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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Most Known For

Mawaali

Aatish

as Shobha Rai

Betaab

as Sumitra Devi Kapoor

Humshakal

as Vinod's mother

Razia Sultana

Main Inteqam Loonga

Batwara

as Badi Bahu

Kavi Kalidas

as Princess Vidyotma

Manchali

as Chachi

Dulhan

Amar Akbar Anthony

as Bharati

Mard

as Rani Durga Singh

Kranti

as Radha

Superman

Lav Kush

Deewaar

as Sumitra Devi

Maa Beta

as Rameshwari Sahay

Lal Baadshah

as Lal's foster mother

Grahasti

as Maya

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

as Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)