Devika Rani_
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Himanshu Rai (1929-1940), Svetoslav Roerich (1945-1993)
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Devika Rani: Indian actress (1908-1994).
Born (died at age 85).
Devika Rani has 11 credits in our database.
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Filmography (11)
Biography
Devika Rani Chaudhuri (Bengali pronunciation: [debika raɳi]; 30 March 1908 – 9 March 1994), known professionally as Devika Rani (Bengali: দেবিকা রাণী), was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi cinema. Widely acknowledged as the First Lady of Indian cinema, Devika Rani is regarded as one of the greatest actresses. She was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and was awarded the Padma Shri. One of the highest-paid actress of the 1930s and early 1940s, she appeared in Box Office India's "Top Actresses" list in 1940 and 1941. Born into a wealthy, anglicized Indian family, Devika Rani was sent to boarding school in England at age nine and grew up in that country.
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How old was Devika Rani?
Devika Rani was born on and passed away on at the age of 85.
What movies or shows has Devika Rani been in?
Devika Rani has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hamari Baat (1943), Anjaan (1941), Vachan (1938), Nirmala (1938), Izzat (1937).
Where can I find more information about Devika Rani?
You can find more about Devika Rani on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.