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Vijayashanti
Ex-Member of Parliament
In office
2009–2014
Preceded byA. Narendra
Succeeded byKotha Prabhakar Reddy
ConstituencyMedak
Personal details
Born (1966-06-24) 24 June 1966 (age 57)[1]
Ramannagudem, Warangal, India
(now Telangana state)[2]
SpouseM. V. Srinivas Prasad
OccupationActress, Politician, Producer

Vijayashanti is an Indian film actress, producer and a politician.[3] In a film career spanning thirty years, she has acted in over 186 feature films in a variety of roles in various Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. She was tagged "The Lady Superstar" and "Lady Amitabh" of South Indian cinema.[4][5][6] She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her work as a "super cop" in Karthavyam (1991), and received seven Filmfare Awards South for best acting, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (South) in the year 2003, and four state Nandi Awards for her performance.[7]

Childhood

Vijayashanti was born in Madras, Madras State on 24 June 1965[8] to Varalaxmi and Srinivas Prasad, who migrated to Madras from Ramannagudem in Warangal district, Telangana. She has said that she prefers to think of herself as being from Telangana rather than Madras, although as of 2004 she had never visited her parents' village.[9] She completed her 10th class at Holy Angels High School, Madras, before starting her film career.[10]

Early career 1979–1983

Vijayashanti began her acting career at the age of 13, playing the leading lady in the Tamil film Kallukkul Eeram ("The moisture inside stone / rock"), directed by Bharathiraja. In the same year, she debuted in Telugu cinema with the movie Kilaadi Krishnudu, opposite Krishna. She was given screen name "Vijaya Shanthi", which was based on that of her aunt and veteran actress Vijaya Lalitha. Vijayashantis first break as a performer came in the 1983 Telugu film Neti Bharatham directed by T. Krishna.

Stardom 1984–1992

In 1985 Vijayashanti received her first state Nandi Award for her role in Pratighatana, in which she played a University lecturer named Jhansi. At the same time she was cast in Agni Parvatam alongside super star Krishna, where she perfectly balanced her performance and Glam doll roles. In the early career itself she excelled in performance-oriented roles in films like Desamlo Dongalu Paddaru, Vandemaataram, Aruna Kiranam, Repati Pourulu, Devaalayam, etc. Repati Pourulu received a Silver Nandi Award for the year 1986. This film was released after death of the movie director T. Krishna. Bharathanari in 1989 bought her second Nandi Award.

Her glamour roles, under the direction of K. Raghavendra Rao and A. Kodandarami Reddy, in films like Challenge, Kondaveeti Raja, Pasivadi Pranam, Rudranetra, Muddula Krishnaiah, Agni Parvatam, Swayamkrushi, Yamudiki Mogudu, Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Muddula Mavayya, Kondaveeti Donga, and Gang Leader establishing herself as one of the top actress of Telugu cinema, and being cited in the media as one of the nation's most popular and attractive personalities of the 1980s.[4][5][6][11][12] Padamati Sandhya Ragam a Jandhyala directorial film is another penny in her kitty where she looks and performs as a traditional Telugu girl who falls love with an American guy(Thomas Jane).

Two of her very close friends are Suhasini Maniratnam who has been instrumental in improving her hair dressing skills and her competitor Radha, with whom she shares special friendships. In fact, in one of the interviews to a Telugu magazine, Vijayashnathi has mentioned that she considers Suhasini as her elder sister who has been protective of her in her difficult times.

In 1992, Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam was a huge success. In that she played a bold lady speaking Telangana slang and delivered the career-defining song "Laloo Darwaja Laskar". In the 1990s, she was the only actress demanding highest remuneration in India equal to her co-superstars.[13] Most of her films with Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi (19 films) and Balakrishna (17 films) were huge hits and her on-screen chemistry with both actors worked very well at the box office. In 1993 she acted in a dual role Police Lockup directed by Kodi Ramakrishna was a superhit. After she started concentrating on action roles, something special is her naivity showing. She was paired opposite Superstar Krishna and Shobhan Babu. She also acted opposite Daggubati Venkatesh in Shatruvu, Surya IPS and Chinarayudu and with Nagarjuna in Vijay, Janaki Ramudu and Jaitra Yatra. She also acted alongside Tamil superstars Rajinikanth, as the antagonist in the film Mannan, and with Kamal Hassan as an investigative reporter in Indrudu Chandrudu. She acted in two movies with Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi, being Yuvathurki and Kallu Kondoru Penn. She was also starred opposite Big B Amitabh Bachchan in Zamaanat[14] was shelved for different reason.

Action heroine 1990–2003

In the blockbuster movie Karthavyam (1990), her electrifying performance as a tough cop (modeled after real-life supercop Kiran Bedi) won her the National Film Award for Best Actress from the Government of India and an Andhra Pradesh State award for best actress. The film, made with a budget of about 90 lakhs and grossed over 7 crores in southern territories alone. The success of this movie saw her moving away from glamorous roles and limiting herself to heroine-oriented films did not stop her from continuing as Number One. These tough lady roles made her a Superstar and became the highest paid actress in India.[15][16] She was the path breaking actress for those female power packed action roles.[17][18][19] Actresses like Anushka Shetty, Nayanthara and Trisha are often tagged and compared with Vijayashanthi for taking the same lady oriented action roles.[18][20][21] She was widely applaused from Bollywood and to mention Big B Amitabh Bachchan appreciated her daring and dashing acts all without any duplicate.

A. M. Rathnam, who was Shanti's personal make-up artist, turned out to be money-making producer. Vijayashanti financially supported him and made the award-winning Karthavyam and Aasayam. In 1990, Karthavyam was dubbed into Tamil as Vyjayanthi IPS and its success brought her superstardom in Tamil cinema as well. (It was also remade in Hindi as Tejaswini, with herself playing the lead role directed by N. Chandra. This, too, did very well at the Hindi box-office). The film influence the then 10-year old C. Indhumathi who is now an IAS Officer was till then brought up on Tamil films with men playing super heroes was thoroughly impressed by Vijayashanthi's portrayal of the woman cop who fought against all odds. The woman cop grew to be her inspiration in the years to come.[22] Vyjayanthi IPS ran for 50 days in Vetri theater in Chennai and this record is broken by a Tamil dubbed version of Baahubali in August 2015.[23]

In 1997 she did Osey Ramulamma, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and this was the biggest blockbuster of the year, winning her fourth Nandi Award. From this film onward she is mostly called as "Ramulamma" by the people. Later she appeared in strong roles in movies like Adavi Chukka and Rowdy Darbar, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.[citation needed] She also worked in a Bollywood movie Gundagardi (1997) in an action role opposite Dharmendra. Vijayashanthi has also worked for many commercials like Chandana Bros., and Power Detergent soap. She was the only actress to be first featured in a saree commercial. Later many actress followed her and are featured in many saree and dress commercials.

Political career 1998–2014

In 1998 Vijayashanti joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and was soon made the secretary of BJP's Women's Wing (Bharateeya Mahila Morcha).[24] During the 1999 general election she was named BJP's contestant from the Cuddapah Lok Sabha seat against Sonia Gandhi of Congress(I) (however, she withdrew from the race after Sonia Gandhi decided to contest from Bellary). She started her own political party, Talli Telangana, in January 2009 which she merged into Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) to strengthen the victory of Telangana state. From 1999 her movie appearances decreased as she focused on her political career. By 2004 she had stopped signing up for new films. In the 2009 general election, she won as a Member of Parliament from Medak constituency.[25] In June 2009, she resigned from the post of secretary general of TRS, expressing solidarity with the resignation of Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao.[26] In 2011, she submitted her resignation as an MP. The resignation was later rejected by the speaker of the house, as they were not in the proper format. Later she was actively participating in politics for separate Telangana state (region), which she played a key role in the process.[citation needed]

Vijayashanti joined Indian National Congress party in February 2014 after split with TRS chief KCR and contesting the Lok Sabha elections 2014 on a Congress ticket.[27] She lost in those elections and then taking a small break from politics. She said she would also re-enter to the cinema in 2017 once she found a suitable script.[citation needed]

Personal life

She is married to a real-estate businessman and a Film producer M. V. Srinivas Prasad from Gudivada.[10] He produced a movie Nippu Ravva under the banner Yuvarathna arts.

Awards

National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Nandi Awards
Other honors
Silver Screen Empress Award from TSR TV9 Awards (2011)

Filmography

Film Year Role Language Notes
Kallukul Eeram 1980 Tamil Debut in Tamil
Khiladi Krishnudu 1980 Telugu Debut in Telugu
Satyam Sivam 1981 Telugu
Pandanti Jeevitham 1981 Telugu
Rajangam 1981 Tamil
Netrikkann 1981 Tamil
Nenjile Thunivirunthal 1981 Tamil
Sandhana Malargal 1981 Tamil
Pattam Parakkattum 1981 Telugu
Sivappu Malli 1981 Tamil
Pelleedu Pillalu 1982 Santhi Telugu
Vamsha Gouravam 1982 Telugu
Prathikaram 1982 Telugu
Krishnavatharam 1982 Telugu
Ilan Jodigal 1982 Tamil
Manjal Nilla 1982 Tamil
Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal 1982 Tamil
Vedikkai Manidhargal 1982 Tamil
Shri Ranganeetulu 1983 Telugu
Rakasi Loya 1983 Telugu
Pelli Choopulu 1983 Telugu
Neti Bharatam 1983 Telugu
Mukku pudaka 1983 Telugu
Navodayam 1983 Telugu
Sangarshana 1983 Telugu
Amaayaka Chakra Varthy 1983 Telugu
Pelli Chesi Chupistam 1983 Telugu
Dharmathmudu 1983 Telugu
Pandanti Kaapuraniki Pannendu Suthralu 1983 Telugu
Keralida Hennu 1983 Kannada
Neeru Pootha Neruppu 1983 Tamil
Villiyanur Matha 1983 Tamil
Thalaimagan 1983 Tamil
Kalyana Kanavugal 1983 Tamil
Devanthakudu 1984 Telugu
Sundari 1984 Telugu
SP Bhayankar 1984 Telugu
Mahanagaramlo Maayagaadu 1984 Telugu
Challenge 1984 Haarika Telugu
Abhimanyudu 1984 Telugu
Enkennalli Charithra 1984 Telugu
Jadagantalu 1984 Telugu
Raaraju 1984 Telugu
Dongallo Dora 1984 Telugu
Veerabhadhrudu 1984 Telugu
Adadhani Sawal 1984 Telugu
Kutumba Gouravam 1984 Telugu
Kurra Cheshtalu 1984 Telugu
Vande Mataram 1985 Telugu
Pattabhishekham 1985 Telugu
Kottha pelli Kuthuru 1985 Telugu
Bhandhi 1985 Telugu
Devalayam 1985 Telugu
Desamlo Dongalupaddaru 1985 Telugu
Agni Parvatam 1985 Telugu
Sreevaru 1985 Telugu
Thirugubaatu 1985 Telugu
Chiranjeevi 1985 Telugu
Darja Donga 1985 Telugu
Ooriki Soggaadu 1985 Telugu
Srivaru 1985 Telugu
Pratighatana 1985 Jhansi Telugu
Muddula Krishnaiah 1986 Telugu
Apoorva Sahodarulu 1986 Telugu
Sakkanodu 1986 Telugu
Sravana Sandhya 1986 Telugu
Naaga Devata 1986 Telugu
Kondaveeti Raja 1986 Telugu
Chanakya Shapadham 1986 Telugu
Repati Pourulu 1986 Telugu
Dhairyavanthudu 1986 Telugu
Brahmashtram 1986 Telugu
Samaajamlo Stree 1986 Telugu
Aruna Kiranam 1986 Telugu
Samsaaram Oka Sangeetam 1986 Telugu
Jeevana Poratam 1986 Telugu
Deshoddharakudu 1986 Telugu
Sahasa Samrat 1987 Telugu
Muvva Gopaludu 1987 Telugu
Pasivadi Pranam 1987 Telugu
Dongagaru Swagatam 1987 Telugu
Swayam Krushi 1987 Telugu
Muddayi 1987 Telugu
Bhanumati Gari Mogudu 1987 Telugu
Kalyana Thambhulam 1987 Telugu
Bhargava Ramudu 1987 Telugu
Padamati Sandhya Ragam 1987 Telugu
Janaki Ramudu 1988 Telugu
Manchi Donga 1988 Telugu
Yuddha Bhoomi 1988 Telugu
Yamudiki Mogudu 1988 Telugu
Aswadhdhaama 1988 Telugu
Donga Pelli 1988 Telugu
Inspector Pratap 1988 Telugu
Muddula Mavayya 1989 Radha Telugu
Indrudu Chandrudu 1989 Telugu
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu 1989 Rekha Telugu
Eeshwar 1989 Lalitha Hindi
Rudranetra 1989 Telugu
Dorikite Dongalu 1989 Telugu
Bhaarata Naari 1989 Telugu
Gunda Raajyam 1989 Telugu
Koduku Diddina Kaapuram 1989 Telugu
Vijay 1989 Telugu
Bhale Donga 1989 Telugu
Shatruvu 1990 Vijaya Telugu
Naagaastram 1990 Telugu
Muqaddar Ka Badshaah 1990 Bharthi Rathod Telugu
Kondaveeti Donga 1990 Srilalitha Telugu
Palnaati Rudraiah 1990 Telugu
Karthavyam 1990 Vyjayanthi IPS Telugu Also producer

Dubbed in Tamil as Vyjayanthi IPS

Surya IPS 1991 Telugu
Muddula Menalludu 1991 Telugu
Lorry Driver 1991 Telugu
Talli Tandrulu 1991 Telugu
Stuartpuram Police Station 1991 Telugu
Gang Leader 1991 Kanyakumari Telugu
Jaitra Yatra 1991 Telugu
Aparadhi 1992 Paro Telugu
Rowdy Inspector 1992 Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Auto Raani
Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam 1992 Telugu
Mannan 1992 Telugu
Mechanic Alludu 1993 Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Mechanical Mappillai
Police Lockup 1993 Vijaya, Shanti Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Police Lockup
Nippu Ravva 1993 Telugu Also producer
Chinarayudu 1993 Telugu
Doragaariki Donga Pellaam 1993 Rani Telugu
Aashayam 1993 Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Aasayam
Kunthi Putrudu 1993 Telugu
Rowdy Mogudu 1994 Telugu
Attaa Kodallu 1994 Telugu
Kuntee Putrudu 1994 Telugu
Tejasvini 1994 ASP Tejasvini Joshi Kannada Also producer
Maga Rayudu 1994 Telugu
Lady Boss 1994 Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Lady Boss
Street Fighter 1995 Telugu
Yuvathurki 1996 Malayalam Dubbed in Telugu as Delhi Diary
Osey Ramulamma 1997 Ramulamma Telugu Dubbed in Tamil as Adimai Penn
Gundagardi 1997 Hindi
Rowdy Darbaar 1997 Telugu
Kallukonduru Penn 1998 Malayalam
Srivaarante Maa Vaare 1998 Telugu
Thadayam 1998 Nandhini Tamil Dubbed in Telugu as Chattam
Suryodayam 1999 Tamil
Bharata Rathna 1999 Telugu
Rajasthan 1999 Tamil
Sri Srimati Satyabhama 2000 Satyabhama Telugu
Adavi Chukka 2001 Chukkamma, Santhi Telugu Also producer
Vyjayanthi 2001 Vyjayanthi Telugu
Rifles 2002 Kannada
Saahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi 2002 Telugu
Sambhavi IPS 2002 Sambhavi Telugu
Sri Srimathi Sathyabhaama 2002 Sathyabhaama Kannada
Sri Bannari Amman 2003 Amman Tamil Dubbed in Telugu as Maha Chandi
Sivani 2003 Sivani Telugu
Indiramma 2004 Indira Telugu
Naayudamma 2006 Naayudamma, Jhansi Telugu

References

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Preceded by Member of Parliament from Medak
2009 – present 		Incumbent
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