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Sulabha Deshpande

Acting Born Jan 1, 1937 Died Jun 4, 2016 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 57 credits
57
Total Credits
1971–2025
55 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sulabha Deshpande works in acting. Born January 1, 1937 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Died June 4, 2016. Archytele tracks 57 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

English Vinglish

as Grandma
Film

Dil Aashna Hai

as Lady at the Shantidevi Orphanage

The Discovery of India

as Kavundi
Film

Duniya

as Mary

Frequent co-stars

Amrita Singh 2 shared titles
Satyendra Kapoor 2 shared titles
Shah Rukh Khan 1 shared title
Divya Bharti 1 shared title
Jeetendra 1 shared title
Mithun Chakraborty 1 shared title
Dimple Kapadia 1 shared title
Sonu Walia 1 shared title
Kabir Bedi 1 shared title
Raza Murad 1 shared title

Career timeline

Woh Kaun Thi
A Little For You And A Little For MeInvestment
English VinglishJhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai
I Want To Be A Mother!
Bumm Bumm BoleAaji Ani Naat
Ek Packet UmeedMigrationChalu Navra Bholi Bayko
Behind the Mirror
The Film
Daughters of This CenturyShirdi Sai Baba
Mann
WohTamannaYugpurush
Ghulam-E-MusthafaVirasat
Ab Insaf Hoga
Prem ShaktiGangavva Gangamaayi
Aadmi Khilona Hai
Lambu DadaDil Aashna HaiDil Hi To HaiAnuradha
One Full Four Half
The Discovery of IndiaSalaam Bombay!
IjaazatMahanandaRajlakshmi
JaanooBahu Ki Awaaz
DuniyaLorieTarangKamla
SitumBazaarVijetaRamnagriBheegi Palkein
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata HaiChirutha
Yeh Kaisa Insaf?
Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb DastaanThe Sage from the SeaMadhu MaltiGaman
BhumikaJait Re Jait
Jadu Ka Shankh
Silence! The Court Is in Session

Full Filmography

57 titles
  • Woh Kaun Thi (2025)
  • A Little For You And A Little For Me (2013)
  • Investment (2013)
  • English Vinglish (2012) as Grandma
  • Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai (2012)
  • I Want To Be A Mother! (2011) as Sindhu Tai
  • Bumm Bumm Bole (2010) as Kuhu`s Grandmother
  • Aaji Ani Naat (2010) as Aaji
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  • Ek Packet Umeed (2008) as Shakuben
  • Migration (2008) as Abhay's Mother
  • Chalu Navra Bholi Bayko (2008)
  • Behind the Mirror (2007)
  • The Film (2005) as Mrs. Braganza
  • Daughters of This Century (2001) as Hemlata
  • Shirdi Sai Baba (2001) as Bhaskar's Mother
  • Mann (1999)
  • Woh (1998) as Vikram / Woh's Mother (1998)
  • Tamanna (1998)
  • Yugpurush (1998) as Mrs. Mohan
  • Ghulam-E-Musthafa (1997) as Kavita's Mother
  • Virasat (1997) as Bali's mother
  • Ab Insaf Hoga (1995) as Kashibai
  • Prem Shakti (1994) as Krishna's foster mother
  • Gangavva Gangamaayi (1994)
  • Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) as Bua
  • Lambu Dada (1992) as Mrs. Disa
  • Dil Aashna Hai (1992) as Lady at the Shantidevi Orphanage
  • Dil Hi To Hai (1992) as Mausi
  • Anuradha (1992) as Aai
  • One Full Four Half (1991)
  • The Discovery of India (1988) as Kavundi
  • Salaam Bombay! (1988) as Hemlata Joshi
  • Ijaazat (1987) as Parvati
  • Mahananda (1987)
  • Rajlakshmi (1987) as Jamuna's mom
  • Jaanoo (1985) as Shantatai
  • Bahu Ki Awaaz (1985)
  • Duniya (1984) as Mary
  • Lorie (1984) as Shanti
  • Tarang (1984) as Khala-Jaan (Abdul's aunt)
  • Kamla (1984) as Kamlabai
  • Situm (1982)
  • Bazaar (1982) as Shabnam's Mother
  • Vijeta (1982)
  • Ramnagri (1982)
  • Bheegi Palkein (1982) as Janki Kishan Acharya
  • Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (1981) as Mrs. Pinto
  • Chirutha (1981) as Chirutha's Mother
  • Yeh Kaisa Insaf? (1980) as Madhu's mom
  • Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978) as Mrs.D'Costa
  • The Sage from the Sea (1978) as Kanthamma
  • Madhu Malti (1978)
  • Gaman (1978)
  • Bhumika (1977) as Shanta
  • Jait Re Jait (1977)
  • Jadu Ka Shankh (1974)
  • Silence! The Court Is in Session (1971)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sulabha Deshpande best known for?

Sulabha Deshpande is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including English Vinglish (2012), Dil Aashna Hai (1992), The Discovery of India (1988), Duniya (1984).

When and where was Sulabha Deshpande born?

Sulabha Deshpande was born on January 1, 1937 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. They passed away on June 4, 2016.

How many credits does Sulabha Deshpande have?

Sulabha Deshpande has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.

What is Sulabha Deshpande's background in cinema and television?

Sulabha Deshpande (January 1, 1937 - June 4, 2016) was an Indian actress and theatre director. Apart from Marathi/Hindi theatre in Mumbai, she acted in over 73 mainstream Bollywood films.

Sulabha Deshpande by the numbers

57credits
54films
3TV series
1971–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (57) Born on January 1 In memoriam 2016

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