Actor
Nirupa Roy
January 4, 1931 · 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.
Often works with
Amitabh Bachchan
7 titles together
Amar Akbar Anthony, Deewaar, Mard
Aruna Irani
6 titles together
Deewaar, Geraftaar, Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
Prem Chopra
6 titles together
Mard, Lal Baadshah, Betaab
Parveen Babi
5 titles together
Amar Akbar Anthony, Deewaar, Suhaag
Jeevan Dhar
4 titles together
Amar Akbar Anthony, Suhaag, Geraftaar
Jagdish Raj
4 titles together
Deewaar, Suhaag, Geraftaar
Full filmography · 118
Lal Baadshah
as Lal's foster mother
1999Jahan Tum Le Chalo
as Akash's grandmother
1999
Humshakal
as Vinod's mother
1992
Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana
as Kanhaiya's Mother
1992
Pratikar
as Parvati Prasad
1991
Kaaranama
cast
1990
Pyar Ka Devta
as Parvati Kumar
1990
Santosh
as Kamla
1989
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
as Bharati Devi (Gangaa's Mother)
1988
Ganga Tere Desh Mein
as Ajay's mother
1988
Sone Pe Suhaaga
as Mrs. Kashinath
1988
Charanon Ki Saugandh
as Ravi's Mother
1988