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Indian movie stars born in 1936

Here are 5 famous actresses from India were born in 1936:

Nutan

Nutan (June 4, 1936 Mumbai-February 21, 1991 India) otherwise known as Nutan Behl, Nutan Rajnish Behl, Late Smt. Nutan Behl, Nutan Samarth or Nutan Samarth Behl was an Indian actor. Her child is called Mohnish Bahl.

Nutan was born into a family of film personalities, with her mother Shobhna Samarth being a well-known actress, and her father Kumarsen Samarth being a film director. Nutan started her acting career at the young age of 14, with the film "Hamari Beti" (1950), and went on to become one of the most prominent and versatile actresses in the Indian film industry.

Nutan is known for her performances in films like "Seema" (1955), for which she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award, "Sujata" (1959), for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and "Bandini" (1963), for which she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award again. She also received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Apart from her successful film career, Nutan was also a trained classical singer and an accomplished writer. She wrote a weekly column for "Stardust" magazine and also published a book called "Nutan: Asen Mi Nasen Mi" in Marathi.

Nutan was married to Rajnish Bahl, a Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy, and had one son, Mohnish Bahl, who also became a successful actor in the Indian film industry. Nutan passed away in 1991 at the age of 54, leaving behind a legacy of outstanding performances and contributions to Indian cinema.

Mala Sinha

Mala Sinha (November 11, 1936 Kolkata-) otherwise known as Mala, Malasinha, Alda Sinha, Dalda, Sinha or Alda is an Indian actor and singer. She has one child, Pratibha Sinha.

Mala Sinha started her career in the film industry in the 1950s and quickly gained popularity. Over the years, she has acted in over 100 Hindi films and has also acted in Bengali, Nepali, and Telugu films. She has worked with some of the most prominent actors and directors of her time and has received critical acclaim for her performances.

Apart from acting, Mala Sinha has also lent her voice to several songs in her films. Her melodious voice and distinct singing style have made her a celebrated playback singer.

In 1963, Mala Sinha was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress award for her performance in the film "Gumrah". She also won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Best Actress award for her role in "Hariyali Aur Raasta" in 1962.

Mala Sinha has been honored with several awards and recognitions for her contribution to the Indian film industry. In 2018, she was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Indian government.

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Vyjayanthimala

Vyjayanthimala (August 13, 1936 Triplicane-) also known as Vyjayanthimala Raman, Vyjayanti, Vyjayathimala, Vijayanthimala, Miss Vyjayantimala, Vijayanthimala Bali, Vyjayantimala, Vyjayanti Mala, Vyjayanthimala Bali, Vyjantimala, Vyjayantimala Bali, Vyjanthimala, Twinkle toes, Papakutty, Vaijayanthimala, Vaijayantimala Bali or Numero Uno actress is an Indian politician, actor, golfer, singer, dancer and professional golfer. She has one child, Suchindra Bali.

Vyjayanthimala began her career in the film industry in 1949 with the Tamil film Vazhkai. She went on to act in over 300 films in various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. Some of her popular movies include Madhumati, Devdas, Naya Daur, and Sangam. She was considered one of the most successful actresses of her time and was also known for her exceptional dancing skills.

Apart from acting, Vyjayanthimala was also a trained classical dancer and singer. She has performed in various dance shows and has released several albums with classical and devotional songs. She even represented India as a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002.

Vyjayanthimala also had a brief stint in politics and was elected as a Member of Parliament from the constituency of South Chennai in the Indian general elections of 1984. She is also a talented golfer and has won several national and international golf tournaments.

Despite achieving great success in various fields, Vyjayanthimala decided to retire from the film industry in the 1970s and has since then focused on her other passions.

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Jamuna

Jamuna (August 30, 1936 Hampi-) also known as Jamuna Nippani, Jamuna Dass, Jamnaji or Jamuna [South] is an Indian actor, film director and politician. She has two children, Vamsikrishna Rao and Sravanthi Rao.

Jamuna started her acting career in 1954 with the Telugu film "Missamma" which was a huge hit. She then went on to act in several other Telugu films like "Naa Illu", "Gundamma Katha", "Bhakta Kumbara" and many more. She also acted in a few Tamil and Kannada films.

In 1965, Jamuna made her directorial debut with the Telugu film "Navarathri", which was a commercial success. She went on to direct a few more films like "Neerajanam" and "Mudda Mandaram".

In 2014, Jamuna joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and contested in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections from the constituency of Vizianagaram. Although she lost the elections, she remained an active member of the party.

Despite being in her 80s, Jamuna is still active and continues to be a respected figure in the Indian film industry. Her contributions to Telugu cinema have been immense and she has won several awards for her acting and directorial skills.

Juliet Prowse

Juliet Prowse (September 25, 1936 Mumbai-September 14, 1996 Los Angeles) also known as Juliet Anne Prowse or juliet_prowse was an Indian actor, singer, performer and dancer. She had one child, Seth McCook.

Prowse started her career in the United Kingdom, where she gained fame as a dancer and appeared on numerous TV shows. She then moved to the United States, where she continued her career in Hollywood. Prowse starred in several movies, including "Can-Can" and "G.I. Blues" with Elvis Presley. She was also a regular on various TV shows, including "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Dean Martin Show."

In addition to her acting and dancing career, Prowse was also known for her humanitarian work. She supported multiple charities, including UNICEF, and was known as a symbol of hope and goodwill. Prowse was also a breast cancer survivor and worked to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Sadly, Prowse passed away at the age of 59 due to pancreatic cancer. However, her legacy lives on through her work in entertainment and her efforts to make the world a better place.

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