30 March - Birthday actress Devika Rani

Devika Rani Chaudhary Roerich was born on 30^th March, 1908 in Waltair. She was first actress who sung own song in her film Achoot Kanya. She came from distinguished family background. She studied drama and music in London. She also studied architecture and decor design in UK. Eventually she met with script writer Niranjan Pal, who wrote many of her screen roles. Married to filmmaker Himanshu Rai and started film studio Bombay Tawkies. Devika Rani is also accredited for having acted in the longest kissing in the movie world with her husband Himanshu Rai in film Karma.