| Nirupa Roy Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1931 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Date of Death | October 13, 2004 |
Nirupa Roy was an Indian actor who rose to acclaim with her portrayals of tragedy and sorrow. Credited as the “Queen of Misery”, she was active in the entertainment industry from 1946 to 1999 and was cast in films such as Ranakdevi, Amar Raj, Ram Janma, Uddhar, Do Bigha Zamin, Naulakha Haar, Pyar Ka Mausam, Chakradhari, Shehnai, Maa Aur Mamta, Durga Puja, Bhai-Bhai, Aan Milo Sajna, Aasoo Bane Angaarey, Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya, Ankh Ka Tara, Garam Coat, Munimji, Mujhe Jeene Do, Raja Aur Runk, Grahasti, Phoolon Ki Sej, Ram Aur Shyam, Ek Kali Muskai, Geraftaar, Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool, Ganga Tera Pani Amrit, Maa, Tonga-wali, Purab Aur Paschim, Abhinetri, Kuchhe Dhaage, Aanchal, Chhaya, Bezubaan, Lal Baadshah, Jahan Tum Le Chalo, Jaal, Benazir, Inteqam, Teesri Aankh, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, Namak, Amar Akbar Anthony, Deewaar, Mard, Sarfarosh, Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati, and Pratikar. Nirupa Roy went on to appear in more than 250 films and received the Filmfare Award for “Best Supporting Actress” thrice as well as was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Filmfare Awards in 2004.
Born Name
Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara
Other Names
Nirupa Roy, Queen of Misery
Age
She was born on January 4, 1931.
Died
On October 13, 2004, Nirupa Roy died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 73 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Bulsar, Bombay Presidency, British India (later: Valsad, Gujarat, India)
Residence
She resided in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Nationality
Occupation
Actor
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Nirupa Roy had dated –
- Kamal Roy (1946-2004) – She got married to Kamal Roy in the year 1946 and was just 15 years old at that time. Nirupa Roy shifted to Mumbai after the marriage and the couple had 2 children – Yogesh Roy and Kiran Roy. Nirupa Roy and Kamal Roy remained together until her death in 2004.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Frequently played tragic characters
Nirupa Roy Facts
- She made her first film appearance in the Gujarati historical drama film Ranakdevi in 1946.
- Nirupa Roy made her Hindi film debut in the Bollywood film Amar Raj in 1946.
- In 1953, she co-starred as Parvati Maheto “Paro” in the Hindi-language drama film Do Bigha Zamin. The film is based on Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali poem “Dui Bigha Jomi”.
- She brought to life the character of Malti in the 1955 Hindi-language romantic comedy film Munimji and this won her the Filmfare Award for “Best Supporting Actress”.
- Along with Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, and Nazir Hussain, Nirupa Roy co-starred as Manorama in the 1961 Bollywood film Chhaya. This role earned her the Filmfare Award in the “Best Supporting Actress” category.
- She co-starred as Shobha (Deepak’s mother) in the Hindi family drama film Shehnai in 1964. For this performance, she bagged the Filmfare Award for “Best Supporting Actress”.
- Nirupa Roy was cast as Shobha in the 1971 Bollywood drama film Ganga Tera Pani Amrit. She co-starred in the film alongside actors Navin Nischol, Yogeeta Bali, Rehman, Pran, Ashok Kumar, and Shatrughan Sinha.
- Along with Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, and Parveen Babi, Nirupa co-starred as Sumitra Devi (wife of Anand Verma and mother of their sons Vijay and Ravi) in the Hindi-language action crime film Deewaar in 1975. This won her a Filmfare Award nomination in the “Best Supporting Actress” category.
- Nirupa Roy frequently worked with actor Trilok Kapoor and they were seen together in 18 films.
- She appeared as Bharati in the 1977 Hindi-language masala film Amar Akbar Anthony. Her co-stars for the project included Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh, Parveen Babi, Shabana Azmi, Pran, and Jeevan.
- Nirupa Roy played Lal’s Foster Mother in the 1999 Hindi-language crime drama film Lal Baadshah, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Manisha Koirala, Shilpa Shetty, Raadhika, Amrish Puri, Raghuvaran, Mukesh Rishi, and Shakti Kapoor. This was Nirupa Roy’s last film role.
Featured Image by Bimal Roy / Movie still from ‘Do Bigha Zameen’ (1953) / Public Domain
