Devika Rani
Appearance
Devika Rani | |
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Born | Devika Rani Chaudhuri 30 March 1908 |
Died | 9 March 1994 | (aged 85)
Other names | Devika Rani Roerich |
Occupation(s) | Textile designer, actress, singer |
Years active | 1928–1943 |
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Awards | Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1969) |
Honours | Padma Shri (1958) |
Devika Rani Choudhuri (30 March 1908 – 9 March 1994), usually known as Devika Rani, was an Indian actress. She was active in Hindi movies during the 1930s and 1940s. Widely known as the first lady of Indian cinema, Devika Rani had a successful movie career for 10 years.
References
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