Nirupa Roy

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Nirupa Roy

Acting January 4, 1931

Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India

Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara) was an Indian actress who had appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow, Roy was idolized for her act…

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Amar Akbar Anthony

Amar Akbar Anthony

6.9 1977 Movie
Deewaar

Deewaar

7.2 1975 Movie
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

6.2 1978 Movie
Mard

Mard

6.0 1985 Movie
Two Acres of Land

Two Acres of Land

7.9 1953 Movie
Suhaag

Suhaag

5.7 1979 Movie
Lal Baadshah

Lal Baadshah

5.2 1999 Movie
Betaab

Betaab

7.1 1983 Movie
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

5.4 1988 Movie
Geraftaar

Geraftaar

6.3 1985 Movie
Aatish

Aatish

5.5 1979 Movie
Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

1973 Movie

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Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara) was an Indian actress who had appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow, Roy was idolized for her acting ability,and was often called the "Queen of Misery" in Hindi film circles. Roy was active from 1946 to 1999, and was best known renowned for playing motherly roles. Roy appeared in over 250 films, and won three Filmfare Awards throughout her career, as well as being nominated for one. In 2004, Roy received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1999
    Lal Baadshah

    Movie Lal's foster mother

  2. 1999
    Jahan Tum Le Chalo

    Movie Akash's grandmother

  3. 1992
    Humshakal

    Movie Vinod's mother

  4. 1992
    Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana

    Movie Kanhaiya's Mother

  5. 1991
    Pratikar

    Movie Parvati Prasad

  6. 1990
    Kaaranama

    Movie

  7. 1990
    Pyar Ka Devta

    Movie Parvati Kumar

  8. 1989
    Dana Paani

    Movie Satya Prakash's Mother

  9. 1989
    Santosh

    Movie Kamla

  10. 1988
    Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

    Movie Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)

  11. 1988
    Ganga Tere Desh Mein

    Movie Ajay's mother

  12. 1988
    Sone Pe Suhaaga

    Movie Mrs. Kashinath

  13. 1988
    Charanon Ki Saugandh

    Movie Ravi's Mother

  14. 1988
    Pyar Ka Mandir

    Movie Mrs. Laxmi Kumar

  15. 1988
    Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani

    Movie

  16. 1987
    Pyaar Karke Dekho

    Movie Lilavati

More credits
  1. 1987
    Naam O Nishan

    Movie Thakurain Champa J. Singh

  2. 1986
    Locket

    Movie Laxmi Sardarilal

  3. 1985
    Aaj Ka Daur

    Movie Laxmi Agnihotri

  4. 1985
    Mard

    Movie Rani Durga Singh

  5. 1985
    Geraftaar

    Movie Mrs. Durga Kumar Khanna

  6. 1985
    Mahaguru

    Movie

  7. 1985
    Ramkali

    Movie

  8. 1985
    Sarfarosh

    Movie Jwala's Mother

  9. 1983
    Mawaali

    Movie

  10. 1983
    Betaab

    Movie Sumitra Devi Kapoor

  11. 1983
    Jaanwar

    Movie

  12. 1982
    Deedar-E-Yaar

    Movie Mrs. Nawaz Khan

  13. 1982
    Badle Ki Aag

    Movie Durga

  14. 1982
    Teesri Aankh

    Movie Malti Nath

  15. 1982
    Main Inteqam Loonga

    Movie

  16. 1982
    Do Dishayen

    Movie Neeru

  17. 1981
    Katilon Ke Kaatil

    Movie

  18. 1981
    Shakka

    Movie Geeta

  19. 1981
    Jail Yatra

    Movie Radha Verma

  20. 1981
    Khoon Aur Paani

    Movie Mrs. Singh

  21. 1981
    Kranti

    Movie Radha

  22. 1981
    Aas Paas

    Movie Arun's Mom

  23. 1980
    Chambal Ki Kasam

    Movie

  24. 1980
    Lootmaar

    Movie Satyavati