Bindu
Biography
Bindu Desai, known mononymously as Bindu, is a former Indian actress born on April 17, 1941, in Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India. Active primarily in the 1970s, her career spanned four decades with over one hundred sixty movie appearances, including one hundred twenty-five known credits listed on the Movie Database. She achieved early successes in 1969 with Ittefaq and Do Raaste, followed by Shakti Samanta's Kati Patang in 1970, which featured her cabaret dance Mera Naam Shabnam. Her later roles included performances as a seductress in Imtihan and as a nymphomaniac in Hawas, both in 1974. She successfully broke the myth that married actresses could not become sex symbols in the Hindi film industry and is recognized as the third point in the holy trinity of item number queens.
Career overview
Bindu Desai, known mononymously as Bindu, is a former Indian actress born on April 17, 1941, in Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India. Popular in the 1970s, her career spanned four decades and she has known credits in acting numbering over one hundred movies, with sources also noting appearances in over 160 movies.
Bindu achieved early successes in 1969 with the films Ittefaq and Do Raaste. She continued her success with Shakti Samanta's Kati Patang in 1970, featuring a cabaret dance titled Mera Naam Shabnam, which remains remembered as a film highlight. Her performances in 1974 included roles as a seductress in Imtihan and as a nymphomaniac in Hawas. Through these hits, she broke the myth in the Hindi film industry that married actresses do not become sex symbols, and she is recognized as the third point in the holy trinity of item number queens.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
125 titles- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Bin Maa Ke Bachche (2009) as Kamla
- Mehbooba (2008) as Karan's aunt
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Dolly's Mother
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Main Hoon Na (2004) as Mrs. Kakkad
- Sooryavansham (1999) as Radha's mother
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) as Shakuntala
- Jai Hind (1999) as Bindiya
- Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999) as Chandini's Aunt
- Badmaash (1998)
- Judwaa (1997) as Sundari Batwani
- Banarasi Babu (1997) as Lily Chaubey
- Anokha Andaaz (1995) as Reema's step-mother
- Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) as Aunt
- Krantiveer (1994)
- Saajan Ka Ghar (1994) as Mrs. Dhanraj
- Udhaar Ki Zindagi (1994)
- Aankhen (1993) as Anuradha
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) as Yashudhara Devi
- Rang (1993) as Suchitra Madhav Singh
- Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993) as Mrs. Durgadevi Verma
- Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
- Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) as Girls Hostel Principal
- Phool Bane Angaray (1991) as Mrs. Singh
- Lohe Ke Haath (1990) as Bindu Devi
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990) as Kamini
- Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990) as Durga
- Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) as Kamla Bhandari
- Khazana (1987) as Sonam
- Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) as Mona
- Pyar Ke Kabil (1987)
- Insaaf Kaun Karega (1987) as Chand Bai
- Allah Rakha (1986) as Banoo
- Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986) as Paro
- Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986) as Sukhdai
- Maphicha Sakshidar (1986)
- Adhikar (1986)
- Angaaray (1986) as Hirabai - courtesan
- Balidaan (1985)
- Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985) as Kamini Pratap
- Alag Alag (1985)
- Haqeeqat (1985) as Laxmi
- Aaj Ka Daur (1985) as Bijli, Laundry Women
- Sarfarosh (1985) as Item Dancer
- Sreekrishna Parunthu (1984) as Lakshmikkutty
- Bandh Honth (1984)
- Divorce (1984) as Jayant's wife
- Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983) as Dr. Shobha
- Prem Rog (1982) as Chamiya
- Meharbaani (1982)
- Naseeb (1981) as Self
- Laawaris (1981) as Kamini
- Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981) as Jaikishan's Assistant
- Kala Pani (1980) as Dancer
- Shaan (1980) as Maharani of Kamalpur
- Neeyat (1980)
- Garam Khoon (1980) as Pummy
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Cabaret dancer
- Naalayak (1979) as Rita
- Ahsaas (1979)
- Chambal ki rani (1979)
- Amar Deep (1979)
- Daku Aur Jawan (1978)
- Rahu Ketu (1978) as Sheela
- Besharam (1978) as Manju
- Phandebaaz (1978)
- Trishna (1978) as Vidya
- Apna Khoon (1978) as Sumi
- Bandie (1978) as Vimla
- Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) as Jayshree
- Des Pardes (1978) as Sylvia
- Chor Ho To Aisa (1978) as Seema
- Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977) as Munnibai
- Maha Badmaash (1977) as Reena
- Do Chehere (1977) as Dancer
- Hira Aur Patthar (1977) as Roopa Bai
- Tyaag (1977)
- Farishta Ya Qatil (1977)
- Harfan Maulaa (1976) as Anita
- Dus Numbri (1976) as CBI Officer Roopa Sharma
- Nehle Pe Dehla (1976)
- Arjun Pandit (1976)
- Shankar Dada (1976) as Bindiya
- Aaj Ka Mahatma (1976) as Julie
- Kabeela (1976) as Bijli
- Shaque (1976)
- Sharafat Chod Di Maine (1976)
- Shankar Shambhu (1976) as Munnibai
- Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)
- Zorro (1975) as Nisha
- Vandana (1975)
- Hawas (1974) as Kamini Singh
- Imtihan (1974) as Rita
- Aarop (1974) as Kanchan
- Raja Shiv Chhatrapati (1974)
- Prem Nagar (1974) as Shamsher's wife
- Prem Shastra (1974)
- Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi (1974)
- Bangarada Panjara (1974) as Reshma
- Abhimaan (1973) as Chitra
- Zanjeer (1973) as Mona
- Joshila (1973) as Rani
- Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1973) as Lily
- Gehri Chaal (1973) as Shobha Shankar
- Agni Rekha (1973)
- Nafrat (1973) as Ashoo Kumar
- Chhupa Rustam (1973) as Bambi
- Dastaan (1972) as Mala
- Garam Masala (1972) as Neelima
- Raja Jani (1972)
- Amar Prem (1972) as Kamla
- Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972) as Kamal
- Dushman (1972) as Chamelibai
- Ek Bechara (1972)
- Chori Chori (1972) as Meena
- Dil Ka Raaja (1972) as Rani of Beenapur
- Kati Patang (1971) as Shabnam 'Shaboo'
- Parde Ke Peechey (1971)
- Ittefaq (1969) as Renu
- Do Raaste (1969) as Neela Alopee Prasad
- The Gold Medal (1969)
- Anpadh (1962)
- Ek Phool Char Kaante (1960) as (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bindu best known for?
Bindu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Comedy Nights Bachao (2015), Om Shanti Om (2007), Home on the Range (2004).
When and where was Bindu born?
Bindu was born on April 17, 1941 in Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India.
How many credits does Bindu have?
Bindu has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2016.
What is Bindu's background in cinema and television?
Bindu Desai, known mononymously as Bindu, is a former Indian actress born on April 17, 1941, in Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India. Active primarily in the 1970s, her career spanned four decades with over one hundred sixty movie appearances, including one hundred twenty-five known credits listed on the Movie Data...
Bindu by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987) as Mona — aged about 46
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Dolly's Mother — aged about 66
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 75
- Main Hoon Na (2004) as Mrs. Kakkad — aged about 63
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Cabaret dancer — aged about 38
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self — aged about 63
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