Deceased
Devika Rani
TrendingAlso known as: Devika Rani Chaudhuri, Devika Rani Roerich
Films
11
Awards Won
2
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Devika Rani
- Born
- March 30, 1908
- Birthplace
- Visakhapatnam
- Age
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- Zodiac Sign
- Aries
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actress
- Net Worth
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- Education
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art; Royal Academy of Music; South Hampstead High School
- Spouse
- Himanshu RaiSvetoslav Roerich
- Children
- —
Last reviewed: Aug 5, 2026 · How we verify facts
Biography
Devika Rani is 118 years old, an actress, from India.
Devika Rani Chaudhuri, known professionally as Devika Rani, 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.
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Career & Filmography
Movies(11)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1943 | Hamari Baat |
| 1941 | Anjaan |
| 1938 | Vachan |
| 1938 | Nirmala |
| 1937 | Jeevan Prabhat |
| 1937 | Savitri |
| 1937 | Izzat |
| 1936 | Jeevan Naiya |
| 1936 | Janmabhoomi |
| 1936 | Achhoot Kanya |
Family
Himanshu Rai
Spouse
Svetoslav Roerich
Spouse
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Himanshu Rai | Married |
| Svetoslav Roerich | Married |
Himanshu Rai
Married
Svetoslav Roerich
Married
Awards & Nominations
2 Won0 Nominated
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Won |
| 1958 | Padma Shri in arts | Won |
Interesting Facts
- Following her retirement from films, Devika Rani married Russian painter Svetoslav Roerich, son of Russian artist Nicholas Roerich, in 1945.
- After marriage, the couple moved to Manali, Himachal Pradesh where they got acquainted with the Nehru family.
- During her stay in Manali, Devika Rani made a few documentaries on wildlife.
- After staying in Manali for some years, they moved to Bangalore, Karnataka, and settled there managing an export company.
- The couple bought a estate on the outskirts of the city and led a solitary life for the remainder of their lives.
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Devika Rani is known for being an actress and has appeared in 11 films.
Devika Rani's zodiac sign is Aries.
Devika Rani was born in Visakhapatnam, India.
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Devika Rani is currently married to Himanshu Rai.
Devika Rani's wife is Himanshu Rai.
No publicly confirmed information about Devika Rani's children is available.
Devika Rani has appeared in 11 movies listed in our database.
Devika Rani's most recent movie in our records is "Hamari Baat" (1943).
Devika Rani has won 2 awards including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1970.
Devika Rani has won 2 awards and received 0 nominations.
No, Devika Rani passed away.
Devika Rani's educational background: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art; Royal Academy of Music; South Hampstead High School.
Devika Rani is based in India.
The exact start of Devika Rani's career as a actress is not publicly documented.
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