This legendary Bharatanatyam dancer and actress, captivated Indian cinema with her graceful performances and immortal artistry.
Born in Kerala, Padmini mesmerized audiences with her exceptional talent in Bharatanatyam. She appeared in over 250 Indian films, spanning Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. Her exquisite acting style, expressive dance moves, and charming personality made her one of the most popular actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. Padmini’s film career spanned nearly 30 years.
Iconic Films and Collaborations
She appeared in films like “Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai,” “Afsana,” “Chanda Aur Bijli,” “Ragini,” “Amardeep,” “Rajtilak,” “Mera Naam Joker,” “Aashiq,” “Bhai Behan,” “Dard Ka Rishta,” “Mastana,” and “Pardesi.” She also worked with famous actors like Raj