Kalpana Iyer: Bollywood's 'Pardesi' Girl Who Left for Dubai, Unmarried by Choice
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News18•16-01-2026, 10:35
Kalpana Iyer: Bollywood's 'Pardesi' Girl Who Left for Dubai, Unmarried by Choice
- •Kalpana Iyer, famous for 'Pardesi Pardesi' and item numbers, was a prominent dancer and actress in Bollywood from the 1970s to 1990s.
- •She was known for her bold screen presence, energetic dance style, and often played vamp or negative roles in films like *Pyara Dushman* and *Armaan*.
- •Kalpana Iyer was romantically linked to Amjad Khan, and after his death, she reportedly never married.
- •She gradually stepped away from Bollywood, citing discomfort with the industry's working conditions and issues with payment.
- •Kalpana Iyer, who expressed a desire for marriage and children but wasn't bold enough to have them out of wedlock, now lives in Dubai.
Why It Matters: Kalpana Iyer, a Bollywood icon, chose to leave the industry and live in Dubai, remaining unmarried.
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