Lillete Dubey
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 7, 1953 in Mumbai, India
- Active Years
- 1997–2026 (30 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Lillete Dubey.
Born: 7 September 1953.
Birthplace: Pune (from TMDB bio) / Mumbai, India (from TMDB source [1]). Correction: The TMDB bio says born in Pune, but Source [1] says Place of Birth Mumbai, India. I will stick to the most specific or mention both if necessary, but usually, a single fact is safer. I'll use the TMDB bio's "born in Pune" as it's part of the primary text provided.
Identity: Indian actress and theatre director.
Work: Theatre (Indian and international), television, and films (Hindi and English).
Career start: Began career with Barry John in Delhi; founding member of Theatre Action Group in 1973.
Theatre: Set up her own theatre company in 1991.
Film credits mentioned: Zubeidaa, Monsoon Wedding, Chalte Chalte, Baghban, Kal Ho Naa Ho, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Voice acting: Voiced Rugal.
Family: Born Lillete Kiswani to Sindhi Hindu family. Father Govind Kiswani (engineer with Indian Railways), mother Leela (gynaecologist with Indian Army).
Lillete Dubey is an Indian actress and theatre director born on 7 September 1953. Born in Pune as Lillete Kiswani to a Sindhi Hindu family, she is the daughter of Govind Kiswani, an engineer with the
Career overview
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Name: Lillete Dubey.
Born: 7 September 1953.
Nationality/Profession: Indian actress and theatre director.
Work scope: Indian and international theatre, television, and films in Hindi and English languages.
Theatre background: Began career with Barry John in Delhi; founding member of Theatre Action Group in 1973; set up her own theatre company in 1991.
Film credits mentioned: Zubeidaa, Monsoon Wedding, Chalte Chalte, Baghban, Kal Ho Naa Ho, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Voice acting: Voiced Rugal.
Known for: Nuanced performances, strong screen presence, wide range of characters.
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Lillete Dubey is an Indian actress and theatre director whose career spans film, television, and the stage. She has worked in both Indian and international theatre, performing in Hindi and English languages. Her theatrical career began with Barry John in Delhi, where she was a founding member of the Theatre Action Group in 1973. In 1991, she established her own theatre company.
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As an actress, Dubey has appeared in various films and television productions. Her film credits include Zubeidaa, Monsoon Wedding, Chalte Chalte, Baghban, and Kal Ho Naa Ho. She also appeared in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. In addition to her work on screen and stage, she has worked as a voice actor, notably voicing the character Rugal. Her body of work is characterized by a wide range of characters, from layered dramatic roles to graceful performances.
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Lillete Dubey is an Indian actress and theatre director who has worked in Indian and international theatre, television, and films in both Hindi and English languages. Her career in theatre began with Barry John in Delhi, where she served as a founding member of the Theatre Action Group in 1973. Following this, she established her own theatre company in 1991.
Dubey's acting career includes roles in several notable films such as Zubeidaa, Monsoon Wedding, Chalte Chalte, Baghban, and Kal Ho Naa Ho. She also appeared in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Beyond her work in film and television, she has also worked as a voice actor, specifically voicing the character Rugal. Her performances are noted for a wide range of characters, spanning from layered dramatic roles to graceful portrayals.
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"Lillete Dubey is an Indian actress and theatre director who has worked in Indian and international theatre, television, and films in both Hindi and English languages. Her career in theatre began with Barry John in Delhi, where she served as a founding member of the Theatre Action Group in 1973. Following this, she established her own theatre company in 1991.
Dubey's acting career includes roles in several notable films such as Zubeidaa, Monsoon Wedding, Chalte Chalte, Baghban, and Kal Ho Naa Ho. She also appeared in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Beyond her work in film and television, she has also worked as a voice actor, specifically voicing the character Rugal. Her performances are noted for a wide range of characters, spanning from layered dramatic roles to graceful portrayals."
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73 titles- Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 (2026) as Neelu
- Dabba Cartel (2025) as Moushumi Majumdar
- Songs of Paradise (2025) as Khala
- Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story (2025) as Dr. Shenaya Karody
- Showtime (2024) as Sarika
- Waack Girls (2024) as Abby (Tess's Mother)
- Zindaginama (2024) as Mitali
- Khwaabon Ka Jhamela (2024) as Rokshana
- Yaariyan 2 (2023)
- Blind (2023) as Aunty Maria
- Americanish (2023) as Khala
- Murder in Agonda (2022) as Mala
- Tadka (2022) as Samantha
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) as Rugal (voice)
- Qubool Hai 2.0 (2021) as Phuphi
- Call My Agent Bollywood (2021) as Special Appearance
- Call My Agent Bollywood (2021) as Lillete Dubey
- Tryst With Destiny (2021) as Mrs. Ashwa
- Unpaused (2020) as Archana (segment "Rat-a-tat)
- Tryst With Destiny (2020)
- Queen (2019) as Interviewer
- Jhootha Kahin Ka (2019) as Mrs. Mehta
- Season's Greeting (2019) as Suchitra
- 3 Days to Go (2019) as Lakshmi
- The Reunion (2018) as Leela (Special Appearance)
- Akoori (2018) as Rita Shah
- Yeh Crazy Dil (2018) as Sunaina
- Purana Pyaar (2018)
- Aksar 2 (2017) as Miss Khambatta
- Sonata (2017) as Subhadra
- Mahayoddha Rama (2016) as Kaikayee
- The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) as Mrs. Kapoor
- Dr. Cabbie (2014) as Nellie
- Adhe Adhure (2014) as Savitri
- One by Two (2014) as Kalpana Patel
- Dance Like a Man (2014) as Older Ratna Parekh
- The Lunchbox (2013) as Ila's Mother
- Chashme Baddoor (2013) as Miss Josephine
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) as Mrs. Kapoor
- Heroine (2012) as Mrs. Arora
- Delhi in a Day (2012) as Kalpana
- Na Jaane Kabse (2011)
- Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011) as Ms. Das
- Housefull (2010) as Zulekha Ji
- Pankh (2010) as Mary
- Break Ke Baad (2010) as Pammi Bua
- Bollywood Beats (2009) as Jyoti
- Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008) as Anita B. Jethmalani
- Hari Puttar (2008) as Santosh 'Toshi'
- Fanaa (2006) as Helen
- Aap Ki Khatir (2006)
- Corporate (2006) as Devyani Bakshi
- Sau Jhooth Ek Sach (2005) as Moushami Pradhan
- Main Aisa Hi Hoon (2005) as Ritu
- Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) as Kiran Thapar
- My Brother... Nikhil (2005) as Anita Rosario Kapoor
- Vanity Fair (2004) as Ms. Green
- Lakshya (2004) as Mrs. Dutta
- Morning Raga (2004) as Pinky's mother
- Bow Barracks Forever! (2004)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) as Jaswinder "Jazz" Kapoor
- Baghban (2003) as Shanti Patel
- Chalte Chalte (2003) as Anna Mausi
- Pinjar (2003) as Mrs. Mohanlal
- Johnny (2003) as Smitha
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
- Om Jai Jagadish (2002) as Neetu's mother
- Monsoon Wedding (2001) as Pimmi Verma
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) as Shabana
- Zubeidaa (2001) as Rose Davenport
- Bawandar (2000) as Anita
- Driving Miss Palmen (2000) as Connie Palmen
- Kabhie Kabhie (1997) as Shama Joshi
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What movies or TV shows is Lillete Dubey best known for?
Lillete Dubey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 (2026), Songs of Paradise (2025), Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012), The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015).
When and where was Lillete Dubey born?
Lillete Dubey was born on September 7, 1953 in Mumbai, India.
How many credits does Lillete Dubey have?
Lillete Dubey has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.
What is Lillete Dubey's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Lillete Dubey (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Constraint 4: Plain text only (no mark...
Lillete Dubey by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) as Jaswinder "Jazz" Kapoor — aged about 49
- The Lunchbox (2013) as Ila's Mother — aged about 59
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) as Rugal (voice) — aged about 67
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) as Mrs. Kapoor — aged about 58
- The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) as Mrs. Kapoor — aged about 61
- Songs of Paradise (2025) as Khala — aged about 71
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