Nirupa Roy
Acting Born Jan 4, 1931 Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India 24 credits
Biography
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.
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Full filmography
- Betaab (1983) as Sumitra Devi Kapoor
- Aatish (1979) as Shobha Rai
- Taxi Driver (1973)
- Abhinetri (1970) as Shekhar's Mother
- Gopi (1970) as Parvati
- Dulhan (1958)
- Manchali (1973) as Chachi
- Superman (1960)
- Mawaali (1983)
- Charanon Ki Saugandh (1988) as Ravi's Mother
- Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
- Razia Sultana (1961)
- Phoolon Ki Sej (1964)
- Badle Ki Aag (1982) as Durga
- Jahan Tum Le Chalo (1999) as Akash's grandmother
- Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana (1992) as Kanhaiya's Mother
- Main Inteqam Loonga (1982)
- Chand Aur Suraj (1965) as Kamla C. Malik
- Taksaal (1956)
- Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) as Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)
- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) as Bharati
- Lal Baadshah (1999) as Lal's foster mother
- Kavi Kalidas (1959) as Princess Vidyotma
- Aankh Ka Tara (1978)