Kalpana Iyer: From Child Model to Bollywood Star, Her Iconic Dance Revived in Blockbuster

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News18•02-02-2026, 17:00
Kalpana Iyer: From Child Model to Bollywood Star, Her Iconic Dance Revived in Blockbuster
- •Kalpana Iyer, a former model and actress, began her career at 12 and was first runner-up at Miss India 1978.
- •She starred in over 100 films in the late 70s and 80s, known for bold dance numbers like "Rambha Ho."
- •Her iconic song "Rambha Ho" was recently recreated in the Rs 1,300 crore blockbuster "Dhurandhar."
- •A viral video of Kalpana dancing to "Rambha Ho" at a friend's wedding sparked renewed public interest.
- •After feeling typecast, she left Bollywood, moved to Dubai, and worked as a restaurant manager, now hoping for a comeback.
Why It Matters: Kalpana Iyer's iconic dance number and viral video have brought her back into the spotlight after decades.
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