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Nirupa Roy
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Roy in Do Bigha Zameen (1953)
Born
Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara

(1931-01-04)4 January 1931
Bulsar, Bombay Presidency, British India, now it is Valsad, Gujarat
Died 13 October 2004(2004-10-13) (aged 73)
Nationality Indian
Other names Queen of Misery, Tragedy Queen, Mother
Occupation Actress
Years active 1946-1999
Spouse(s) 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; Gujarati: નિરુપા રોય; 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, 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. 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.

Early life

Roy was born as Kokila Kishorechandra Bulsara in Kalwada, Valsad, Gujarat. She married Kamal Roy at the age of 15, and moved to Mumbai. Upon entering the film industry, she used her married name Nirupa Roy.

Career

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Roy in Gadano Bel (1950)

In 1946, Roy and her husband responded to an advertisement in a Gujarati paper looking for actors. She was selected and started her acting career with the Gujarati film Ranakdevi. The same year she acted in her first Hindi film Amar Raj. One of her popular films was Do Bigha Zamin (1953). She largely played mythological characters in the films of the 1940s and 50s. Her image of a goddess was very strong and people would visit her home and seek her blessings. Among her co-stars were Trilok Kapoor (with whom she played in eighteen movies), Bharat Bhushan, Balraj Sahni, and Ashok Kumar.

In the 1970s, her role as mother to the characters played by Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor made her name synonymous to the impoverished suffering mother. Her role in Deewaar (1975) and its dialogues with reference to a mother and son are used as clichés.

Personal life

In her marriage with Kamal Roy, she had two children, named Yogesh and Kiran Roy. In the years following her death, they engaged into a dispute over Roy's property and belongings, which has received much attention throughout news and media.

Death

On 13 October 2004, Roy suffered a cardiac arrest in Mumbai, and died at the age of 73.

Several tributes and articles have been made in Roy's memory. Her dialogues from the film Deewaar became iconic, and her acting in the film along with her other notable films are considered to be a landmark in Hindi cinema.

Filmography

Selected filmography

Year Film Notes
1946 Amar Raj Debut film
1949 Uddhar
1951 Ram Janma
1953 Do Bigha Zamin
1953 Naulakha Haar
1954 Chakradhari
1954 Durga Puja
1955 Garam Coat
1955 Munimji
1955 Tonga-wali
1956 Bhai-Bhai
1957 Mohini
1957 Musafir
1958 Chaalbaaz
1958 Dulhan
1960 Aanchal
1961 Chhaya
1962 Bezubaan
1963 Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
1963 Mujhe Jeene Do
1963 Grahasti
1964 Benazir
1964 Shehnai
1964 Phoolon Ki Sej
1965 Shaheed
1967 Ram Aur Shyam
1967 Jaal
1968 Aabroo
1968 Ek Kali Muskai
1968 Raja Aur Runk
1969 Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool
1969 Pyar Ka Mausam
1969 Rahgir
1970 Abhinetri
1970 Maa Aur Mamta
1970 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
1970 Maharaja
1970 Purab Aur Paschim
1971 Ganga Tera Pani Amrit
1972 Jawani Diwani
1973 Kuchhe Dhaage
1975 Deewaar
1976 Maa
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 Anurodh
1979 Suhaag
1982 Teesri Aankh
1983 Betaab
1985 Sarfarosh
1985 Geraftaar
1985 Mard
1986 Angaaray
1988 Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswati
1988 Inteqam
1991 Pratikar
1993 Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1996 Namak
1999 Jahan Tum Le Chalo
1999 Lal Baadshah

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
1956 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Munimji Won
1962 Chhaya Won
1965 Shehnai Won
1976 Deewaar Nominated
2004 Lifetime Achievement Award N/A Won
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