There are many actresses who have ruled the silver screen with their impeccable performances. Today we will talk about one such actress who worked with several stalwarts of the Hindi film industry. Despite few films to her credit in a 22-year-career the actress managed to crave out a niche for herself in the entertainment industry.

She is none other than Priya Rajvansh who made her debut with the 1964 film Haqeeqat. She became an overnight star after her successful debut release alongside Dharmendra. Soon she acted in seven films and the one that garnered her success were Haqeeqat Heer Ranjha Hanste Zakhm and Kudrat. She has worked with some of the leading names in the Hindi film industry including Rajesh Khanna Dev Anand Hema Malini and more.

Born in Shimla to Sunder Singh Priya was the sister of Waheeda Rehmans husband Kamaljeet Singh. After her graduation she was introduced to Dev Anands brother filmmaker Chetan Anand who was looking for a newcomer for his film Heer Ranjha.



During the filming of Heer Ranjha Chetan and Priya fell in love. Chetan was previously married at the time to Uma Anand. He was separated from his wife but wasnt officially divorced. Due to this reason Chetan couldnt marry Priya and were in a live-in relationship. Despite 16-year-gap between the two their love for each other knew no bounds.

Unfortunately Priya and Chetans happy life turned upside down when he passed away in 1997. After his death Priya along with his sons from first marriage Ketan and Vivek inherited his property. She also took rights of his beachfront bungalow in Ruia Park with rights reverted to Chetans sons after her death.

In 2000 Priya Rajvansh was found murdered in the same bungalow. Soon Chetans sons Ketan and Vivek were arrested for Priyas murder. The two were sentenced to life but were granted bail after two years of imprisonment.