1931 - 2004
Nirupa Roy Indian Actress
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Nirupa Roy was previously married to Kamal Roy (1946 - 2004).
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Indian Actress Nirupa Roy was born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara on 4th January, 1931 in Valsad, Gujarat, British India and passed away on 13th Oct 2004 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India aged 73. She is most remembered for her roles as Parvati Maheto “Paro” in the 1953 Hindi-language drama film Do Bigha Zamin, Malti in the 1955 Hindi-language romantic comedy film Munimji, Manorama in the 1961 Bollywood film Chhaya, Shobha in the 1964 Hindi family drama film Shehnai, Shobha in the 1971 Bollywood drama film Ganga Tera Pani Amrit, Sumitra Devi in the Hindi-language action crime film Deewaar, Bharati in the 1977 Hindi-language masala film Amar Akbar Anthony, and Lal’s Foster Mother in the 1999 Hindi-language crime drama film Lal Baadshah. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Nirupa Roy is a member of the following lists: Filmfare Awards winners, 1931 births and 2004 deaths.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
58 years, 9 months
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| Total | 1 |
58 years, 9 months
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Details
| First Name |
Nirupa
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| Last Name |
Roy
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| Full Name at Birth |
Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara
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| Alternative Name |
Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara, Nirupa Roy, Queen of Misery
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| Birthday |
4th January, 1931
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| Birthplace |
Valsad, Gujarat, British India
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| Died |
13th October, 2004
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| Place of Death |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| Cause of Death |
Cardiac Arrest
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| Height |
5' 3" (160 cm)
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| Weight |
128lbs (58 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Distinctive Feature |
Frequently played tragic characters
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Asian/Indian
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| Nationality |
Indian
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| Occupation Text |
Actress
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| Occupation |
Actress
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| Claim to Fame |
her roles as Parvati Maheto “Paro” in the 1953 Hindi-language drama film Do Bigha Zamin, Malti in the 1955 Hindi-language romantic comedy film Munimji, Manorama in the 1961 Bollywood film Chhaya, Shobha in the 1964 Hindi family drama film Shehnai, Shobha in the 1971 Bollywood drama film Ganga Tera Pani Amrit, Sumitra Devi in the Hindi-language action crime film Deewaar, Bharati in the 1977 Hindi-language masala film Amar Akbar Anthony, and Lal’s Foster Mother in the 1999 Hindi-language crime drama film Lal Baadshah
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| Year(s) Active |
1946-1999
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Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara; 4 January 1931 – 13 October 2004) was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films. She mainly played motherly roles and was dubbed the "Queen of Misery" in Hindi film circles, due to her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow. Roy was active from 1946 to 1999, appeared in over 250 films, and won three Filmfare Awards throughout her career, and was nominated a total of 4 times. In 2004, Roy received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
