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Leena Chandavarkar

Acting 31 credits
31
Total Credits
1970–2016
47 Years Career Span
2
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Biography

Leena Chandavarkar, born on August 29, 1950, is an Indian actress known for her work as a leading actress in Hindi films during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Throughout her acting career, she starred opposite well-known Bollywood heroes such as Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, and co-starred in Bidaai. In her personal life, her first husband was Siddharth Bandodkar, the son of Dayanand, the first Chief Minister of Goa, whose accidental death preceded her marriage to actor and singer Kishore Kumar in 1980. With Kishore Kumar, she had a son named Sume. Today, Leena Chandavarkar appears in reality shows.

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Career

Career overview

Leena Chandavarkar is an Indian actress born on August 29, 1950. She is recognized as a veteran Indian actress who appeared in Hindi films as a leading actress during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and she now appears in reality shows. Throughout her career in Hindi cinema, she was celebrated for her charming and graceful performances and starred opposite well-known Bollywood heroes and leading actors of her era.

Among her acting credits, she appeared in the film Bidaai, which was co-starred by Durga Khote and co-starred Jeetendra, and the film proved to be a blockbuster. Over her career, she has acted opposite notable actors such as Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, and Dilip Kumar. According to database records, she has a known total of thirty acting credits.

In her personal life, her first husband was Siddharth Bandodkar, who was the son of Dayanand, the first Chief Minister of Goa. Following the accidental death of Siddharth Bandodkar, she married noted actor and singer Kishore Kumar in 1980, with whom she had a son named Sume.

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Career timeline

The Kapil Sharma Show
Indian Idol
Sarfarosh
Zalim
Naalayak
Daku Aur JawanOmniscient · DialogueOmniscient · Writer
Chala Murari Hero BanneAafatNaami Chor
Bairaag
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno KaQaid
ImaanBidaaiChor Chor
HoneymoonManchaliEk Kunwari Ek KunwaraAnhonee
Dil Ka Raaja
Mehboob Ki MehndiPreetamRakhwalaMain Sunder HoonJaane Anjaane
Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu ThiHumjoliJawab

Full Filmography

31 titles
  • The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
  • Indian Idol (2004) as Self
  • Sarfarosh (1985) as Seeta
  • Zalim (1980) as Kiran
  • Naalayak (1979) as Seema
  • Daku Aur Jawan (1978)
  • Omniscient (1978) Dialogue
  • Omniscient (1978) Writer
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  • Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977) as Self
  • Aafat (1977) as Inspector Chhaya
  • Naami Chor (1977)
  • Bairaag (1976) as Sonia
  • Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975) as Sonia
  • Qaid (1975) as Preet / Ragini
  • Imaan (1974)
  • Bidaai (1974) as Padma D. Das
  • Chor Chor (1974) as Hemlata
  • Honeymoon (1973) as Madhu Bhargav
  • Manchali (1973) as Leena
  • Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (1973) as Neela
  • Anhonee (1973) as Dr. Rekha
  • Dil Ka Raaja (1972) as Geeta
  • Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971) as Shabana
  • Preetam (1971) as Sharan Sinha / Bindiya
  • Rakhwala (1971) as Chandni
  • Main Sunder Hoon (1971)
  • Jaane Anjaane (1971) as Mala
  • Chingari (1971) as Reshma
  • Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (1970) as Sadhana D. Chaudhary
  • Humjoli (1970) as Ranibala Rai
  • Jawab (1970) as Chanchal

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Leena Chandavarkar best known for?

Leena Chandavarkar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Home on the Range (2004).

How many credits does Leena Chandavarkar have?

Leena Chandavarkar has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2016.

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Leena Chandavarkar, born on August 29, 1950, is an Indian actress known for her work as a leading actress in Hindi films during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Throughout her acting career, she starred opposite well-known Bollywood heroes such as Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar, and co-starred in ...

Leena Chandavarkar by the numbers

31credits
29films
2TV series
1970–2016active years

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