptional performances in character roles in Telugu cinema. Her notable films include "Devathalara Deevinchandi", "Kondaveeti Simham", "Bangaru Kutumbam", "Malli Pelli" and "Maa Inti Mahalakshmi". She was awarded the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 1994 for her contributions to Telugu cinema. She has inspired many aspiring actors with her performances and has contributed significantly to the Telugu film industry.
B. Jayamma
B. Jayamma (November 11, 1915 Chikmagalur-November 5, 1988) also known as Gubbi Jayamma was an Indian actor.
She appeared in over 500 films in her career and was known for her roles in Kannada and Tamil cinema. Jayamma began her acting career in 1930 and became one of the most popular actors of her time. She was also a noted theatre artist and performed in numerous plays. In 1955, she was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian cinema. Despite her success, Jayamma remained humble and always made time to help and encourage other actors. She passed away in 1988 at the age of 72. Her legacy in Indian cinema continues to inspire actors and artists today.
Aideu Handique
Aideu Handique (June 27, 1915 Golaghat-December 17, 2002 Golaghat) also known as Asaideo Handige or Aideu Nilambar Handique was an Indian actor.
She was one of the leading actresses of the Assamese film industry and appeared in over 60 films throughout her career. Aideu Handique was also a noted theatre artist and acted in several plays in Assam. She was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2001 for her contribution to Indian cinema. In addition to acting, Aideu Handique was also known for her social work and worked for the welfare of women and children in Assam. She passed away in 2002 at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy as one of the pioneering actresses of Assamese cinema.