Nirupa Roy

Actor · Crew· Valsad, Bombay Presidency, British India

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

The roles that explain the career.

Filmography

19 credits across 2 departments.

Year	Title	Role	Type
1988	Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi	Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)	Film
1985	Geraftaar	Mrs. Durga Kumar Khanna	Film
1983	Betaab	Sumitra Devi Kapoor	Film
1982	Teesri Aankh	Malti Nath	Film
1981	Kranti	Radha	Film
1981	Khoon Aur Paani	Mrs. Singh	Film
1979	Suhaag	Durga Kapoor	Film
1978	Muqaddar Ka Sikandar		Film
1977	Amar Akbar Anthony	Bharati	Film
1977	Khoon Pasina	Aslam's Mother	Film
1976	Maa	Vijay's Mother	Film
1975	Deewaar	Sumitra Devi	Film
1970	Purab Aur Pachhim	Kaushalya (Harnam's Wife)	Film
1970	Aan Milo Sajna	Savitri Choudhury	Film
1970	Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani	Padma	Film
1965	Shaheed	Durga	Film
1963	Mujhe Jeene Do		Film
1963	Gumrah	Kamla	Film
1953	Two Acres of Land	Parvati Maheto	Film

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