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Nirupa Roy | |
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 Roy in Do Bigha Zameen (1953) | |
| Born | Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara 4 January 1931 |
| Died | 13 October 2004 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Queen of Misery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1946–1999 |
| Spouse |
Kamal Roy (m. 1946) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Munimji (1956) Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Chhaya (1962) Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Shehnai (1965) Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2004) |
Nirupa Roy (born Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara; 4 January 1931 – 13 October 2004) was an Indian actress who had appeared in Hindi films. Noted for her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow, Roy was known for her acting ability,[1] and was uncharitably called the "Queen of Misery" in Hindi film circles. Roy was active from 1946 to 1999, and was best known for playing motherly roles.[2][3] 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.
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- ^ "Mothers Day Special: Bollywood's Most Iconic Screen Mothers". filmfare.com. Retrieved 19 November 2019.