| Name(s) |
NIRUPA ROY
(Birth name: Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara) |
| Date of
Birth |
January 04, 1931 |
| Date of
Death |
October 13, 2004 |
|
Identity |
Indian actress who
appeared in Hindi films. |
|
Date-wise Events / Works |
- 1961: She received Bengal Film Journalists'
Association – Best Supporting Actress Award.
- 1965: She received Filmfare Best Supporting
Actress Award for her role in Shehnai.
- 1962: She received Filmfare Best Supporting
Actress Award for her role in Chhaya.
- 1956: She received Filmfare Best Supporting
Actress Award for her role in Munimji.
- 2004: She received Filmfare Lifetime
Achievement Award.
|
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- She was mostly known for portraying character roles of
the Indian mother.
- She played leading roles in her early films and started
playing mother roles during the 1970s – 80's.
- Her acting career spanned more than 50 years, and she
acted in more than 475 films.
- She was referred to as the "queen of misery" in Hindi
film circles.
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