Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 4, 1931
Place of Birth
Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India
Also Known As
- निरूपा रॉय
Nirupa Roy
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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Known For - Movies
Deewaar
as Sumitra Devi
Mard
as Rani Durga Singh
Amar Akbar Anthony
as Bharati
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
as Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)
Geraftaar
as Mrs. Durga Kumar Khanna
Aas Paas
as Arun's Mom
Lal Baadshah
as Lal's foster mother
Khoon Pasina
as Aslam's Mother
Purab Aur Pachhim
as Kaushalya (Harnam's Wife)
Suhaag
as Durga Kapoor