Nirupa Roy
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 Filmfa...
Known For
Filmography
Lal Baadshah
1999
as Lal's foster mother
Jahan Tum Le Chalo
1999
as Akash's grandmother
Humshakal
1992
as Vinod's mother
Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana
1992
as Kanhaiya's Mother
Pratikar
1991
as Parvati Prasad
Kaaranama
1990
Pyar Ka Devta
1990
as Parvati Kumar
Dana Paani
1989
as Satya Prakash's Mother
Santosh
1989
as Kamla
Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani
1988
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
1988
as Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)
Charanon Ki Saugandh
1988
as Ravi's Mother
Ganga Tere Desh Mein
1988
as Ajay's mother
Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988
as Mrs. Kashinath
Pyar Ka Mandir
1988
as Mrs. Laxmi Kumar
Pyaar Karke Dekho
1987
as Lilavati
Naam O Nishan
1987
as Thakurain Champa J. Singh
Locket
1986
as Laxmi Sardarilal
Aaj Ka Daur
1985
as Laxmi Agnihotri
Sarfarosh
1985
as Jwala's Mother
Mard
1985
as Rani Durga Singh
Geraftaar
1985
as Mrs. Durga Kumar Khanna
Ramkali
1985
Mahaguru
1985
Betaab
1983
as Sumitra Devi Kapoor
Jaanwar
1983
Mawaali
1983
Teesri Aankh
1982
as Malti Nath
Badle Ki Aag
1982
as Durga
Deedar-E-Yaar
1982
as Mrs. Nawaz Khan
Main Inteqam Loonga
1982
Do Dishayen
1982
as Neeru
Shakka
1981
as Geeta
Kranti
1981
as Radha
Khoon Aur Paani
1981
as Mrs. Singh
Aas Paas
1981
as Arun's Mom
Jail Yatra
1981
as Radha Verma
Katilon Ke Kaatil
1981
Lootmaar
1980
as Satyavati
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
Ahinsa
1979
as Birju's mother
Naalayak
1979
as Sita Narayan
Kartavya
1979
as Vijay & Ajay's Mother
Gautam Govinda
1979
as Ganga
Suhaag
1979
as Durga Kapoor
Aatish
1979
as Shobha Rai
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
1978
Anjane Mein
1978
as Mrs. Shanti Manohar Lal
Aankh Ka Tara
1978
Besharam
1978
as Mrs. Ramchandra
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977
as Bharati
Khoon Pasina
1977
as Aslam's Mother
Aaina
1977
as Savitri R. Shastri
Anurodh
1977
Maa
1976
as Vijay's Mother
Aap Beati
1976
as Lajjo K. Kapoor
Deewaar
1975
as Sumitra Devi
Ponga Pandit
1975
as Janki S. Nath
Badla
1974
as Mrs. Murli
Zehreela Insaan
1974
as Shobha
Roti
1974
as Malti
Kuchhe Dhaage
1973
Manchali
1973
as Chachi
Taxi Driver
1973
Jawani Diwani
1972
as Madhu Anand
Jaanwar Aur Insaan
1972
as Gauri
Ek Hasina Do Diwane
1972
Nadaan
1971
as Ranjana
Chhoti Bahu
1971
as Sita
Purab Aur Pachhim
1970
as Kaushalya (Harnam's Wife)
Gopi
1970
as Parvati
Maa Aur Mamta
1970
as Polly
Aan Milo Sajna
1970
as Savitri Choudhury
Abhinetri
1970
as Shekhar's Mother
My Love
1970
as Durga
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
1970
as Padma
Maharaja
1970
Pyar Ka Mausam
1969
as Jamuna
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke
1969
as Maya
Aabroo
1968
as Tilotma M. Anand
Badrinath Yatra
1967
as Sheila
Ram Aur Shyam
1967
as Sulakshana
Laadla
1966
Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare
1966
Chand Aur Suraj
1965
as Kamla C. Malik
Shaheed
1965
as Durga
Shankar Sita Ansuya
1965
as Narmada
Zindagi
1964
Phoolon Ki Sej
1964
Benazir
1964
as Nawab's Wife
Shehnai
1964
as Shobha
Gumrah
1963
as Kamla
Grahasti
1963
as Maya
Mujhe Jeene Do
1963
Maa Beta
1962
as Rameshwari Sahay
Batwara
1961
as Badi Bahu
Dharmputra
1961
as Mrs. Savitri Amrit Rai
Chhaya
1961
as Manorama
Razia Sultana
1961
Lal Quila
1960
Superman
1960
Kangan
1959
as Karuna
Heera Moti
1959
as Razia
Kavi Kalidas
1959
as Princess Vidyotma
Dulhan
1958
Samrat Chandragupt
1958
Karigar
1958
as Parvati
Ek Gaon Ki Kahani
1957
Musafir
1957
as Bhanu's Sister-in-law
Rani Rupmati
1957
Janam Janam Ke Phere
1957
Naag Mani
1957
Bhai-Bhai
1956
as Mrs. Lakshmi Kumar (Ashok's wife)
Taksaal
1956
Dashera
1956
Munimji
1955
Garam Coat
1955
Tonga-Wali
1955
Waman Avtar
1955
as Vindhy
Naukari
1954
Aulad
1954
Two Acres of Land
1953
as Parvati Maheto
Teen Batti Char Raasta
1953
as Kanta (Gujerati wife)
Lav Kush
1951
Bhai Bahen
1950
Hamari Manzil
1949
Amar Raj
1946
as Bakula