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The fact that <keyword id="42104" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jayalalithaa">Jayalalithaa</keyword> left behind a successful movie career for politics is well documented. But, did you know that she also acted in a <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> film? 
 
In the midst of her successful movie career,<a href="http://The fact that Jayalalitha left behind a successful movie career for politics is well documented. But, did you know that she also acted in a Bollywood film? In the midst of her successful movie career, Jayalalitha starred opposite Dharmendra in a 1968 Hindi movie titled Izzat. The movie was directed by the popular Tamil-Telugu director T Prakash Rao who had a distinction of making several successful Hindi films in the 1960s with leading ladies from the South. His previous outings included Vyjayanthimala in College Girl, Suraj and Duniya and Padmini in Nanhya Farishta, among others. In Izzat, Dharmendra had a double role in the movie and played the roles of two sons of an arrogant Thakur, who impregnates a tribal woman on a hunting expedition. The tribal woman gives birth to a son who later falls in love with a grieving upper class woman, while the Thakur’s legitimate son falls for an outspoken, chirpy and brazen tribal girl, Jhumki, played by a young Jayalalithaa. Despite Rao’s track record of delivering b0x-office successes, Izzat however failed to make money."> Jayalalithaa</a> starred opposite <keyword id="9281" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dharmendra">Dharmendra</keyword> in a 1968 Hindi movie titled <keyword id="60737" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Izzat">Izzat</keyword>. 
 The movie was directed by the popular Tamil-Telugu director T Prakash Rao who had a distinction of making several successful Hindi films in the 1960s with leading ladies from the South. His previous outings included <keyword id="38304" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vyjayanthimala">Vyjayanthimala</keyword> in College Girl, Suraj and Duniya and Padmini in Nanhya Farishta, among others. 
 
Rao's cultural comfort in transitioning between Tamil and Hindi cinema was the reason he was given the responsibility of launching Jayalalithaa in <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=bollywood&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Bollywood</a>. 
 
In Izzat, Dharmendra had a double role in the movie and played the roles of two sons of an arrogant Thakur, who impregnates a tribal woman on a hunting expedition. 
 
The tribal woman gives birth to a son who later falls in love with a grieving upper class woman, while the Thakur’s legitimate son falls for an outspoken, chirpy and brazen tribal girl, Jhumki, played by a young Jayalalithaa. 
 
Despite Rao’s track record of delivering b0x-office successes, Izzat failed to make money and the movie sank without a trace. 
 
However, many remember Jayalalithaa's graceful dancing to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=lata+mangeshkar&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Lata Mangeshkar's </a> Jaagi Re Badan Mein Jaala Saiyyan Tuney Kya Kar Dala in the film.

All you need to know about the only Bollywood film Jayalalithaa acted in

<keyword id="20060213" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-cinema" source="keywords">Indian cinema</keyword> megastar <keyword id="20292275" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="K-Chiranjeevi" source="keywords">K Chiranjeevi</keyword> was honoured by the <keyword id="20022792" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Guinness-World-Records" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Guinness World Records" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Guinness World Records">Guinness World Records</keyword> on Sunday, recognising him as the <keyword id="23279033" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="most-prolific-actor" source="keywords">most prolific actor</keyword> and dancer in the Indian film industry. The official certificate from Guinness World Records stated, “The most prolific film star in the Indian Film Industry - actor/dancer is Konidela <keyword id="19916806" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chiranjeevi" source="keywords">Chiranjeevi</keyword> aka Mega Star (India), achieved on 20 September 2024.” Chiranjeevi received this prestigious recognition at a grand event. Expressing his gratitude, Chiranjeevi shared, "This moment is truly unforgettable. I never aimed for a Guinness World Record, but being honoured for my dance is incredibly fulfilling. Dancing is what truly made me a star and has been a cornerstone of my journey." Reflecting on his illustrious career, he added, "Dance has always been an integral part of my life throughout my film career. I still recall my early dance steps in front of legends like Savitri. This recognition belongs to all the directors, producers, music directors, and choreographers who highlighted my dance performances in films." According to close sources, Chiranjeevi has performed over 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films over the past 45 years. Interestingly, September 22 marks the anniversary of his debut in 1978. Guinness World Records adjudicator Richard Stenning praised Chiranjeevi's immense contribution, stating, "After thoroughly reviewing all 156 films and his dance performances, this achievement is officially extraordinary." Superstar <keyword id="19915144" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan" source="keywords">Aamir Khan</keyword>, who joined Chiranjeevi on stage, expressed his admiration, saying, "I consider him my elder brother. Watching him receive this honour is thrilling. When you see him dance, you see his heart in every move, truly enjoying himself." The recognition drew congratulations from various prominent figures, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, and BRS Working President K T Rama Rao. Revanth Reddy shared on social media platform ‘X,’ “It is a moment of pride for Telugu people that Chiranjeevi has earned a place in the Guinness World Records.” Similarly, Kishan Reddy posted, “Megastar for a reason! Congratulations to the iconic Indian film star Sri K Chiranjeevi Garu on this incredible achievement! 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films over 45 years – simply phenomenal! Your legacy will inspire generations.” Chandrababu Naidu added, “Heartiest congratulations to Mega Star and <keyword id="19981512" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Padma-Vibhushan" source="keywords">Padma Vibhushan</keyword> awardee @KChiruTweets Garu. This recognition is not just another feather in his cap but also elevates the pride of Telugu people worldwide.” Chiranjeevi, one of the biggest stars in <keyword id="20582687" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="South-Indian-cinema" source="keywords">South Indian cinema</keyword>, has an impressive filmography of over 150 films in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. Some of his most notable works include"Rudra Veena," "Indra," "Tagore," "Swayam Krushi," "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy," "Stalin," and "Gang Leader." The acclaimed actor was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, in May this year, alongside cinema icon Vyjayanthimala, and had previously received the Padma Bhushan in 2006. (With inputs from agencies)

Veteran Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi recognised by Guinness World Records as "most prolific film star" in Indian Cinema

Though anticipated, when it became official that the Melody Queen of India, <keyword id="31278" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lata-Mangeshkar" source="Orion">Lata Mangeshkar</keyword>, is no longer among us, it hit the collective consciousness of the nation like a sledgehammer. The only consolation was that she may have passed on, but her voice, which moved our hearts and provided succour to our souls for more than seven decades, will forever be with us. Like all inspirational stories, Lataji's early struggle to establish herself in the 1940s is one that we cannot ever forget. In those days, she would take a BEST bus and travel from her south Mumbai home regularly to meet Naushad Ali at his Khar West bungalow or in the studios, hoping for a 'singing break' under the legendary music maker's baton. In the vicious Mumbai monsoon, she would come to Naushad's home, wearing her trademark sari, carrying an umbrella but totally drenched, shivering and barely able to speak, let alone sing. The music director would offer her piping hot tea and cookies to soothe her, but no songs ... yet ... . "I felt her voice was not yet 'ripe' for my style of music," said Naushad, the perfectionist, in a conversation with this writer. He was trying to justify not giving her an early break. "To improve her diction and control over words, I advised her to learn and practice Urdu, which she did ... and finally, she was ready to record for me." The first choices of Naushad were the reigning stalwarts -- Noorjehan, Suraiya, Shamshad Begum, Zohra Ambalewali, to name a few. With time, trained by her father, Dinananth Mangeshkar, Lataji grasped the maestro's advice and got her first major hit -- 'Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam' ('Andaz', 1949) -- composed by her mentor Naushad. With it, she 'arrived' in the film industry. Thereafter, top music directors of the era wooed her, and they included Sachin Dev Burman, Husan Lal-Bhagat Ram (brothers), Ghulam Haider, Sardar Malik, Ghulam Mohammed, Jaidev, Salil Chowdhary, C. Ramchandra, Shankar-Jaikishan (partners), Roshan, Madan Mohan, M. Zahur Khayyam, Kalyanji-Anandji (brothers), Laxmikant-Pyarelal (partners), Sonik-Omi (uncle-nephew), Ravi Kumar Sharma or 'Ravi', Sudhir Phadke, Sajjad Hussain, Usha Khanna, and even A.R. Rahman, Anu Malik, Rajesh Roshan, Anand-Milind and Jatin-Lalit, among the younger crop of baton wielders. Producers and directors vied for Lataji's unique voice and style for their top heroines, especially because she could 'mould' her voice to suit most heroines. Without doubt, she had become the first among women singers, a position that Mohammed Rafi enjoyed among the men. Yet, there was a music director who remained aloof from Lataji -- with haughty pride -- and yet rose to the top echelons of the music industry -- the incomparable O.P. Nayyar. "I found Lata's voice too thin, too shrill, which did not suit my compositions," Nayyar had once said, claiming he was "the only music director who succeeded in Bollywood without Lata's voice". He added: "I needed a more vivacious, richer, healthier voice of, say, Shamshad Begum, Geeta Ghosh-Dutt, Asha Bhosale." One woman singer, Suman Kalyanpur, was blessed with a voice rivalling that of Lataji's, but she was content being in the shadows, yet she thrived on enduring masterpieces composed by some of the music directors. As Lataji's singing style matured under master music directors, her voice helped heroines who acted or danced to her tunes catapult to stardom, such as Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Nargis, Ameeta, Beena Rai, Waheeda Rehman, Vyjayanthimala Bali, Tanuja, Sharmila Tagore, Asha Parekh, Nutan, Saira Bano, Sadhana Shivdasani, Babita Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, Hema Malini, Rekha, Sridevi, Neetu Singh, Madhuri Dixit, and many others in the post-1980s, right down to the youngsters, notably, Kajol, Rani Mukherjee and Karisma Kapoor. After the exit of Noorjehan from India and the fading away of other stalwart female singers, by the late 1950s/early 1960s, Lataji was firmly perched on the top of the heap and brooked no nonsense from anyone -- producers, directors, composers, siblings or contemporaries -- attempting to clamber anywhere close to her roost. Bollywood is full of stories of how Lataji ring-fenced her position till the very end, often raising the hackles of her female peers, although male singers, such as Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar, Mahendra Kapoor and Manna Dey (all deceased) and others, chose to maintain a professional rapport with her. Nevertheless, there were tales of how Rafi once bore the brunt of her "other side", or certain composers quivering as she gently declined to sing for them after they allegedly dared to commission some other female singers, for whatever reason. Of course, powerful filmmakers such as Mehboob Khan, Raj Kapoor, Kamal Amrohi, Dev Anand, Shakti Samanta, B.R. Chopra, Yash Chopra and the likes had no time for tantrums. Born on September 28, 1929, as the oldest child of a musically inclined family in Indore (Madhya Pradesh) -- comprising father Dinanath, Lataji, Meena (Khadilkar), Asha (Bhosale), Usha and sole brother Hridaynath -- she was tutored by her dad from the age of five and also acted in his musical stage plays, till death in 1942. Helped by a close family friend, Master Vinayak D. Karnataki, she got a foothold in singing and acting that year with a first Marathi song and a maiden Hindi song in 1943 before shifting to the film industry capital in 1945. In Bombay (now, Mumbai), she learnt classical music and continued singing the odd songs, till her big break with 'Dil Mera Toda, Mujhe Kahinka Na Chhoda' ('Majboor', 1948), with full help from Ghulam Haider, whom she later described as her "godfather". With a colossus such as Noorjehan still around, Lataji continued her with a few more hits -- 'Aayega Aanewala' ('Mahal', 1949) and 'Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam' ('Andaz', 1949), heralding her entry with a bang in big-time Bollywood. Simultaneously, she sang in different Indian languages with aplomb, non-film songs, with her range encompassing classical, tragic, melodious, erotic, melancholic, light, mischievous, depending on the composer, or the heroine, or the song situation. After the seniors passed away or faded out, Lataji sang expertly and easily with the gen next of male singers such as S.P. Balasubramaniam, Amit Kumar, Shabbir Kumar, Nitin Mukesh, Anwar, Udit Narayan and Sonu Nigam, and astounded her listeners with the seemingly "undying" power and youthfulness of her golden voice. Over the decades, she was decorated with a multitude of rewards and honours -- three Padma awards, five Filmfare Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- capped by the Bharat Ratna in 2001. More than that, state governments named awards and institutions after her. Lataji sang at prestigious live concerts or charitable events, enthralling global audiences, picked up more overseas accolades, such as France's highest civilian honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour, in 2007, briefly dabbled in high-end merchandise, such as signature jewellery and perfumes, launched a production and music house, and entered into international music collaborations. Death has only removed her physically. The legacies she leaves behind will outlive her for decades. 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Lata Mangeshkar's over 70-year journey from travelling in BEST bus for singing break in the industry to melody queen of India

In the earlier years of Hindi cinema, it was very usual for actresses to sing their own songs. Actresses like Suraiya, Noor Jehan and Vyjayanthimala were known for their mesmerizing voices as well as their unparallel acting skills. As time passed by, playback singing developed as a stronger option for producers and actresses started focusing only on their acting skills. 
 
However, there have been instances when actresses have taken up singing their own songs. With Alia Bhatt getting all her tunes right in Samjhaawan from her upcoming movie Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhnaia, we have a look at the actresses who crooned the songs picturised on them. 
 
 
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