Lillete Dubey
ActingAbout Lillete Dubey
Lillete Dubey (born 7 September 1953) is an Indian actress who has worked in theatre, television and Hindi films. Lillete was born in Pune as Lillete Kiswani to a Sindhi Hindu family. Her father, Govind Kiswani, was an engineer with the Indian Railways, and her mother, Leela, was a gynaecologist who worked with the Indian Army. Her father wanted to give her a "modern" sounding name, and came up with "Lillete" as a faux-French derivation of her mother's name, Leela, with the intended meaning being "little Leela." Lillete, however, never liked her name "from day one" due to personal reasons, such as getting made fun of when she was younger.
Lillete Dubey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lillete Dubey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lillete Dubey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Lillete Dubey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Morning Raga, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lillete Dubey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lillete Dubey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lillete Dubey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Songs of Paradise | Khala | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story | Dr. Shenaya Karody | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Khwaabon Ka Jhamela | Rokshana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Yaariyan 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Americanish | Khala | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Blind | Aunty Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Tadka | Samantha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Unpaused | Archana (segment "Rat-a-tat) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Tryst With Destiny | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jhootha Kahin Ka | Mrs. Mehta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | 3 Days to Go | Lakshmi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Purana Pyaar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Aksar 2 | Miss Khambatta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mahayoddha Rama | Kaikayee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Mrs. Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dr. Cabbie | Nellie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dance Like a Man | Older Ratna Parekh | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | One by Two | Kalpana Patel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lunchbox | Ila's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Miss Josephine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Heroine | Mrs. Arora | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Delhi in a Day | Kalpana | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Mrs. Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Na Jaane Kabse | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Always Kabhi Kabhi | Ms. Das | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Break Ke Baad | Pammi Bua | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Housefull | Zulekha Ji | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pankh | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bollywood Beats | Jyoti | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hari Puttar | Santosh 'Toshi' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Saas Bahu Aur Sensex | Anita B. Jethmalani | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fanaa | Helen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Kiran Thapar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sau Jhooth Ek Sach | Moushami Pradhan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Main Aisa Hi Hoon | Ritu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | My Brother... Nikhil | Anita Rosario Kapoor | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Morning Raga | Pinky's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | Ms. Green | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Mrs. Dutta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Jaswinder "Jazz" Kapoor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pinjar | Mrs. Mohanlal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Baghban | Shanti Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Chalte Chalte | Anna Mausi | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Johnny | Smitha | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | Neetu's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Pimmi Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gadar: Ek Prem Katha | Shabana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Rose Davenport | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bawandar | Anita | Average | Similar → |
Lillete Dubey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lillete Dubey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lillete Dubey is "Morning Raga" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Lillete Dubey acted in?
Lillete Dubey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lillete Dubey?
Other notable films include "Tryst With Destiny", "Pinjar", and "Kal Ho Naa Ho".