Kalaimamani
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Edition 1 (2002) Winner
Vijaya Shanthi
ヴィジャヤシャンティ
Vijaya Shanthi
Aliases:
Vijayashanti / Lady Superstar / Lady Amitabh / Action Queen of Telugu Cinema
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1966-06-24 （Madras (present-day Chennai)）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Chennai → Hyderabad
Career
- Occupations
- Actress, Film producer, Politician, Social Worker
- Active Years
- 1980-2025
- Affiliations
- Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi
- Nominations
- Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu: Neti Bharatam, Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu: Padamati Sandhya Ragam, Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu: Janaki Ramudu
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School | — | Unknown | 10th class | ~1980 | India |
Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School
Unknown
Degree:
10th class
Period:
~1980
Year of Graduation:
1980
Country:
India
Located in Chennai
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | National Film Award for Best Actress | Kartavyam | — | Government of India | Winner |
| 1985 | Nandi Award for Best Actress | Pratighatana | — | Andhra Pradesh Government | Winner |
| 1989 | Nandi Award for Best Actress | Bharathanaari | — | Andhra Pradesh Government | Winner |
| 1990 | Nandi Award for Best Actress | Kartavyam | — | Andhra Pradesh Government | Winner |
| 1997 | Nandi Award for Best Actress | Osey Ramulamma | — | Andhra Pradesh Government | Winner |
| 1985 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | Pratighatana | — | Filmfare | Winner |
| 2002 | Kalaimamani Award | — | 芸術 - タミル映画界への貢献 | Tamil Nadu Government | Winner |
| 2003 | Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South | — | — | Filmfare | Winner |
National Film Award for Best Actress
1990
Work:
Kartavyam
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
Winner
Nandi Award for Best Actress
1985
Work:
Pratighatana
Organization:
Andhra Pradesh Government
Result:
Winner
Nandi Award for Best Actress
1989
Work:
Bharathanaari
Organization:
Andhra Pradesh Government
Result:
Winner
Nandi Award for Best Actress
1990
Work:
Kartavyam
Organization:
Andhra Pradesh Government
Result:
Winner
Nandi Award for Best Actress
1997
Work:
Osey Ramulamma
Organization:
Andhra Pradesh Government
Result:
Winner
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
1985
Work:
Pratighatana
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
Winner
Kalaimamani Award
2002
Category:
芸術 - タミル映画界への貢献
Organization:
Tamil Nadu Government
Result:
Winner
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South
2003
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kartavyam
1990 Action/DramaPortrayed a female cop, winning National Film Award for Best Actress for balancing aggression and femininity.
Women empowermentJusticePolice
Osey Ramulamma
1997 Action/DramaA downtrodden woman rises against oppressors. Won Nandi and Filmfare Awards.
Liberation from oppressionRevengeFemale strength
Pratighatana
1985 ActionWomen-centric revenge drama. Won Nandi and Filmfare Awards.
RevengeJustice
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Powerful actingSelf-performing stunts in action scenesUse of Telangana dialect
- Recurring Motifs
- Strong female protagonistsResistance to social oppressionPolice officer roles
Legacy
Known as the 'Lady Superstar' of Telugu cinema, starred in over 200 films. Won National Film Award and numerous others. Currently a Member of Telangana Legislative Council.
In Popular Culture
- Holds record for most 'Industry Hits' as a heroine in Telugu cinema.
Trivia
- Holds the record for the most 'Industry Hits' (5 films) as a heroine in Telugu cinema's 100-year history.
- Debuted at age 14 in 1980.
- Entered politics in 1998, affiliated with multiple parties, participated in Telangana movement.