Vijayalakshmi Singh is an Indian actress, director, costume designer and producer in Kannada.[2][3] She has acted in many Kannada films and is actively involved in television projects.[4]
Vijayalakshmi Singh | |
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| Born | 19 July 1959[citation needed] |
| Other names | Munni[1] |
| Alma mater | Mysore University |
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| Spouse | Jai Jagadish |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | D. Shankar Singh Prathima Devi |
| Relatives | Rajendra Singh Babu (brother) Aditya (nephew) Rishika Singh (niece) |
Early life
editVijayalakshmi was born in Mysore to film personalities D. Shankar Singh and Prathima Devi.[5] Film director Rajendra Singh Babu is her elder brother.[citation needed]
Career
editVijayalakshmi debuted as heroine in 1981 and went on to star opposite top Kannada actors of the time like Vishnuvardhan, Anant Nag, Ravichandran, Jai Jagadish and Ramakrishna. She worked with several top directors of the time including Puttanna Kanagal, K. Balachander, Geethapriya, K. S. L. Swamy and Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar.
Vijayalakshmi wears many hats. She was a costume designer for many of Rajendra Singh Babu's films like Bhaari Bharjari Bete, Bandhana and Hoovu Hannu. She started working as Production Controller with Rani Maharani. She has directed many successful Kannada movies with popular stars, like Ee Bandhana, Male Barali Manju Irali and Sweety Nanna Jodi. She entered television in 2020 with the Kannada serial Jothe Jotheyali.[6]
Personal life
editVijayalakshmi is married to Kannada actor Jai Jagadish.[7] The couple has three daughters Vaisiri, Vaibhavi and Vainidhi who made their acting debut in the Kannada film Yaana (2019) directed by her.[7]
Selected filmography
editAs actress
edit- Shreeman (1981)
- Praya Praya Praya (1982)
- Jaggu (1983)
- Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983)
- Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage (1983)
- Shapatha (1984)
- Huli Hejje (1984)
- Dharma (1985)
- Pithamaha (1985)
- Masanada Hoovu (1985)
- Seelu Nakshatra (1986)
- Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (1989)
- Nanna Preethiya Hudugi (2002)
- Veera Parampare (2010)
- Raajakumara (2019)
- Petromax (2022)
- Ghost (2023 film)
As director
edit- Ee Bandhana (2007)
- Male Barali Manju Irali (2009)
- Vaare Vah (2010)
- Sweety Nanna Jodi (2013)
- Yaana (2019)
References
edit- ^ Bhumika K. (2 February 2016). "'Bandhana' with Kannadigas". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Muralidhar Khanaje (12 April 2016). "All in the family". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Roshan H. Nair (3 March 2020). "'Erasing a woman's work is their biggest weapon'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Vijayalakshmi Singh enjoys a vacation in Madikeri". The Times of India. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Veteran Kannada film actress Prathima Devi passes away". Deccan Herald. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Vinay Lokesh (26 October 2019). "Vijayalakshmi Singh makes her debut on Kannada small screen". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ a b Sagarika Devika Bopanna (29 April 2016). "The energetic trio". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 April 2021.