Dina Pathak
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dina Pathak or Deena Pathak née Gandhi (4 March 1922 - 11 October 2002) was a veteran actor and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was also a woman activist and remained the President of the 'National Federation of Indian Women' (NIFW). A doyen of Hindi and Gujarati films as well as theatre, Dina Pathak acted in over 120 films in a career spanning over six decades; her production Mena Gurjari in Bhavai folk theatre style, ran successfully for many years, and is now an part of its repertoire. She is best known for her memorable roles in the Hindi films Gol Maal and Khubsoorat. She was a favourite of the Art Cinema in India where she essayed powerful roles in films like Koshish, Umrao Jaan, Mirch Masala and Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!. Her notable Gujarati films were Moti Ba, Malela Jeev, and Bhavani Bhavai while her well-known plays include Dinglegar, Doll's House, Vijan Sheni and Girish Karnad's Hayavadana, directed by Satyadev Dubey. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dina Pathak, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dina Pathak reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dina Pathak's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dina Pathak remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Karamdaata, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dina Pathak Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dina Pathak's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dina Pathak.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pinjar | Rahim's aunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bollywood/Hollywood | Grandma ji | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Devdas | Bhuvan's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Badal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gharwali Baharwali | Dadi Maa | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tarpan | Rammo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Jamna's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | Buaji | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung | Buaji | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Aankhen | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sunday | Grandma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Chor Aur Chand | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Aaina | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Yaad Rakhegi Duniya | Naina's paternal grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Saudagar | Bir Singh's elder sister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sanam Bewafa | Fateh's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Yateem | Mrs. Yadav | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tamas | Banto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Amijaan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ijaazat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mirch Masala | Maanki, factory worker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Aulad | Savithri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ek Chadar Maili Si | Jindhi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Karamdaata | Govinda's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Passage to India | Begum Hamidullah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Yaadgaar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Woh 7 Din | Savitri (Anand's Mom) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Arth | Kavita's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Star | Mrs. Verma | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Prem Rog | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vijeta | Angad's Grandmother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan | Husseini | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Naram Garam | Nani | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Khubsoorat | Nirmala Gupta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Gol Maal | Mrs. Kamala Srivastava | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Do Ladke Dono Kadke | Shantu (Ramu & Rani's mom) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kitaab | Babla's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Role | Mrs. Kale | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kinara | Aarti's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Gharaonda | Guha's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Dream Girl | Ratnabai | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Chitchor | Geeta's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Aap Ki Kasam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Koshish | Durga (Aarti's Mother) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Sachaa Jhutha | Inspector Pradhan's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Satyakam | Harbhajan's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sara Akash | Mrs. Thakur | Average | Similar → |
Dina Pathak - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dina Pathak?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dina Pathak is "Karamdaata" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dina Pathak acted in?
Dina Pathak has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dina Pathak?
Other notable films include "Chor Aur Chand", "Vijeta", and "Tamas".