priya-rajvansh

Priya Rajvansh

Personal Information:

  • Name: Priya Rajvansh
  • Birth Name: Vera Sunder Singh
  • Date of Birth: December 30, 1936
  • Place of Birth: Shimla, Punjab Province, British India (now Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India)
  • Date of Death: March 27, 2000 (aged 63)
  • Place of Death: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Education:

  • Auckland House, Shimla
  • Convent of Jesus and Mary, Shimla
  • St. Bede's College, Shimla (Intermediate)
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, UK

Occupation: Actress

Years Active: 1964–1986

Partner: Chetan Anand

Biography:

Priya Rajvansh, born Vera Sunder Singh on December 30, 1936, in Shimla, India, was a distinguished actress known for her contributions to Hindi cinema. Raised in Shimla, she pursued her education at Auckland House and Convent of Jesus and Mary before completing her intermediate studies at St. Bede's College, Shimla. Following her graduation, she further honed her acting skills at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, UK.

Priya's journey in the Indian film industry began unexpectedly when her photograph captured the attention of Thakur Ranveer Singh, a renowned filmmaker. This led to her introduction to Chetan Anand, with whom she formed a profound professional and personal bond. Priya's acting prowess was evident in films like "Haqeeqat" (1964), "Heer Raanjha" (1970), and "Hanste Zakhm" (1973), among others, where she garnered critical acclaim for her performances.

Her personal life intertwined with her professional endeavors, as she shared a close relationship with Chetan Anand. However, tragedy struck in 2000 when she was found murdered in Mumbai, sparking a complex investigation involving property inheritance motives. Despite the untimely end to her life, Priya Rajvansh's legacy in Indian cinema remains immortalized through her memorable performances and significant contributions to the industry.