Dancing Diva Kalpana Iyer Misses Bollywood: From Pageant Queen to Disco Icon

Movies
N
News18•13-01-2026, 09:54
Dancing Diva Kalpana Iyer Misses Bollywood: From Pageant Queen to Disco Icon
- •Kalpana Iyer, a prominent figure in late 1970s Indian entertainment, captivated audiences with her bold style and electrifying dance moves.
- •She was the first runner-up at Femina Miss India in 1978 and represented India at Miss World, reaching the semi-finals.
- •Known for her vamp characters and dynamic dance numbers in over 100 films, she became a disco era icon with hits like "Hari Om Hari" and "Rambha Ho."
- •Her last film was "Hum Saath Saath Hain" in 1999, after which she relocated to Dubai for a quieter life.
- •Kalpana Iyer's legacy endures as a testament to her unique place in Indian cinema, bridging pageantry and Bollywood's musical vibrancy.
Why It Matters: Kalpana Iyer, a disco icon and former beauty queen, expresses longing for her Bollywood career after a 1999 exit.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...





